Associate Client Portfolio Manager

American Century Investments • New York, NY

48d • $125,000 - $145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 The primary responsibility of the Associate Client Portfolio Manager – Fixed Income is to provide investment product expertise across American Century Investments’ Fixed Income strategies. This role serves as a key representative of the Fixed Income investment team in meetings, conference calls, and seminars with clients, consultants, and prospects. The individual will work extensively with American Century’s Fixed Income products, including our well-established suite of taxable and non-taxable offerings, as well as exciting new strategies including non-traditional ABS, systematic credit and multi-sector ETFs. This hybrid position will be based out of our New York, 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Fixed Income investment management or sales.
• Proven experience in investment communications, product management, or client portfolio management within Fixed Income.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex investment concepts into client-friendly language.
• Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred.
• CFA and/or CAIA designation strongly desired.
• Deep understanding of Fixed Income markets, instruments, and portfolio construction techniques.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic coverage model and manage multiple product lines.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on franchise development and product positioning.
• Ability to synthesize top-down macro views with bottom-up credit and sector insights.
• Experience developing thought leadership content and delivering it across multiple channels.
• Institutional-quality communication skills.
• Strong relationships with distribution, product management, and investment teams.
• Comfort with leveraging technology and data tools to enhance productivity and communication.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate deep knowledge of American Century’s Fixed Income products, philosophy, and process.
• Effectively communicate investment strategy, performance attribution, and market insights across macroeconomic, credit, and interest rate environments.
• Analyze macroeconomic indicators, yield curves, credit spreads, and sector trends.
• Interpret and communicate results using analytical tools such as Bloomberg, FactSet, eVestment Alliance, Morningstar, or Aladdin.
• Deliver persuasive presentations to institutional and intermediary clients, prospects, and consultants.
• Act as the technical expert for Fixed Income strategies in new business pitches, investment reviews, product launches, and conference calls.
• Travel as needed to meet with clients and consultants domestically and internationally. Travel requirements will vary based on business needs and market conditions.
• Conduct investment training sessions for sales and marketing teams, focusing on Fixed Income strategy positioning and market dynamics.
• Position Fixed Income products competitively against peers, highlighting differentiators such as risk management, ESG integration, and portfolio construction.
• Create and maintain high-quality presentation materials tailored to Fixed Income strategies.
• Lead the development and updates of investment marketing content.
• Maintain detailed documentation of Fixed Income investment processes, philosophies, and portfolio construction methodologies.
• Serve as a liaison between the Fixed Income portfolio management teams and client-facing teams, ensuring alignment on strategy, risk, and performance messaging.
• Collaborate with investment teams to identify opportunities for new Fixed Income products and enhancements.
• Provide market feedback to inform product development.
• Support RFP responses related to Fixed Income strategies and ensure accurate product positioning.
• Lead or contribute to ad hoc projects that support the growth and evolution of the Fixed Income investment platform.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level