What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equity Asset Class Lead position at Capital Group?
“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.
The Equity Asset Class Lead is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, commercial success, and long-term health of the Equity Asset Class. This leader sets the vision for how Equity strategies are developed, positioned, and delivered to clients, while ensuring strong alignment across Investment Groups, Product, Distribution, and Operations. The role combines deep equity investment fluency, enterprise leadership, and people development, with accountability for business outcomes, talent, and cross functional execution. The Equity Asset Class Lead represents the asset class internally and externally and plays a key role in shaping firmwide priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Asset Class Strategy & Leadership
" I am the person Capital Group is looking for”
“I can apply in less than 4 minutes.”
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.
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
The Equity Asset Class Lead is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, commercial success, and long-term health of the Equity Asset Class. This leader sets the vision for how Equity strategies are developed, positioned, and delivered to clients, while ensuring strong alignment across Investment Groups, Product, Distribution, and Operations. The role combines deep equity investment fluency, enterprise leadership, and people development, with accountability for business outcomes, talent, and cross functional execution. The Equity Asset Class Lead represents the asset class internally and externally and plays a key role in shaping firmwide priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Asset Class Strategy & Leadership
- Set and execute the long-term vision and strategic roadmap for the Equity asset class, aligned with firm objectives and client needs.
- Provide senior leadership oversight across equity strategies, vehicles, and client segments, balancing investment excellence with commercial outcomes.
- Serve as a key business partner to Investment Group and Sales leaders on equity related priorities, risks, and opportunities.
- Act as a senior ambassador for the Equity asset class with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Partner with sales leaders to drive equity messaging and sales across segments.
- Represent our equity capabilities at major client engagements, bringing credibility and clarity on strategy and positioning.
- Ensure equity messaging is consistent, differentiated, and aligned with investment intent.
- Partner closely with Investment Directors and Equity Investment Groups to ensure a strong connection between investment philosophy, strategy design, and client outcomes.
- Oversee asset class level product positioning, evolution, and prioritization in partnership with broader Product, Marketing and Distribution leaders.
- Maintain a forward-looking view of markets and regulatory dynamics impacting equities.
- Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of senior equity sales leaders and subject matter experts.
- Set clear expectations, decision rights, and accountability across the ACS Equity organization.
- Build a strong leadership bench and succession pipeline for critical equity roles.
- Drive alignment across Product, Distribution, Operations, Legal, Compliance, and Risk to ensure scalable and compliant delivery of equity solutions.
- Serve as a point of escalation for significant asset class issues or tradeoffs.
- Contribute to firmwide leadership forums and strategic initiatives.
" I am the person Capital Group is looking for”
- You have 12 years of experience in equity asset management, product leadership, sales, or a closely related field.
- You bring significant experience leading senior professionals and complex organizations.
- You demonstrate the ability to operate at the intersection of investments, clients, and business strategy.
- You possess an understanding of equity markets, investment strategies, portfolio construction, and distribution.
- You have strong strategic judgment with the ability to translate vision into execution.
- You are a proven people leader with a track record of developing senior talent and fostering collaboration.
- You have exceptional communication and influencing skills, including senior executives and external stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, CFA, or equivalent) preferred.
“I can apply in less than 4 minutes.”
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.
Salary : $305,000 - $343,000