Compliance Consultant

American Century Investments • Kansas City, MO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

American Century Investments is seeking a dedicated Compliance Consultant to join their Compliance team in a full-time, in-house capacity. This role is crucial for maintaining a strong culture of ethics, integrity, and regulatory compliance. The Compliance Consultant will co-lead the firm's Code of Ethics program and support various corporate compliance initiatives. This involves collaborating with business partners and senior leaders to monitor compliance risks, investigate potential issues, enhance controls, and drive process improvements in response to the evolving regulatory environment. The position reports to the Code of Ethics Compliance Manager and is a hybrid role based in the Kansas City, MO office. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 or more years of experience in a compliance based role at a financial services or highly regulated company.
• Working knowledge of the securities regulatory environment and a commitment to maintaining and expanding knowledge of relevant rules, regulations, and industry practices.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and investigative skills, with the ability to interpret and apply complex regulations, identify risks, make well-informed decisions, and document findings appropriately.
• Experience using compliance technology platforms and leveraging technology to improve processes, productivity, and user experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with employees and leaders across the organization.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while working independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with StarCompliance or other compliance monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the firm's Code of Ethics program by monitoring employee personal trading activity, investigating potential violations, and partnering with stakeholders to promote adherence to ethical and regulatory standards.
• Prepare clear and concise reporting, responses, and communications for the Code of Ethics Committee, Fund Boards of Directors, client due diligence requests, and other key stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver training programs that increase employee awareness and understanding of compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor gifts, entertainment, and business expense activity and support the ongoing execution and enhancement of the firm's Corporate Compliance Program.
• Identify emerging regulatory requirements and compliance risks, assess their impact on the organization, and design or strengthen controls to support compliance obligations.
• Leverage technology, automation, and industry best practices to improve compliance processes, increase efficiency, and enhance the overall effectiveness of the compliance program.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with bonus plan
• Generous PTO
• 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