IT Business Operations Associate

American Century Investments; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Generous PTO

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship program

Live and online learning

Job summary

American Century Investments is seeking an IT Business Operations Associate to support financial, operational, and workforce priorities for the technology organization. In a highly collaborative role, you will coordinate vendor management, budgeting, reporting, and learning programs, gaining broad exposure to finance, vendor governance, data analysis, and process improvement.

This hybrid Kansas City, MO-based position reports to the Director of IT Business Operations and requires authorization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, MIS, or related field.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end vendor invoice processing, approvals, and inquiries.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Create reports/dashboards showing tech spending and vendor investments.
• Assist with monthly financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Contribute to Technology Business Management and cost-transparency initiatives.
• Coordinate learning and development programs for technology staff.
• Support onboarding and workforce development initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft 365

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/IT

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft 365

Job description

About UsAmerican 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 toRole SummaryAre you an organized, analytical professional who enjoys improving processes, working with data, and supporting programs that make an organization more effective? As an IT Business Operations Associate , you will play an important role in supporting the financial, operational, and workforce priorities of our technology organization.In this highly collaborative role, you will work across vendor management, financial planning and analysis, and learning and development. You will help coordinate vendor payments, analyze technology spending, support budgeting and forecasting, and contribute to programs that build employee skills and strengthen the technology workforce.This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who wants broad exposure to technology business operations and the chance to develop experience across finance, vendor management, data analysis, process improvement, and workforce enablement.This role reports to the Director of IT Business Operations.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 ImpactBusiness Operations and Vendor ManagementCoordinate the end-to-end processing of vendor invoices, payment approvals, and billing inquiries.Partner with technology vendors, staffing providers, and consulting firms to support invoicing and payment activities.Track invoice approvals, investigate billing discrepancies, and help resolve payment issues.Maintain accurate vendor records, billing contacts, and operational documentation.Support contract administration and vendor governance activities.Monitor and manage incoming business operations requests.Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve efficiency, and strengthen the overall vendor experience.Financial Planning and AnalysisSupport annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.Assist with monthly financial reporting and variance analysis.Create reports and dashboards that provide visibility into technology spending, labor costs, contractor expenses, and vendor investments.Analyze financial data to identify trends, potential risks, and cost-optimization opportunities.Contribute to Technology Business Management, FinOps, and cost-transparency initiatives.Prepare presentations, reports, and supporting materials for technology leaders and executives.Learning, Development, and Workforce EnablementCoordinate learning and development programs for technology employees.Maintain training records, participation information, and program metrics.Support onboarding, career development, skills assessment, and workforce development initiatives.Coordinate program communications, awareness campaigns, and employee engagement activities.Help organize technology community programs, workshops, office hours, and learning events.Evaluate program results and recommend improvements based on feedback and participation data.What You Bring to the Team (Required)Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, human resources, management information systems, organizational development, or a related field.Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with a variety of partners.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft 365 applications.Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.Additional Assets (Preferred)One plus years of professional experience in business operations, finance, project coordination, learning and development, or a related area.Experience supporting budgets, forecasts, financial reporting, or variance analysis.Exposure to vendor management, invoicing, procurement, or contract administration.Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools.Experience supporting employee training, learning programs, or workforce development initiatives.Familiarity with technology organizations or IT operations.General knowledge of financial analysis, Technology Business Management, FinOps, or workforce planning concepts.The above statements are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.What We OfferCompetitive compensation package with bonus planGenerous PTO and competitive benefits401k with 5% company match plus annual performance-based discretionary contributionTuition reimbursement, formal mentorship program, live and online learningEmployees 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.#LI-HybridAmerican Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.