Order Management Associate

Location: LDO 
City: London 

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.

Global Investment Control directly supports Capital Group's investment professionals, implements investment decisions, and facilitates the investment process.  Operating from locations in North America, Europe, and Asia, core functions include order management, portfolio construction and compliance, trade support, corporate action communication and coordination, and proxy services, among others.  We support the management of equity and fixed income portfolios for retail, institutional, and private clients. 

The successful candidate will work independently on standardized/recurring assignments and under the direct supervision of more senior staff on complex scenarios. They will be responsible for processing and managing investment orders and directly or indirectly supporting the Investment Group. They act as a liaison with other business groups.

Responsibilities:

• Processes standard investment orders from portfolio managers and research analysts within Funds or client segregated accounts.
• Verifies that all trade authorizations are in compliance with guidelines and regulatory rules, tax and eligibility criteria, Action List rating and other restrictions.                                                    
• With respect to The Capital System, coordinates investment orders that impact multiple portfolio managers as well as orders that are internal transfers from one portfolio manager to another portfolio manager.
• Performs preliminary checks to verify inter-account transfer opportunities.
• Authorizes investment orders for Trading to execute. 
• Communicates with Trading and investment professionals if investment orders need to be revised.
• Employs a continuous improvement mindset to evolve operational processes.

Qualifications:

• Introductory knowledge of Order Management functions, policies, procedures and systems and ability to apply them to work assignments.
• Introductory knowledge of the functionalities and operational intersections of Global Investment Control and Capital Group.
• Introductory knowledge of the securities and investment business and Capital’s investment process and ability to apply to work assignments.
• 3-4 years of experience in the financial services industry preferred.

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$1.7 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.