“I can succeed as an ESG Summer Associate at Capital Group.”

As an ESG Summer Associate based in Los Angeles, CA you will take an active role within the global ESG organization. You will have the opportunity to interact with various teams within and outside of ESG, utilizing both the technical and interpersonal skills you are continuing to develop through your education. You will make meaningful contributions as a member of the team.

Capital Group is deepening the integration of ESG into our fundamental research. Our strategy is to systematically incorporate ESG data and insights into the investment process through thematic research, proprietorial tools and company engagement.

• You will work on a research assignment on sustainable investments. Research may be thematic (e.g., environmental or social impacts) or company-specific (assessment of ESG practices and impacts of products and services)
• You will support team priorities which could include building and maintaining ESG research frameworks, company engagements, client reporting, data analysis and/or regulatory reporting
• You will have an opportunity to learn about the role ESG analysis plays in investment decision-making through practical experience and contributing to the outputs of this busy team.

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

• You’re currently a junior (in your penultimate year) pursuing a bachelor’s degree with an anticipated graduation date between December 2025 and July 2026
• You have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• You have an interest in pursuing a career in the ESG space
• You express ideas effectively and interact professionally with others
• You are a continuous learner, with a hunger for knowledge
• You are highly collaborative

Southern California Base Hourly Rate: $35 / hour

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.

Through nine decades, Capital Group’s 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. Private ownership allows us to keep our eyes on the long term while more than 7,800 associates in 30+ offices around the world help our clients and each other grow and thrive every day.