Associate Portfolio Manager – Analytics & ETF Solutions

American Century Investments • Kansas City, MO

8d • $125,000 - $155,000 • 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 American Century Investments is looking for an Associate Portfolio Manager with experience in managing exchange traded portfolios using a systematic and/or rules-based process in an active framework. The Analytics & ETF Solutions team is responsible for the efficient implementation of active strategies across multiple asset classes and vehicles (primarily ETFs and SMAs) This position will be based out of our Kansas City or New York 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

• 3+ years of experience in the investment management industry
• Bachelor’s degree
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently once trained
• Knowledge of optimization and risk models (for example, Barra, Axioma, Aladdin, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication, relationship building (external and internal), and collaborative skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize while being flexible to shift focus as needed
• Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven

Nice To Haves

• 3 years ETF portfolio management, or related, experience strongly preferred
• Graduate degree, CFA (or working towards CFA) a plus
• Strong technology skills including programming experience – Python, R, etc. with demonstrated investment application a plus

Responsibilities

• Apply quantitative, systematic, and rules-based techniques to portfolio management and risk budgeting
• Manage portfolios to meet or exceed performance mandates consistent with investment objectives, while adhering to regulatory, firm, and/or client-specific guidelines and restrictions
• Generate value proactively through rebalance strategies, analysis of corporate actions, tax overlay strategies, and other opportunistic events
• Ensure portfolio risk is holistically and prudently led; align investment and operational processes with sound risk management framework; remain knowledgeable of all regulatory frameworks relevant to portfolios
• Strong client communication and presentations skills on complex investment topics to a diverse audience
• Calculate fund performance attribution and understand sources of portfolio risk relative to its benchmark
• Contribute to investment and system enhancements and development of future states of the ETF and SMA platform working closely with internal developers and third-party vendors
• Evaluate new strategies and markets to support product launches from the portfolio management perspective
• Build strong working relationships throughout the organization and the industry to execute new initiatives and deliver superior investment outcomes for clients

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