IT Director - Order, Trade, and Compliance

American Century Investments • Kansas City, MO

13h • 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 We are seeking an experienced IT Director - Order, Trade, & Compliance to lead our Trading and Compliance software development team. This role will oversee a high-performing group responsible for the firm’s core platform that powers trading, legal, and compliance systems. As a key technology leader, you will drive operational excellence, ensure scalability, and foster innovation to support our rapidly growing business. Your leadership will be critical in shaping the future of our trading and compliance infrastructure. As a leader of our software development team, you will showcase strong technical expertise and champion best practices. Collaborating closely with Technical Leads, Product Owners, and Architects, you will help design and implement innovative solutions that meet client needs. These solutions will be delivered through Agile methodologies, ensuring efficiency, quality, and adaptability. This hybrid position will be based out of our Kansas City, MO 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 computer science, finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in technology leadership roles with 5+ years of those in Investment Management.
• Strong understanding of trading platforms, compliance systems, and market connectivity (e.g., Bloomberg AIM, FactSet, S&P, FIX protocols).
• Proven experience managing Agile development teams and large-scale technology projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with cloud, on-prem and hybrid architectures.
• Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ETF trading and compliance workflows.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (SEC, FINRA) and compliance tools.
• Advanced degree or relevant certifications (CFA, PMP, Agile).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for Order, Trade, and Compliance technology initiatives, aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Drive modernization and rationalization of trading platforms to support efficiency and scalability.
• Lead and mentor a team of developers, architects, and analysts. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee design, development, and maintenance of systems supporting portfolio management, trading, and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to Agile methodologies and best practices in software development.
• Partner with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Compliance Officers, and Operations teams to deliver solutions that meet business needs.
• Coordinate with enterprise architecture and data teams on integration and compliance reporting.
• Ensure systems meet regulatory standards and internal compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams on audits and reporting.
• Stay on top of market trends, technological advancements and industry best practices.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process optimization, and adoption of emerging technologies.

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: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees