Investment Operations Associate

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 40% of our dividends every yearover $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

The Investment Operations Associate role is a full-time rotational opportunity designed as a launchpad into a dynamic and fast paced career in Investment this role you will rotate through multiple functions including Fund Administration Middle Office Investment Performance and Reporting and Transformation to gain broad exposure to the departments operations build a cross-functional network of professionals and develop the foundational skills necessary for long-term success. With dedicated mentorship and professional development opportunities throughout the program the experience is designed to accelerate your career trajectory and empower you to make an immediate impact. Upon completion of the program the Investment Operations Associate will be placed on a team within Investment Operations that aligns with their interests strengths and needs of the business. This role reports to the Director of Investment Operations Transformation.

This hybrid position will be based out of our Kansas City MO 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

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

• Gain hands-on experience: Quickly build broad real-world experience by executing a diverse range of operational processes.

• Develop core knowledge: Build a strong understanding of core responsibilities key risks and control frameworks across Investment Operations.

• Drive efficiency and risk mitigation: Enhance operational efficiency and reduce by identifying process improvement opportunities and contributing to solutions using technology and data analysis.

• Build your network: Establish relationships with internal business partners and stakeholders setting the foundation for long-term career growth.

What You Bring to the Team (Required)

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance Accounting or a related field.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify solutions.

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

• Demonstrated technology aptitude and the ability to learn new systems and tools quickly.

• Self-motivated adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic fast-paced environment.

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

Additional Assets (Preferred)

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

• Prior internship experience in Accounting Finance or a related field.

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.

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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