Quantitative Research Intern @ American Century Investments
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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.