Investment Operations & Transformation Intern

About Us

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 owned and independent, we focus solely on investment management. We direct 40% of our dividends every year—over $2 billion since 2000—to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, supporting breakthrough work to defeat life‑threatening diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s.

Role Summary

As an Investment Operations & Transformation Intern, you will join our team to gain exposure to American Century Investments and the broader financial services industry. The program begins with structured training and continues with ongoing learning and mentorship. You'll apply your knowledge to meaningful projects and real‑world opportunities that contribute to our team's success. This program is for currently enrolled undergraduate rising seniors who will graduate in December 2027 – Spring 2028. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams across the organization including Investment Accounting, Security Valuations, Financial Reporting, Tax, Trade Ops, Corporate Actions, Product Event Management, Investment Performance, Investment Reporting, Transformation, Corporate Finance and Business Process Reengineering.
• Gain practical, real‑world experience by executing a diverse range of daily and periodic operational processes.
• Develop a strong understanding of key risks and control frameworks across the organization.
• Enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risk by identifying process improvement opportunities and implementing solutions using low‑code development tools.
• Play an active role in advancing key projects and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• You are an incoming senior enrolled in an undergraduate program in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A strong interest in gaining hands‑on experience in the finance industry, with a desire to deepen understanding of capital markets, key market participants, investment vehicles, and investment operations processes.