Legal and Compliance Summer Associate
Come grow with us
At Capital Group, how we work is defined by shared values that include absolute integrity, respect, and collaboration. But it’s more than that. It’s smart and highly driven people united in purpose to serve our investors and one another.
Bring your energy and unique perspective to Capital and you’ll have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. You’ll be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed. You’ll work alongside talented colleagues, many of whom build long careers while progressing through multiple roles, establishing lifelong friendships and making a difference in our communities. In return for your contributions, you’ll receive premier compensation and benefits, and a company-funded retirement plan that ranks among the most generous.
With over 150 associates globally, the Legal and Compliance group provides guidance and support to all areas of our business as we navigate the highly regulated industry in which we operate. Working in partnership with our businesses, our team helps to ensure compliance with laws and regulations around the globe, advising on potential areas of risk and helps to shape and implement the strategic priorities of the organization.
Our Summer Associate Program aims to provide an experience that mirrors the life of a full-time associate with respect to workload, responsibilities, and expectations. As a Summer Associate based in our Los Angeles office, you will work with other associates on meaningful projects and daily compliance work that directly supports the Legal and Compliance group, while giving you exposure to multiple areas of the business.
What you may do:
- Research, collect and review documents for various regulatory filings, exams, audits, etc.
- Interact with internal business groups to obtain the necessary information.
- Participate in various ad hoc projects, such as process developments and improvements and review of policies and procedures.
- Work with other internal business groups to implement necessary changes in controls/processes to meet the demands of our ever-changing business needs globally.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned as business needs will ultimately drive the important work that you will contribute to.
Who we're looking for:
- You are currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree, in junior or senior standing or a Graduate degree.
- You have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
- You have an interest in pursuing a career in financial services.
- You have demonstrated leadership in extra-curricular activities.
- You express ideas effectively and interact professionally with others.
- You are a continuous learner, with intellectual curiosity and hunger for knowledge.
- You are highly collaborative.
What a summer at Capital offers you:
- 10 weeks of robust summer programming, including challenging and meaningful project work.
- Competitive compensation.
- Access to senior business leaders.
- A network of influential colleagues and thought leaders.
- Collaborative and genuinely supportive work environment.
- Opportunity to participate in community service events.
Company Overview:
Founded in 1931, Capital Group is one of the world’s largest and most trusted investment management companies and home to the American Funds. We manage more than US$1.9 trillion in assets, and our 7,500 associates make our clients their first priority every day. When we do our job right, millions of investors around the world fulfill their dreams and financial goals, from home ownership and higher education, to a comfortable retirement. Our long-term investment results and outstanding service set us apart from our competitors, while our workplace sets us apart from other employers.
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.