Associate Portfolio Manager – Analytics & Strategy Implementation

American Century Investments; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset manager seeks an Associate Portfolio Manager to manage exchange-traded portfolios using systematic techniques. The role involves applying quantitative methods to achieve investment objectives while ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a Bachelor's degree.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

Generous PTO

401k with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the investment management industry.
• Knowledge of optimization and risk models.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolios to meet performance mandates.
• Apply quantitative techniques to portfolio management.
• Ensure portfolio risk is managed within guidelines.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Python

R

Optimization Models

Job description

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 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

American Century Investments is looking for an Associate Portfolio Manager with experience in managing exchange traded portfolios using a systematic and/or rules-based process in an active framework. The Analytics & Strategy Implementation team is a shared resource within our investment organization and is responsible for the efficient implementation of active strategies across multiple asset classes and vehicles (primarily ETFs and SMAs).

This position will be based out of our Kansas City or New York office.

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.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Apply quantitative, systematic, and rules-based techniques to portfolio management and risk budgeting
• Manage portfolios to meet or exceed performance mandates consistent with investment objectives, while adhering to regulatory, firm, and/or client-specific guidelines and restrictions
• Generate value proactively through rebalance strategies, analysis of corporate actions, tax overlay strategies, and other opportunistic events
• Ensure portfolio risk is holistically and prudently led; align investment and operational processes with sound risk management framework; remain knowledgeable of all regulatory frameworks relevant to portfolios
• Strong client communication and presentation skills on complex investment topics to a diverse audience
• Calculate fund performance attribution and understand sources of portfolio risk relative to its benchmark
• Contribute to investment and system enhancements and development of future states of the ETF and SMA platform, working closely with internal developers and third-party vendors
• Evaluate new strategies and markets to support product launches from the portfolio management perspective
• Build strong working relationships throughout the organization and the industry to execute new initiatives and deliver superior investment outcomes for clients

What You Bring to the Team (Required)

• 3+ years of experience in the investment management industry
• Bachelor’s degree
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently once trained
• Knowledge of optimization and risk models (for example, Barra, Axioma, Aladdin, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication, relationship building (external and internal), and collaborative skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize while being flexible to shift focus as needed
• Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven

Additional Assets (Preferred)

• 3 years of ETF portfolio management, or related experience, strongly preferred
• Graduate degree, CFA (or working towards CFA) a plus
• Strong technology skills, including programming experience – Python, R, etc. with demonstrated investment application a plus

The above statements are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

What We Offer

• 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

Learn more about our benefits and perks.

For New York based candidates, the salary range for this role is $125K-$155K. Actual offers are based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training. This position is eligible for cash incentive providing the potential to earn more.

Employees are required to be in the office on a scheduled frequency. Adherence to this schedule is essential to fulfilling the expectations of the role.

American Century Investments is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. As such, American Century strives to provide a reasonable accommodation to any qualified individual under the ADA to perform essential job functions.

We encourage people of all backgrounds to join us on our mission. If you require reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the recruitment process, please send a request to [e-mail]. All requests for accommodation will be addressed as confidentially as practicable.

American Century Investments believes all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunity and advancement opportunities without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals forty years of age and older, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. ACI does not discriminate or adopt any policy that discriminates against an individual or any group of individuals on any of these bases.

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