Quantitative Research Intern

American Century Investments • Kansas City, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quantitative Research Group at American Century Investments is looking for a sharp, critical thinker with a passion for investing, analysis and big datasets. The work you do will directly contribute to enhancing the team’s research capabilities and security selection algorithms. This program is for currently enrolled graduate students. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2026. Location: this onsite position will be based out of our New York City or Kansas City office. Program dates: June 2nd - August 6th (10 weeks) Work schedule: 40 hours/week - Monday-Friday (8am-5pm) 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

• Currently enrolled Master’s students studying Quantitative Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or other related disciplines.
• Understanding of, and interest in, global capital markets and investing.
• Coding experience is required.
• Ability to communicate technical findings and work within a team environment.
• Curious and eager to learn about data-driven underpinnings of quantitative investing, and all the fun and challenging problems that go along with it.
• Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Customer Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Python or R.
• Experience with large-scale company financial data.

Responsibilities

• Be mentored by a quantitative researcher and interact closely with a dynamic group of quantitative investment professionals.
• Lead a project aimed at improving our existing investment approach and/or analyze new opportunities.
• Gain real-world experience by working with a variety of financial datasets.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401k eligibility for contributions
• Mentor Program: a designated mentor will be assigned to you during your time with us to provide career coaching and mentorship
• Access to Business Resource Groups that you can ally and participate with (Accelerate, Charlie Mike, Emerging Professionals, Enable, Pride, Mosaic)
• Casual dress code
• A robust social and philanthropic calendar of events hosted just for interns!

What This Job Offers

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