Quantitative Research Intern
@ American Century Investments

New York, NY
$60,000
On Site
Part Time
Posted 1 day ago

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About American Century Investments

American Century Investments® is a leading global asset manager with over 65 years of experience helping clients achieve financial goals through global equities, fixed income, multi-asset strategies, ETFs, and private investments. The firm commits over 40% of its profits to support medical research.

Role Summary

This internship is designed for currently enrolled graduate students with a passion for quantitative research in investment. The deadline to apply is October 22, 2025, and applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Work under the mentorship of a quantitative researcher
  • Lead projects to improve investment approaches and explore new opportunities
  • Analyze large financial datasets to enhance research capabilities

Required Qualifications

  • Rising junior or senior undergraduate majoring in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or related fields
  • Interest in global capital markets and investing
  • Coding experience; Python or R preferred
  • Experience with large-scale financial data is a plus
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Curiosity and eagerness to learn quantitative investing

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay and 401k eligibility
  • A dedicated Mentor Program for career growth
  • Access to Business Resource Groups for networking
  • Casual dress code and inclusive work environment
  • A robust social and philanthropic events calendar

Internship Structure

This is a 10-week program running from June 1 to August with 40 hours per week (between 8am-5pm). On-site attendance is required as per the scheduled frequency.

Equal Employment Opportunity

American Century Investments is committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees, and offers accommodations per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Key skills/competency

  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Investing
  • Financial Data
  • Python
  • R
  • Economics
  • Statistics
  • Teamwork
  • Research
  • Mentorship

How to Get Hired at American Century Investments

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor it to quantitative research and finance skills.
  • Highlight coding skills: Emphasize Python or R experience.
  • Showcase projects: Include any relevant financial data analysis work.
  • Prepare for interviews: Understand global capital markets and research methods.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Python and R coding exercises.
Practice data manipulation with financial datasets.
Study investment strategy quantitative techniques.
Familiarize with statistical analysis methods.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you solved data challenges.
Explain teamwork in complex projects.
Discuss handling tight project deadlines.
Illustrate learning from feedback experiences.

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