Investment Information Writer
Capital Group · Tokyo, Japan · 3mo ago
“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. At Capital, we live our core values every day: Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community.
“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
“I can succeed as an Investment Information Writer."
The Request for Proposal (RFP) Writer is part of the RFP team within Capital Group (CG) Global Client Services (GCS) organisation. The RFP Writer contributes meaningfully to new business growth and supports the retention of CG’s existing clients by completing RFPs, Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) on CG’s organisation and investment strategies requested by the Europe and Asia (including Japan) clients and prospects.
Primary responsibilities:
· Complete RFPs, DDQs, and RFIs with independence, owning the end‑to‑end coordination process and ensuring responses are accurate, timely, and compliant with both internal standards and external requirements.
· Coordinates and facilitates kick-off calls to review request requirements and to gain a deeper understanding of the client’s needs.
· Partners with Sales teams and other internal groups (Performance Analytics, Product, ESG, Operations, Risk, Compliance) as well as third-party partners to craft compelling written content that articulates our investment philosophy and process across CG strategies and capabilities.
· Leverages our internal content database (Qvidian) and partners with Content Managers to refine and enhance narratives for broader and future use. Maintain / update the Japanese content in Qvidian.
· Responds proactively to ad-hoc requests, demonstrating agility and responsiveness in a fast-paced environment.
· Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance efficiency and streamline the RFP workflow.
· Opportunity to participate in team projects, supporting initiatives related to process improvement, new content creation, or technology adoption.
· Contributes to the training of new joiners, serving as a positive role model for the entire team.
· Timely updates Qvidian request log and Service Now portal current to ensure accurate reporting of the team’s deliverables.
“I am the person Capital Group is looking for.”
Key competencies:
· Strong written and verbal communication in Japanese and English as the role involves regular interaction with Japanese and English‑speaking clients and investment partners.
· Strong ability to collaborate and develop/maintain effective working relationships within the organisation at all levels.
· Effectiveness in leading/facilitating a variety of meetings
· Demonstrates client focus and commercial awareness, acting as a strategic partner to the Sales team to support product awareness and asset growth.
· Consistently identifies, assesses, responds to, and escalates risks encountered in daily activities.
Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, good judgement, situational adaptability and keen analytical skills in areas of high complexity and ambiguity.
· In-depth understanding of investment strategies and portfolio statistics.
· Strong numerical and quantitative analysis skills, with the ability to analyse data and information.
· Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
· Good project management skills – ability to organise and prioritise multiple deadlines and bring others into the process when necessary
· Ability to balance multiple stakeholders, negotiate skillfully, work together to agreed solution in time pressured environment
· Demonstrates strong attention to detail and organisational skills with the ability to manage high work volumes across multiple assignments accurately, both independently and as part of a team.
· Knowledgeable about current and emerging policies, practices, trends, and technologies relevant to the business.
· Shows curiosity and openness with emerging technologies and data‑enabled tools, including responsible use of AI‑assisted drafting where approved, to enhance efficiency and consistency, while continue to build fluency in systems and processes that support the RFP function.
Preferred Qualifications / Desired Profile:
· 3–5 years of hands-on experience in RFP / DDQ response preparation within asset management or financial services
· Ability to manage multiple deadlines under tight timelines
· Strong attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset
“I can apply in less than 4 minutes.”
You’ve reviewed this job posting and you’re ready to start the candidate journey with us. Apply now to move to the next step in our recruiting process. If this role isn’t what you’re looking for, check out our other opportunities and join our talent community.
“I can learn more about Capital Group.”
At Capital Group, the success of the people who invest with us depends on the people in whom we invest. That’s why we offer a culture, compensation and opportunities that empower our associates to build successful and prosperous careers. Through nine decades, our goal has been to improve people’s lives through successful investing. We know that our history is a testament to the strength of the people we hire. More than 9,000 associates in 30+ offices around the world help our clients and each other grow and thrive every day. Find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Glassdoor.
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.
You can learn more about our compensation and benefits here.
* Temporary positions in the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.
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. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.