Manager - Fundamental Research Group Manager

Capital Group

4.2

(86)

London, United Kingdom

Why you should apply for a job to Capital Group:

  • 4.2/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.5/5 in supportive management
  • 84% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 91% would recommend this company to other women
  • 87% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Parental leave, and a Parental transition schedule where parents can work part-time up to six months after bringing home a child.
  • Flexible schedule can be adjusted to fit personal needs, depending on line of business and role.
  • 2-for-1 matching gifts for charitable contributions, with additional 3-for-1 matching gifts for select organizations.
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    Position summary

    ights more effectively and efficiently.

    "I can succeed as an FRG Manager at Capital Group."

    As an FRG Manager, you will build strong relationships within your team of direct reports and our investment professionals. You will set the tone through recruiting the best talent, engage with highly motivated research associates, and drive the business with a primary focus on the regional team. You will provide coaching, development, and help cultivate an inclusive environment for associates to succeed. You will play an important role in helping associates to evolve their skills with a data and technology focus and to contribute to department goals and strategic priorities in the context of CG's long-term strategy.

    Workflow management

    • Plan, prioritize, and delegate research workflow and responsibilities while considering regional/global needs.

    • Communicate with global peers to ensure workflow operation is effective, review processes and work quality to identify risk, and assure best practices are aligned with current business needs.

    • Manage regional research requests on a day-to-day basis including; facilitating meetings, ensuring workflow tracking is up to date, monitoring quality of output and suggesting improvements ensuring deadlines are met and resolving workflow bottlenecks.

    • Provide input on team capabilities required to support the Investment Group and identify longer-term capabilities to meet the department's vision.

    Building and Managing Relationships

    • Create an inclusive and engaging team environment focused on development and high-quality research deliverables.

    • Deepen team communication and collaboration using a variety of mediums. Reinforce key messages from the broader organization specific to the Fundamental Research Group.

    • Build regional relationships with the investment analysts, portfolio managers, and other key stakeholders.

    • Represent the local team in day-to-day operations by facilitating the morning meetings and acting as the first point of contact for new requests or concerns.

    Learning and Development

    • Partner with local associates to set meaningful objectives, keeping in mind the associate's strengths, areas for growth, interests and longer-term career aspirations, and alignment of objectives with the long-term strategy.

    • Provide feedback, coaching, development, and performance management as needed, including soliciting feedback from key stakeholders.

    • Help associates grow in their roles and careers.

    • Partner with Talent Acquisition to lead regional recruiting and plan for succession.

    "I am the person Capital Group is looking for."

    • Proven track record and interest in successfully managing and developing a team of direct reports.

    • Previous experience in fundamental investment research as a research associate or Investment analyst

    • Ability to effectively plan and manage the work of others.

    • Sound judgment in resolving matters of high complexity.

    • Intellectual curiosity, quantitative and analytical skills in areas of high complexity, ambiguity, and diversity.

    • Strong passion and interest to apply (and help others apply) data and technology to strengthen The Capital System.

    • Ability to build, maintain, and communicate strategically and proactively with key stakeholders.

    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 Canada and 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.

    Why you should apply for a job to Capital Group:

  • 4.2/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.5/5 in supportive management
  • 84% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 91% would recommend this company to other women
  • 87% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Parental leave, and a Parental transition schedule where parents can work part-time up to six months after bringing home a child.
  • Flexible schedule can be adjusted to fit personal needs, depending on line of business and role.
  • 2-for-1 matching gifts for charitable contributions, with additional 3-for-1 matching gifts for select organizations.