Investment Director, Equities

“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 Equities Investment Director​."

Capital Group is seeking an Investment Director within our Europe and Asia Client Group (EACG) to drive growth of our Equity business and service existing clients in the Asia region, representing and promoting the organisation’s capabilities. The role will work closely with the Head of Asset Class Services, Asia-Pacific and report to the Asset Class Lead for Equities, both within the Asset Class Services group.

The Investment Director will be front-line in the dialogue with a range of clients, including both institutional and intermediary channels, to understand their requirements and objectives. The role combines extensive knowledge of global equity markets, and the ability to provide market insights in a client relevant way.  The individual will represent a range of equity strategies and investment professionals to our clients.   

It is expected that the Investment Director’s skillset will include clear articulation of market dynamics, performance drivers, strategic positioning and market outlook.  In addition, they will provide highly credible thought leadership, thematic research and market insights for the benefit of our clients. The Investment Director will have some experience and strong potential as a business and team leader.

Investment Group Connection

• Build strong relationships of trust with lead portfolio managers

• Work with investors to articulate a product narrative with the goal of enhancing client partnerships and growing the business.

• Stay closely aware of CG investment strategies and approach, setting these in the context of the current market environment

Client Engagement

• Represent a range of equity investment teams in portfolio review meetings to new and existing clients.

• Establish an industry presence by presenting at conferences as a keynote speaker

• Active involvement in investment consultant manager research meetings.

• Partner closely with the business development teams in co-ordinating and participating in new business pitches and work with the investment group to accommodate specific client needs

Internal Product Advocacy

• Enable good internal understanding of our range of equity strategies, providing training and ongoing advice to our sales teams across business segments

• Partner with Sales, Investment Group and Product in developing new and innovative products and enhancing the description of existing products

• Contribute to the overall business strategy of Capital Group’s equities business.

• Provide ongoing support for investment products from a technical, client servicing, and sales perspective working effectively with support teams

Thought Leadership

• Provide thought leadership for sales support insights and client requests in collaboration with Marketing with a focus on equity market outlook and themes

“I am the person Capital Group is looking for.”

• You demonstrate deep technical expertise in equity investment across global and regional strategies, coupled with a strong understanding of macroeconomic trends

• You will ideally have an upward of 15-20 years of progressive and relevant experience, including within an Asset Management or other buyside setting, supported by technical qualifications such as CFA, MBA or equivalent. 

• You thrive in consultative discussions and possess a flair for conveying concepts and analysis to a variety of audiences. You build trusted relationships with institutions and are able to understand and relate to a breadth of client needs, leveraging exceptional communication skills

• You exemplify Capital Group’s collaborative culture and exercise excellent judgement in coordinating the optimal combination of internal teams’ expertise to meet each client’s needs. You can point to your experiences of bringing together varied stakeholders and effectively prioritizing to achieve business results

• You have experience shaping insights and thought-leadership content on relevant near- and longer-term topics

• Mandarin language capability is preferred, as the role involves regular interaction with Mandarin‑speaking clients and investment partners.

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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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