Compliance Consultant

American Century Investments; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

American Century Investments seeks a Compliance Consultant to co-lead the Code of Ethics program and support a broad range of corporate compliance initiatives. This in-house hybrid role involves collaborating with senior leaders, monitoring risks, and enhancing controls in a regulated environment.

You will develop and deliver training, investigate potential issues, and partner with stakeholders to ensure adherence to ethical and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years in a compliance-based role at a financial services or regulated company.
• Knowledge of securities regulatory environment and relevant rules/regulations.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, investigative skills; interpret complex regulations and document findings.
• Experience using compliance technology platforms and improving processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with independence and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the firm’s Code of Ethics program and monitor employee personal trading activity.
• Prepare reporting and communications for Ethics Committee, Fund Boards, and stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver training programs on compliance policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor gifts, entertainment, and business expenses; support Corporate Compliance Program.
• Identify emerging regulatory requirements and design controls to support compliance obligations.
• Leverage technology to improve processes and overall program effectiveness.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Investigative skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

StarCompliance

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 owned and independent, we focus solely on investment management. But there’s an unexpected side to us, too. We direct 40% of our dividends every year—over $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 who work here around 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

We are seeking a dedicated Compliance Consultant to join our Compliance team in a full‑time, in‑house capacity. This role plays a key part in helping American Century Investments maintain a strong culture of ethics, integrity, and regulatory compliance. As a trusted compliance partner, you will co‑lead the firm’s Code of Ethics program and support a variety of corporate compliance initiatives across the organization. You will collaborate with business partners and senior leaders to monitor compliance risks, investigate potential issues, enhance controls, and drive process improvements that support our evolving regulatory environment. This role reports to the Code of Ethics Compliance Manager. This hybrid position will be based out of our Kansas City, MO 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

• Co‑lead the firm’s Code of Ethics program by monitoring employee personal trading activity, investigating potential violations, and partnering with stakeholders to promote adherence to ethical and regulatory standards.
• Prepare clear and concise reporting, responses, and communications for the Code of Ethics Committee, Fund Boards of Directors, client due diligence requests, and other key stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver training programs that increase employee awareness and understanding of compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor gifts, entertainment, and business expense activity and support the ongoing execution and enhancement of the firm’s Corporate Compliance Program.
• Identify emerging regulatory requirements and compliance risks, assess their impact on the organization, and design or strengthen controls to support compliance obligations.
• Leverage technology, automation, and industry best practices to improve compliance processes, increase efficiency, and enhance the overall effectiveness of the compliance program.

What You Bring to the Team (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 or more years of experience in a compliance based role at a financial services or highly regulated company.
• Working knowledge of the securities regulatory environment and a commitment to maintaining and expanding knowledge of relevant rules, regulations, and industry practices.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and investigative skills, with the ability to interpret and apply complex regulations, identify risks, make well‑informed decisions, and document findings appropriately.
• Experience using compliance technology platforms and leveraging technology to improve processes.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with employees and leaders across the organization.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while working independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.

Additional Assets (Preferred)

• Experience with StarCompliance or other compliance monitoring systems.

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.

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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