Fundamental Research Group Associate

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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. 

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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 

Fundamental Research Group, Associate, Singapore

Role summary: The Fundamental Research Group (FRG) partners closely with investors to enhance the depth and quality of investment research. The FRG Associate role demands a high degree of ownership, accountability, and responsiveness to the evolving needs of investment group stakeholders. This role is about bringing a strong foundation in financial analysis, research, and emerging technologies, while contributing reliably and efficiently to research projects. An FRG Associate works independently on assigned projects, ensures accuracy and clarity in deliverables, and supports investment professionals by providing timely, well-structured information.

Primary responsibilities/essential functions:

Technical Skills & Financial Acumen

• Independence: Applies a strong foundation in financial modeling, valuation and analysis across a wide variety of business scenarios, contributing to complex research projects and workflows.
• Viewed as a reliable partner who enhances research efficiency and insight through technical fluency across a range of data platforms.
• Integrates industry context into analyses.

Communication & Influence

• Clear, contextual communication: Communicates concise and structured research findings, tailored to the audience and research objectives.
• Frames arguments in terms of risk/reward and investment impacts.
• Delivers clear, fact-based investment write-ups that go beyond findings to highlight implications.
• Proactively asks clarifying questions and adjusts communication based on feedback.
• Demonstrates confidence in summarizing research in meetings or written formats.

Research Quality & Insight

• Focus on fundamentals and synthesis: Gathers, analyzes and distills data with precision and forms independent insights.
• Utilizes multiple data sources to add depth to traditional research and synthesizes information into logical narratives that highlight drivers of performance.
• Identifies key industry or macro trends and connects them to company-level fundamentals.
• Evaluates risk/reward and flags potential inflection points.
• Anticipates what matters and why, proactively surfaces key findings and asks thoughtful questions.

Efficiency & Proactiveness

• Reliable, engaged execution: Delivers high-quality work quickly and accurately with minimal oversight.
• Prioritizes across competing demands, regularly adjusting scope and focus based on impact.
• Manages time and workload independently across stakeholders and projects.
• Anticipates needs, flags roadblocks early, and adjusts priorities as needed.
• Identifies ways to simplify or streamline recurring workflows.
• Proactively suggests the next steps and maintains momentum across research efforts.

Collaboration & Team Contribution

• Dependable and responsive: Delivers error-free work on time and communicates progress clearly.
• Shares ownership for research priorities, manages time thoughtfully, and seeks guidance appropriately when challenges arise.
• Engages in cross-collaboration with partner teams, such as QRA, CSR, technology teams and others to drive strategic initiatives.
• Builds trust through dependability and professionalism.
• Participates in team discussions and anticipates the needs of stakeholders.
• Helps foster a collaborative culture through openness, responsiveness, and initiative.
• Encourages open dialogue, brainstorms regularly with peers, and contributes to a shared sense of ownership

Data Fluency – FRG Associates are expected to develop and apply new and evolving data skills that enhance the quality and impact of their research, such as:

• Using AI and LLMs to accelerate insight generation and reduce manual tasks.
• Automating recurring workflows, including financial models and data pulls.
• Building programming capabilities in tools like Python and SQL.
• Dynamically connecting internal and external data sources into integrated workflows.
• Visualizing research outputs through dynamic tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Strong financial acumen, including a solid understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, valuation techniques, and macroeconomic concepts, and applies this knowledge to investment research.
• Intellectual curiosity and strong analytical skills in areas of moderate complexity, dealing with complex problems related to financial markets, industries, and emerging trends.
• Expertise in traditional investment research tools, such as Excel and market data services, such as AlphaSense, CapIQ and FactSet.
• Effective written and oral communication skills with a diverse group of associates and stakeholders, conveying ideas and insights clearly and tailoring messages to the audience.
• Ability to collaborate and develop relationships to enable effective completion of business objectives.
• Effectively prioritize tasks and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
• Works independently on projects, asking pertinent questions and using judgment to identify appropriate resources and determine the right analytical frameworks.
• 2-5 years of relevant research experience in financial services.
• Fluency in Chinese (written and spoken), to address to research and business needs.

Core requirements:

• N/A — all role requirements are captured in the sections above.

Working conditions:

• N/A — this role doesn’t require any environmental conditions inherent to the job that would be considered outside of a normal office environment.

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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.‎ 

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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.

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