ABS Trader & Analyst: Build Opportunities, Drive Alpha

American Century Investments; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Generous PTO

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship program

Live and online learning

Job summary

American Century Investments in New York City seeks an Asset-Backed Securities Trader/Analyst to identify opportunities in ABS markets, execute trades with best execution, and surveil portfolios for risk and performance. The role reports to the VP of Global Fixed Income and operates in a hybrid NYC office environment.

The candidate will synthesize market data, present ideas to teams and clients, and collaborate with sell‑side counterparties to drive investment outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in structured products, securitized credit, or fixed income trading/analysis (ABS preferred).
• Strong analytical skills including price/yield analysis, collateral performance review, and deal documentation.
• Ability to identify relative value opportunities and translate insights into actionable trade ideas.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source investment opportunities across ABS new issue and secondary markets.
• Execute trades and ensure best execution while managing risk and tracking performance.
• Generate and present trade ideas aligned with portfolio strategy and market outlook.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis on issuers, collateral, and deal structures.
• Monitor existing holdings through ongoing surveillance and market analysis.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with sell‑side partners (traders, syndicate, bankers).
• Collect and synthesize market intelligence to inform portfolio managers and broader teams.
• Represent the firm at industry conferences, client meetings, and due diligence engagements.

Skills

Structured products

Securitized credit

Fixed income trading/analysis

ABS

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship management

Multitasking

Job description

American Century Investments in New York City seeks an Asset-Backed Securities Trader/Analyst to identify opportunities in ABS markets, execute trades with best execution, and surveil portfolios for risk and performance. The role reports to the VP of Global Fixed Income and operates in a hybrid NYC office environment.

The candidate will synthesize market data, present ideas to teams and clients, and collaborate with sell‑side counterparties to drive investment outcomes.