(12-month Contract) Client Group Assistant

"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 Administrative Assistant at Capital Group."

Provides comprehensive administrative support to up to four senior leaders, including Business Development Managers and Investment Directors based in Australia. Independently manages a variety of tasks while seeking guidance when necessary. Demonstrates a commitment to expanding knowledge of the asset management industry, Capital Group, EACG and managers' priorities and preferences to better anticipate needs, take full ownership of administrative processes and reduce the administrative workload for managers. Collaborates productively with peers.

Primary responsibilities / essential functions

• Coordinate with relationship managers and client relations associates to schedule meetings for new business pitches, consultant engagements, and client reviews; maintain accurate electronic calendars.
• Proactively manage incoming queries, helping where possible and directing them to the appropriate associate or department promptly and accurately.
• Arrange travel logistics and process expense reports.
• Oversee reports, incoming mail, and maintain organized and up-to-date file records.
• Support report preparation from various applications such as SFDC and Power BI.
• Collate and prepare materials for client/ consultant meetings from the Intranet and the Marketing Database.
• Assist relationship managers in updating the CRM database, ensuring activity and contact notes are accurate and timely.
• Coordinate visitor schedules and internal meetings for the SYO office.
• Drive seamless event execution in partnership with Marketing and manage aspects of conference logistics.
• Collaborate with different teams globally and locally to complete various processes such as Specialist & Investor Client engagement and management of client contracts.
• Offer team support and backup coverage for peer assistants.
• Stay informed on internal administrative policies and proactively identify opportunities to improve workflows and optimize departmental efficiency.
• Participate in project teams or focus groups as needed.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned.

"I am the person Capital Group is looking for."

• Qualifications
  
  
  • Good academic qualifications combined with a minimum of five years' experience providing secretarial/ administrative support within the financial services industry
• Teamwork / Service Orientation
  
  
  • Adaptable team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating enthusiasm and a proactive approach to taking on additional responsibilities
• Core Administration / Ownership
  
  
  • Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Assumes responsibility for completing tasks promptly and exercising sound judgment.
  • A proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated professional with strong multitasking capabilities
• Communication
  
  
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal abilities with a service-oriented mindset.
  • Responds constructively and productively to feedback from all sources.
  • Effectively prioritizes urgent versus non-urgent requirements and adapts communication style accordingly.
  • Proactively seeks to understand the broader context of administrative requests to enhance decision-making.
  • Demonstrates curiosity by asking insightful questions to deepen understanding of systems, processes, and the business.
• Technical skills
  
  
  • Highly skilled in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experienced with web-based databases.

Please note that as this is a fixed‑term contract position, certain benefits may not apply, in accordance with local legislation.

"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.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Sydney, Australia

Job ID: Capital_Group-JR5622

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-03T23:46:35