Fixed Income Risk Analyst: Data-Driven Insights

Americancentury; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

American Century Investments seeks a Risk Analyst in Global Fixed Income based at our Santa Clara, CA office. This hybrid role focuses on identifying, measuring, monitoring, and reporting risks across fixed income portfolios, collaborating with portfolio managers and risk staff to strengthen risk oversight.

The role requires strong analytical and quantitative skills, deep fixed income knowledge, and the ability to communicate risk findings clearly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Risk Management, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in investment risk management, portfolio analytics, fixed income research, or a related financial services role.
• Understanding of fixed income markets, instruments, and risk concepts.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including proficiency with Excel and risk analytics platforms.
• Experience working with large datasets and performing quantitative analysis.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings clearly.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous a

Responsibilities

• Support risk monitoring of fixed income portfolios to ensure adherence to risk limits and guidelines.
• Analyze portfolio exposures related to credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and market risk.
• Assist in identifying emerging risks and escalating findings to senior risk management professionals.
• Conduct routine and ad hoc risk analyses to characterize risk and trends.
• Perform quantitative analysis and stress testing to assess impact of market scenarios.
• Develop and enhance portfolio risk metrics and analytical tools.
• Support research on risk measurement methodologies and market developments.
• Prepare regular risk reports and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers, analysts, and traders to provide risk insights for investment decisions.
• Contribute to portfolio reviews by identifying key risk exposures and implications.
• Support model portfolio analytics for clients and prospects.
• Maintain risk management policies and documentation, and assist in tool improvements.
• Support regulatory and internal audits and reporting initiatives as needed.

Skills

Fixed income knowledge

Excel proficiency

Risk analytics

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Risk Management, or a related field

Job description

American Century Investments seeks a Risk Analyst in Global Fixed Income based at our Santa Clara, CA office. This hybrid role focuses on identifying, measuring, monitoring, and reporting risks across fixed income portfolios, collaborating with portfolio managers and risk staff to strengthen risk oversight.

The role requires strong analytical and quantitative skills, deep fixed income knowledge, and the ability to communicate risk findings clearly.