AI/ML Intern

American Century Investments • Kansas City, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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 40% of our dividends every year—over $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: This onsite position will be based out of our Kansas City, Missouri office. This is a 10 Week Intern Program (June 1st – August 7th). 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. Are you passionate about data, technology, and solving real-world business challenges? Join our dynamic IT team for a summer internship where you’ll gain hands-on experience working alongside data professionals who are driving innovation across the company. As an intern on the AI/ML team, you’ll have the opportunity to: Collaborate on meaningful projects that impact business decisions Explore cutting-edge technologies including Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Cloud Platforms, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML) Learn how data is managed, transformed, and used to create value across different business areas Our IT organization supports every part of the business—from Investment Management and Sales to Client Services and Corporate Functions . We use a mix of cloud-based and on-premise solutions, custom-built applications, and industry-leading software to deliver powerful insights and tools. What You Bring to the Team.

Requirements

• You are currently a junior in an undergraduate program or in your master’s program pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related major or focus of study.
• Expected Graduation date between December 2026 and May 2027.
• Effective analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and accuracy
• Hands on experience using Python, SQL, Data Analytics, Cloud (AWS or Azure), AI/ML and Data Engineering.
• Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on meaningful projects that impact business decisions
• Explore cutting-edge technologies including Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Cloud Platforms, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML)
• Learn how data is managed, transformed, and used to create value across different business areas

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees