Executive Assistant

American Century Investments • Kansas City, MO

11d • 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 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 As the Executive Assistant to Senior Leaders within our Information Technology organization, you will serve as a strategic partner and trusted resource, ensuring seamless operations and communications. This role requires a high level of discretion, initiative, and interpersonal agility to handle complex schedules, coordinate high-impact meetings, and support cross-functional projects. You’ll be instrumental in helping our IT leaders stay focused, informed, and connected. This role reports to the Vice President of Client Technology. This hybrid position will be based out of our Kansas City, Missouri (Plaza area) 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

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint) and collaboration tools like MS Teams.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Typing speed of at least 50 WPM.
• Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting IT or technical leadership teams.
• Familiarity with project coordination or event planning.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and anticipate executive needs.
• Comfort with navigating organizational structures and building relationships across departments.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic liaison to assigned IT Leaders, improving focus, clarity, and execution of departmental priorities.
• Coordinate and support internal department events, senior leadership meetings, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Prepare high-quality correspondence, presentations, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage complex calendars, travel arrangements, and expense reporting with precision and confidentiality.
• Facilitate special projects, including research and presentation development for industry and community engagements.
• Create and distribute meeting agendas, minutes, and action items to ensure accountability and follow-through.

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
• Education Level: Associate degree