Quantitative Research Intern

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 owned 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 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 youre excited to learn more about us we cant wait to learn more about you.

The Quantitative Research Group at American Century Investments is looking for a sharp critical thinker with a passion for investing analysis and big datasets. The work you do will directly contribute to enhancing the teams research capabilities and security selection algorithms.

This program is for currently enrolled graduate students. The deadline to apply is November 1 2026.

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

• Program dates: June 2nd - August 6th (10 weeks)

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

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.

• Be mentored by a quantitative researcher and interact closely with a dynamic group of quantitative investment professionals.

• Lead a project aimed at improving our existing investment approach and/or analyze new opportunities.

• Gain real-world experience by working with a variety of financial datasets.

• This role is intended for currently enrolled Masters students studying Quantitative Finance Statistics Computer Science or other related disciplines.

• Understanding of and interest in global capital markets and investing.

• Coding experience is required.

• Ability to communicate technical findings and work within a team environment.

• Most of all we are looking for someone who is curious and eager to learn about data-driven underpinnings of quantitative investing and all the fun and challenging problems that go along with it.

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

• Knowledge of Python or R.

• Experience with large-scale company financial data.

• Our interns receive competitive pay! As well as 401k eligibility for contributions

• We offer a Mentor Program: a designated mentor will be assigned to you during your time with us to provide career coaching and mentorship

• Access to Business Resource Groups that you can ally and participate with (Accelerate Charlie Mike Emerging Professionals Enable Pride Mosaic)

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

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

For New York based the salary for this role is $30/hour. 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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