Investment Operations Intern

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

As an Investment Operations Intern you will join our team to gain exposure to American Century Investments and the broader financial services industry. The program begins with structured training and continues with ongoing learning and mentorship. Youll apply your knowledge to meaningful projects and real-world opportunities that contribute to our teams success.

This program is for currently enrolled undergraduate rising seniors who will graduate in December 2026 - Spring 2027. The deadline to apply is November 1 2025.

• Location: this onsite position will be based out of our Kansas City MO office.

• Program dates: June 1st August 7th (10 weeks).

• Work schedule: 40 hours/week - Monday Friday (8 am 5 pm).

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

• Collaborate with teams across the Investment Operations department including Investment Accounting Security Valuations Financial Reporting Tax Trade Ops Corporate Actions Product Event Management Investment Performance Investment Reporting and Transformation.

• Gain practical real-world experience by executing a diverse range of daily and periodic operational processes.

• Develop a strong understanding of key risks and control frameworks within Investment Operations.

• Enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risk within Investment Operations by identifying process improvement opportunities and implementing solutions using low-code development tools.

• Play an active role in advancing key departmental projects and strategic initiatives.

What You Bring to the Team (Required)

• You are an incoming senior enrolled in an undergraduate program in Business Economics Finance Accounting Information Technology Computer Science or a related field.

• A strong interest in gaining hands-on experience in the finance industry with a desire to deepen understanding of capital markets key market participants investment vehicles and investment operations processes.

• An effective communicator with a clear concise and detail-oriented style both in verbal and written formats.

• A self-motivated individual who thrives both independently and as a collaborative team member. Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Customer Focused Courageous and Accountable Collaborative Curious and Adaptable Competitively Driven.

Additional Assets (Preferred)

• Experience using data visualization tools low-code tools or Python.

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

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and 401k eligibility for employee contributions.

• Mentor Program - during your time with us you will be assigned a dedicated mentor to provide career coaching and mentoring.

• Access to our Business Resource Groups (Emerging Professionals Pride Mosaic Green Team and others.)

• Casual dress code - be comfortable and express your unique self.

• A robust social and philanthropic calendar of events hosted just for Interns!

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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