About the role#
The Quantitative Research Group is looking for a graduate student to join us for a 10-week summer program. You will work directly with quantitative investment professionals to improve our research capabilities and security selection algorithms. This is a full-time, paid internship that requires you to work on-site at our offices.
What you'll do#
- Work under the guidance of a mentor who is a quantitative researcher.
- Collaborate with a team of investment professionals.
- Lead a project focused on improving our investment approach or analyzing new opportunities.
- Handle and analyze various financial datasets.
What you'll need#
- You must be a currently enrolled Master's student in Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- You need coding experience and the ability to explain technical findings.
- We look for an interest in global capital markets and investing.
- You should be comfortable working in a team environment.
- We value candidates who demonstrate winning behaviors including being customer focused, courageous, accountable, collaborative, curious, adaptable, and competitively driven.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Kansas City, MO or New York, NY.
- The internship runs from June 2, 2027, to August 6, 2027.
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
About American Century Investments
American Century Investments is an asset management firm founded in 1958. It operates out of Kansas City, Missouri, and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. The company focuses on investment management, portfolio management, and mutual funds. A portion of the firm's dividends supports the Stowers Institute for Medical Research.
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