“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
CAP Summer Associate – United States
Location: Los Angeles
Program Duration: 10 weeks
Shape the Future Through Insight
At Capital Group, our mission is to improve people’s lives through successful investing. Our Capital Associates Program (CAP) invites exceptional early-career individuals who combine relentless curiosity, analytical rigor, collaborative leadership, and independent thinking to help us tackle some of the world’s most complex and consequential investment questions.
CAP is not a typical internship – it’s a highly selective, immersive experience designed for students who want to think deeply, challenge assumptions, and learn about Capital’s unique investment process.
A Truly Differentiated Internship Experience
The CAP Summer Internship is designed for students who excel at deep research and sustained inquiry. You’ll investigate complex investment questions that require original insights, careful judgment, and the ability to synthesize information across disciplines. The emphasis is on rigorous research—examining industries, assessing long-term forces, and developing well-reasoned perspectives when answers are rarely obvious.
You’ll have the autonomy to shape your own research approach, explore ideas in depth, and produce thoughtful analysis that contributes to Capital Group’s long-term investment thinking. Intern projects address real-world challenges and explore emerging opportunities across global markets. Recent intern research topics have included:
Commercializing Nuclear Energy
Europe’s Energy Mix Over the Next 10–20 Years
The Business Jet Industry
Deep Dive on Humanoids
How You’ll Contribute and Develop
Ownership of Substantive Research: Lead an end-to-end investment research project that rewards curiosity, intellectual discipline, and strong writing. You’ll frame the question, conduct deep analysis, and present clear, well-supported conclusions to senior investors.
Development Through Practice: Strengthen your analytical reasoning, research process, and communication skills through hands-on work, mentorship, and targeted development sessions.
Exposure to Professional Investment Research: Work closely with analysts and portfolio managers to see how rigorous inquiry, qualitative insight, and disciplined thinking inform real investment decisions.
A Global Community of Thinkers: Join a small, high-calibre cohort of interns across London, Los Angeles, and Singapore—students from diverse academic backgrounds united by intellectual curiosity and an interest in finance.
Who Should Apply?
We welcome applications from undergraduate and master’s students (non-MBA) graduating between December 2027 and July 2028.
When we hire for CAP, we look for raw talent and potential. Ideal candidates demonstrate:
Analytical, Fast Learners: Strong quantitative problem-solvers who quickly absorb new ideas, challenge assumptions, and turn complexity into clear, actionable insights.
Academic Excellence: Consistent high achievement (preferred GPA 3.7+). Double majors, minors, and interdisciplinary study are valued.
Adaptable High Performers: Thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments; receptive to feedback and able to balance rigorous academics with leadership, work, or side projects.
Collaborative Leaders: Proven ability to lead, influence, and contribute meaningfully within teams across academic, professional, or extracurricular settings.
Investing Curiosity: Demonstrated interest in investing through student organizations, competitions, coursework, or independent learning.
Unique Perspective: Bring distinctive life experiences or passions—athletics, music, creative pursuits, global exposure, or deep expertise in a specific area.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation package.
Support for relocation.
Access to Capital Group’s resources, culture, and community.
Timeline & How to Apply
Application deadline: 2/10/26. Please submit your resume with your cumulative GPA, and your board scores (SAT/ACT/GMAT), and your cover letter.
We plan to host Super Day interviews in March/April 2026 for this position.
Additional 2027 CAP position posting timelines:
Asia CAP Associate/Intern: (September 2026)
Europe CAP Associate/Intern: (September 2026)
Dates may be subject to change
Southern California Base Hourly Rate: $43 / hour
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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.
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.
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333 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071, US, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90071
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