Investment Product Specialist - 12 month FTC
Capital Group · London, United Kingdom · 1d 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
The Investment Product Specialist role sits within Capital Group’s Asset Class Services capability. The Investment Product Specialist partners with Investment Directors to deliver deep expertise on Capital Group’s investment strategies. Collectively they are the voice of Capital Group’s investment capabilities. The Investment Product Specialist and Investment Director teams are two sides of the same coin: the Investment Directors are focused on being the external voice; the Investment Product Specialist is focused on internal partners and stakeholders. The Investment Product Specialist also plays an important role in thinking strategically about the growth and evolution of the fixed income business, partnering closely with the Client Group to unlock growth opportunities.
The Investment Product Specialist will provide subject matter expertise for designated fixed income strategies, with this role having a particular focus on Emerging Markets Debt (EMD). The individual will be expected to build a deep understanding of Capital Group’s EMD capabilities, investment philosophy, approach and process, and be able to synthesise highly technical investment information to enable the Client Group to speak credibly around the firm’s fixed income platform. They will partner with other members of the Asset Class Services team to generate deep and impactful investment insights for a range of client and marketing activities.
Primary responsibilities
- Partners with Investment Directors and the investment team to represent Capital Group’s fixed income capabilities across client activities
- Acts as a subject matter expert for EMD strategies, with a primary focus on engaging with internal stakeholders such as client-facing teams, may also participate in external client engagements
- Contributes to the development of investment narratives, product messaging and thought leadership by preparing analysis, drafting content and adapting materials for regional and client segment needs
- Ensures timely and appropriate investment content to support Investment Directors and the Client Group across meetings, campaigns, product updates and other client engagement activities
- Contributes to product advocacy efforts, engaging with the Client Group in supporting sales strategy and distribution approach
- Manages market and competitor analysis to support product positioning, identify key differentiators and inform client-ready messaging
- Supports fixed income business initiatives, including product development and strategic projects
- Builds effective working relationships across Capital Group’s Europe, Asia and North American businesses by being responsive, collaborative and focused on delivering high-quality partnership
“I am the person Capital Group is looking for”
- Ideally at least 5-7 years within the asset management industry, with exposure to an investment team environment and/or as an investment/product specialist delivering subject-matter expertise and investment insights
- You have a robust understanding of fixed income markets and a range of fixed income strategies, ideally with direct experience within emerging markets debt
- You demonstrate strong communication skills to engage with a variety of internal and external audiences, with experience in distilling technical investment concepts into clear, concise and practical messaging
- You are comfortable using fixed income portfolio management tools, front-office systems and market platforms such as Bloomberg to gather information and support analysis
- You are organised, detail-oriented and committed to producing accurate investment insights and content in a responsive and timely manner
- You demonstrate intellectual curiosity, analytical discipline and a practical problem-solving mindset
- You are proactive and self-motivated, able to take ownership while seeking input and guidance where appropriate
- You are collaborative and comfortable working with multiple teams across different regions to support delivery of shared outcomes
- CFA preferred
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“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.