Investment Analyst, Global Growth - US

Investment Analyst Global Growth - US

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 theres an unexpected side to us too. We direct over 40% of our profits every yearmore than $2 billion since 2000to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Our ongoing financial support drives the Institutes breakthrough work and mission of defeating life-threatening diseases like cancer and Alzheimers. So the better we do for our clients the more we can do for everyone.

All 1400 of us across 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 youre excited to learn more about us we cant wait to learn more about you.

Role Summary

American Century Investments is looking to add an Investment Analyst on our Global Growth - US team. This role will be primarily focused on mid capitalization equity securities in the U.S. with some exposure to large-caps in the Industrials sector.

This Investment Team manages a portfolio of $6 billion in U.S. assets consisting of mostly domestic properties. The team is comprised of five and based in our Kansas City New York and Santa Clara offices. The group focuses on two primary strategies - Heritage and MID ETF - designed as opportunistic growth funds that seek to build capital over time by investing primarily in growing midsize companies.

This hybrid position can be based out of our Kansas City Headquarters New York or Santa Clara office.

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

• Identify research and develop investment ideas and recommendations for the Heritage and MID portfolios
• Understand how the Industrials sector interacts with various macro forces and be able to navigate the team through economic cycles
• Seek out durable growth franchises as well as innovative companies with outstanding technologies and business models
• Internalize and implement American Centurys disciplined investment process; Ability to assess business quality as measured by ROIC project potential growth in revenue earnings and cash flow and create a valuation framework using historical comparable and DCF to arrive at intrinsic value
• Prepare research templates and earnings models as a framework for communicating an investment thesis maintain earnings models on companies in the portfolio document company and industry contact meetings proactively update the team/colleagues on meaningful news flow buy/sell recommendations and develop/maintain a network of contacts

What You Bring to the Team (Required)

• Minimum of 2-5 years of buy-side fundamental research experience
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience covering the Industrial sector globally with existing working relationships with Investor Relations and financial officers of companies in those industries; Growth orientation required
• Highly motivated intellectually curious individual possessing a combination of strong quantitative skills and ability to consistently meet deadlines within timelines
• Work both independently and as a member of the research team with minimal direction
• Self-starter with ability to determine priorities plan organize and follow-through on assignments while providing consistent top quality output
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in written form with high accuracy and attention to detail
• MBA or equivalent experience required

Additional Qualifications (Preferred)

• CFA preferred

The above statements are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities duties and skills required.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package with bonus plan

• Generous PTO and competitive benefits

• 401k with 5% company match plus annual performance-based discretionary contribution

• Tuition reimbursement formal mentorship program live and online learning

Learn more about our benefits and perks.

For New York and California based candidates the salary for this role is $150000 $185000. Actual offers are based on various factors including but not limited to a candidates 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 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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