Risk Analyst Global Fixed Income

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 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.

Role Summary

As a Risk Analyst in Global Fixed Income you will support the identification measurement monitoring and reporting of risks across fixed income portfolios. Working closely with portfolio managers analysts and senior members of the risk team you will help evaluate portfolio exposures conduct risk analysis and contribute to ongoing risk oversight activities. This role requires a strong analytical mindset an interest in fixed income markets and the ability to communicate risk findings effectively.

This role reports to Head of Fixed Income Risk Management.

This hybrid position will be based out of our Santa Clara CA or our New York City NY 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

Risk Analysis and Monitoring

• Support the monitoring of fixed income portfolios to ensure compliance with established risk limits and guidelines.
• Analyze portfolio exposures related to credit risk interest rate risk liquidity risk market risk and other key risk factors.
• Assist in identifying emerging risks and escalating findings to senior risk management professionals as appropriate.
• Conduct routine and ad hoc risk analyses to assess portfolio risk characteristics and trends.

Risk Assessment and Stress Testing

• Perform quantitative analysis and stress testing to evaluate the potential impact of various market scenarios on fixed income portfolios.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of portfolio risk metrics and analytical tools.
• Support research efforts related to risk measurement methodologies and market developments.

Reporting and Analytics

• Prepare regular risk reports and dashboards for portfolio managers investment teams and senior management.
• Assist in the production and review of performance attribution and risk reporting.
• Monitor data quality and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of risk analytics and reporting deliverables.
• Work with internal client and investment reporting teams to satisfy data requests.

Collaboration and Investment Support

• Partner with portfolio managers analysts and traders to provide risk insights supporting investment decision-making.
• Contribute to portfolio reviews by identifying key risk exposures and discussing potential implications.
• Support model portfolio analytics and risk assessments for prospective and existing clients.

Risk Framework and Process Support

• Assist with maintaining risk management policies procedures and documentation.
• Support enhancements to risk management frameworks methodologies and reporting processes.
• Participate in projects aimed at improving risk systems tools and operational efficiencies.

Regulatory and Compliance Support

• Help ensure adherence to internal risk policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting fixed income investments and assist in evaluating their potential impact on risk management practices.
• Support internal and external audits compliance reviews and regulatory reporting initiatives as needed.

What You Bring to the Team (Required)

• Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Mathematics Statistics Risk Management or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in investment risk management portfolio analytics fixed income research or a related financial services role.
• Understanding of fixed income markets instruments and risk concepts.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills including proficiency with Excel and risk analytics platforms.
• Experience working with large datasets and performing quantitative analysis.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings clearly.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused Courageous and Accountable Collaborative Curious and Adaptable Competitively Driven.

Additional Assets (Preferred)

• Familiarity with risk systems such as Aladdin Bloomberg PORT FactSet Yield Book or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of performance attribution portfolio analytics and fixed income risk metrics.
• Experience with programming or data analysis tools such as Python SQL or VBA is highly preferred.
• Progress toward or interest in pursuing a CFA FRM or similar professional designation is a plus.

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 range for this role is $135000.00 - $150000.00. 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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