Risk Analyst - Global Fixed Income

American Century Investments; California; Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Generous PTO

401k with 5% company match

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship program

Learning opportunities

Job summary

American Century Investments is seeking a Risk Analyst in Global Fixed Income to support risk identification, measurement, and reporting across fixed income portfolios. You will work with portfolio managers and risk teams to evaluate exposures and communicate findings.

The role is hybrid and based in Santa Clara, CA, with no visa sponsorship. The team emphasizes strong analytical skills, knowledge of fixed income markets, and collaboration to enhance risk management tools and methodologies.

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 related roles.
• Strong understanding of fixed income markets and risk concepts.
• Proficiency with Excel and risk analytics platforms; ability to handle large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze fixed income portfolios to ensure risk limits are met.
• Perform credit, interest rate, liquidity, and market risk analyses and report findings.
• Develop risk metrics and assist in stress testing and scenario analysis.
• Prepare risk reports and dashboards for portfolio managers and senior management.
• Collaborate with traders and analysts to provide actionable risk insights.

Skills

Excel

Quantitative analysis

Risk analytics

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Aladdin

Bloomberg PORT

FactSet

Yield Book

Python

SQL

VBA

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

As a Risk Analyst in Global Fixed Income you will support the identification, measurement, monitoring, and reporting of risks across fixed income portfolios. Working closely with portfolio managers, analysts, and senior members of the risk team, you will help evaluate portfolio exposures, conduct risk analysis, and contribute to ongoing risk oversight activities. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, an interest in fixed income markets, and the ability to communicate risk findings effectively. This role reports to Head of Fixed Income Risk Management. This hybrid position will be based out of our Santa Clara, CA 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

Risk Analysis and Monitoring

• Support the monitoring of fixed income portfolios to ensure compliance with established risk limits and guidelines.
• Analyze portfolio exposures related to credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, market risk, and other key risk factors.
• Assist in identifying emerging risks and escalating findings to senior risk management professionals as appropriate.
• Conduct routine and ad hoc risk analyses to assess portfolio risk characteristics and trends.

Risk Assessment and Stress Testing

• Perform quantitative analysis and stress testing to evaluate the potential impact of various market scenarios on fixed income portfolios.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of portfolio risk metrics and analytical tools.
• Support research efforts related to risk measurement methodologies and market developments.

Reporting and Analytics

• Prepare regular risk reports and dashboards for portfolio managers, investment teams, and senior management.
• Assist in the production and review of performance attribution and risk reporting.
• Monitor data quality and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of risk analytics and reporting deliverables.
• Work with internal client and investment reporting teams to satisfy data requests.

Collaboration and Investment Support

• Partner with portfolio managers, analysts, and traders to provide risk insights supporting investment decision‑making.
• Contribute to portfolio reviews by identifying key risk exposures and discussing potential implications.
• Support model portfolio analytics and risk assessments for prospective and existing clients.

Risk Framework and Process Support

• Assist with maintaining risk management policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Support enhancements to risk management frameworks, methodologies, and reporting processes.
• Participate in projects aimed at improving risk systems, tools, and operational efficiencies.

Regulatory and Compliance Support

• Help ensure adherence to internal risk policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting fixed income investments and assist in evaluating their potential impact on risk management practices.
• Support internal and external audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory reporting initiatives as needed.

What You Bring to the Team (Required)

• 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 and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.

Additional Assets (Preferred)

• Familiarity with risk systems such as Aladdin, Bloomberg PORT, FactSet, Yield Book, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of performance attribution, portfolio analytics, and fixed income risk metrics.
• Experience with programming or data analysis tools such as Python, SQL, or VBA is highly preferred.
• Progress toward or interest in pursuing a CFA, FRM, or similar professional designation is 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 and California based candidates, the salary range for this role is $135,000.00 - $150,000.00. 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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