About the role#
The Global Fixed Income Group is looking for an intern to join our team for the summer of 2027. You will work alongside quantitative researchers and portfolio managers to solve investment problems using data and code. This is an opportunity to contribute to research and security-selection models while learning how quantitative analysis informs real-world portfolio decisions.
What you'll do#
- Own a research project from the initial hypothesis through data analysis, testing, and final presentation.
- Analyze large financial and market datasets using Python.
- Investigate investment signals and work to enhance systematic credit strategies.
- Explore projects like developing new signals, evaluating alternative datasets, or improving portfolio-construction techniques.
- Present your findings and recommendations to the investment team.
- Learn how quantitative research translates into specific security-selection decisions.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor or master degree in finance, economics, statistics, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field.
- Experience using Python for data analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- A genuine interest in investing, financial markets, and data-driven research.
- Ability to communicate technical findings clearly and work effectively with others.
- Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn.
- Preferred: Experience with large financial datasets, coursework in machine learning or econometrics, or familiarity with fixed income and credit markets.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship based in New York, New York.
- The program runs for 10 weeks from June 2 to August 6, 2027.
- The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
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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