Quantitative Researcher

American Century Investments•Madison, NY

7d•$110,000 - $130,000•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 The Analytics & Strategy Implementation team is part of the larger Investments division of American Century consisting of researchers and portfolio managers. It is a highly collaborative and cooperative environment fostering an egalitarian, client focused mindset. We are currently looking for a mid-career quantitative researcher to join our dynamic team! This hybrid position will be based out of our Kansas City or New York offices. 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

Understanding of quantitative equity investing, global capital markets, economic data, and macroeconomic interrelationships
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a quantitative investment role within asset management of financial services
Experience in evidence-based investing, quantitative portfolio construction and/or mean variance portfolio risk control
Advanced understanding of statistical techniques and time series/cross-sectional data modeling using Python, R, or similar
Bachelor’s/Advanced degree in Financial Economics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Statistics or other quantitative disciplines
Experience using Factset, Barra and/or other portfolio management and data toolkits
Determined, team player focused on client and team results
Practical approach to problem solving
Strong economic intuition and investor mindset
Understand of the pitfalls of models and question results
Flourishes with change, works well with ambiguity, challenges status quo and strives for continuous improvement
Curious, drives innovation, supports new ideas and can adapt to a range of situations
Effectively communicates ideas, takes accountability for results and functions well in a team
Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven

Responsibilities

Collaborate across disciplines developing solutions to key investor challenges
Partner with portfolio managers on empirical research, develop qualitative signals, back test quantitative investment strategies, and develop investment solutions
Design, develop and maintain analytical tools to help manage equity strategies, target risk portfolios and performance analysis
Actively collaborate with investment teams and contribute to research, investment idea generation, product development and portfolio management

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

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