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

All 1,400 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 you’re excited to learn more about us, we can’t 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. You'll apply your knowledge to meaningful projects and real-world opportunities that contribute to our team's 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 [email protected]. 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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