About Us
American Century Investments® is a leading global asset manager with over 65 years of experience helping a broad base of clients achieve their financial goals. Our expertise spans global equities and fixed income, multi-asset strategies, ETFs, and private investments.
Privately controlled and independent, we focus solely on investment management. But there’s an unexpected side to us, too. We direct 40% of our dividends every year—over $2 billion since 2000—to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Our ongoing financial support drives the Institute’s breakthrough work and mission of defeating life-threatening diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. So, the better we do for our clients, the more we can do for everyone.
All who work here around the globe are inspired every day by the unique difference our hard work can make in so many lives. It shows in the curiosity we bring to every initiative, the deep relationships we build with our clients, and the way we treat each other in the hallway. If you’re excited to learn more about us, we can’t wait to learn more about you.
The Analytics & Strategy Implementation team sits within the broader Investments division at American Century and partners closely with researchers and portfolio managers. This is a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment with a strong focus on client outcomes.
We’re looking for an early-career Quantitative Researcher who is curious, analytical, and excited to grow their skills while contributing to real investment decisions and solutions.
This hybrid position will be based out of our Kansas City or New York offices.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
How You Will Make an Impact
Partner with portfolio managers and senior team members to support research and develop insights that inform investment decisions
Assist in building and testing quantitative models and investment strategies
Analyze financial and economic data to identify trends and opportunities
Help develop and maintain analytical tools used for portfolio construction, risk management, and performance analysis
Collaborate across teams to contribute to research, investment ideas, and product development
What You Bring to the Team (Required)
Bachelor’s degree in Financial Economics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or a related quantitative field, with at least 1+ years of relevant work experience OR Master’s degree in a related quantitative field with no prior full-time work experience required
Foundational understanding of capital markets, economics, or quantitative investing concepts
Experience working with data and applying statistical or analytical techniques using tools such as Python, R, or similar
Exposure to financial data tools (e.g., FactSet, Barra)
Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
Curiosity and interest in how data and models can inform investment decisions
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and collaborate effectively within a team
Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven
Additional Assets (Preferred)
1+ years of experience in a quantitative investment role within asset management of financial services
The above statements are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
What We Offer
Learn more about our benefits and perks.
For New York and California based candidates, the salary range for this role is $110,000.00-$130,000.00. Actual offers are based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training. This position is eligible for cash incentive providing the potential to earn more.
Employees are required to be in the office on a scheduled frequency. Adherence to this schedule is essential to fulfilling the expectations of the role.
American Century Investments is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. As such, American Century strives to provide a reasonable accommodation to any qualified individual under the ADA to perform essential job functions.
We encourage people of all backgrounds to join us on our mission. If you require reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the recruitment process, please send a request to HR-Talent_Acquisition@americancentury.com. All requests for accommodation will be addressed as confidentially as practicable.
American Century Investments believes all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunity and advancement opportunities without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals forty years of age and older, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. ACI does not discriminate or adopt any policy that discriminates against an individual or any group of individuals on any of these bases.
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American Century Investments® is a leading asset manager focused on delivering investment results and building long-term client relationships while supporting research that can improve health and save lives. It’s how we help our clients Prosper With Purpose™.
Every day people are increasingly focused on investing to make the world a better place for themselves, their families, their organizations, and the world at large. It is possible to live a more meaningful and impactful life and give back something that’s more valuable than money.
When you invest with us, you can also invest in the future of others and have the potential to impact the lives of millions. That’s possible because of the distinct relationship with the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, which owns more than 40% of American Century Investments. Our dividend payments provide the ongoing financial support for the Institute’s work of uncovering the causes, treatments and prevention of life-threatening diseases, like cancer.
Together we can become a powerful force for good…it’s like nothing you’ve seen before from an investment management firm.
