Quantitative Research Intern

American Century Investments · New York, NY · 1 mo ago

On-siteSales$30/hrPart-time

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 against life‑threatening diseases. Our global team is inspired daily by the difference our work makes for clients, colleagues, and society.

Role Summary

The Quantitative Research Group is seeking a sharp, critical thinker with a passion for investing, analysis, and large datasets. This 10‑week internship (June 2 – August 6) will directly contribute to enhancing the team’s research capabilities and security‑selection algorithms. The position is onsite in New York City or Kansas City and is open to currently enrolled graduate students. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Impact and Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Currently enrolled Master’s student studying Quantitative Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Understanding of, and interest in, global capital markets and investing.
Strong coding experience.
Ability to communicate technical findings and work effectively within a team.
Demonstrates 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

Competitive pay (e.g., $30 /hour for New York‑based interns).
401(k) eligibility for contributions.
Mentor program providing career coaching and mentorship.
Access to Business Resource Groups (Accelerate, Charlie Mike, Emerging Professionals, Enable, Pride, Mosaic).
Casual dress code.
Robust social and philanthropic calendar of events hosted for interns.
Eligibility for cash incentive with potential to earn more.

Pay

For New York‑based interns, the salary is $30 per hour. Actual offers consider location, skills, experience, and education.

Schedule

Program dates: June 2 – August 6 (10 weeks). Work schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday‑Friday, 8 am‑5 pm.

Location

On‑site position based in the New York City or Kansas City office.