CAP Associate - Europe (2027) in London

“I can be myself at work.” You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness—and we’re committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace. We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission.

“I can influence my income.” You want to feel recognized at work. Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You’ll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses.

“I can lead a full life.” You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you’re raising a family, you’re passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we’ll give you the resources that can set you up for success. Enjoy generous time‑away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options. Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love. Access on‑demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones.

At Capital Group, our mission is to improve people’s lives through successful investing. Our Capital Associates Program (CAP) invites exceptional early‑career talent who combine deep curiosity, analytical rigor, collaborative leadership, and independent thinking to help us explore some of the world’s most complex and consequential investment questions. CAP is a highly selective, immersive global rotation program for those who want to think deeply, challenge assumptions, and develop the judgment and skills to build a long‑term career in investing.

As a CAP Associate, you will investigate complex investment questions that require original insight, careful judgment, and the ability to synthesize information across industries, markets and disciplines. The emphasis is on rigorous research: examining industries, assessing long‑term trends, asking thoughtful questions, and developing well‑reasoned perspectives when answers are rarely obvious. You’ll share your own research approach, explore ideas in depth, and produce thoughtful analyses that contribute to Capital Group’s long‑term investment thinking.

• Data Centers in Space
• Valuation Frameworks for Bitcoin and Gold
• Emerging Market Debt in North Macedonia, Albania and Montenegro
• The Lifecycle of U.S. Apparel and Footwear Brands
• Growth of Indian Quick‑Service Restaurant Industry
• Quantum Computing Supply Chain and Implications for CMOS Manufacturing
• Japan Satellite Companies
• Potential Applications of Hydrogen in Decarbonizing Mobility
• Energy Storage and Global Lithium

How You’ll Contribute and Develop:

• Own Substantive Research: Lead end‑to‑end investment research projects that reward curiosity, intellectual discipline, and strong communication.
• Develop Through Practice: Strengthen your analytical reasoning, investigative approach, judgment, and communication skills through hands‑on research, close collaboration with investor mentors, and targeted development sessions.
• Learn Alongside Experienced Investors: Work closely with analysts and portfolio managers to understand how rigorous inquiry, qualitative and quantitative analyses, and independent thinking contribute to investment decisions.
• Join a Global Community of Thinkers: Join a small, high‑caliber cohort of Associates across London, Los Angeles, and Singapore united by intellectual curiosity and an interest in investing.

Who Should Apply?

We welcome applications from undergraduate or master’s (non‑MBA) students in their final year of study and those with up to one year of related experience after graduation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Analytical Rigor and Learning Agility: The ability to absorb new ideas quickly, interrogate assumptions, work through complex problems, and develop well‑supported insights.
• Academic Excellence: A record of consistently strong academic achievement. Quantitative skills, double majors, minors, interdisciplinary study and intellectual exploration are valued.
• Adaptability and High Performance: Comfort navigating ambiguity, openness to feedback, and a track record of pursuing demanding goals across academics, work, leadership, or independent interests.
• Collaborative Leadership: The ability to lead, influence, listen, and contribute within teams across academic, professional, or extracurricular settings.
• An Investing Mindset: Demonstrated curiosity about investing and a genuine interest in developing a long‑term career as an investor.
• A Distinctive Perspective: Experiences, interests, expertise, or ways of thinking that can contribute to differentiated investment insight.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive compensation package. Support for relocation and housing (where applicable). Access to Capital Group’s resources, culture, and global community. In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital’s annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.

Application deadline: November 1st, 2026.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment.