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Systematic Credit Intern at American Century Investments

Systematic Credit Intern

American Century Investments · NY, US

3 weeks ago

Systematic Credit Intern

American Century Investments · NY, US

25 days ago
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About the Role

The Global Fixed Income Group at American Century Investments is seeking a curious, analytically minded intern to help solve real-world investment problems using data, research, and code. Working alongside systematic credit investment professionals, you will explore large financial datasets, test investment ideas, and contribute to research and security-selection models.

Responsibilities

  • Own a research project from initial hypothesis and data analysis through testing, interpretation, and presentation.
  • Work directly with quantitative researchers and portfolio managers to investigate investment signals and enhance systematic credit strategies.
  • Analyze large financial and market datasets using Python.
  • Explore potential projects such as developing investment signals, evaluating alternative datasets, improving portfolio-construction techniques, or testing enhancements to existing credit-selection models.
  • Learn how quantitative research is translated into portfolio and security-selection decisions.
  • Present your findings and recommendations to members of the investment team.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, economics, statistics, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field.
  • Experience using Python for data analysis.
  • Attention to details, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Interest in investing, financial markets, and data-driven research.
  • Ability to communicate technical findings clearly and collaborate effectively with others.
  • Intellectual curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn.
  • Experience working with large financial or alternative datasets.
  • Coursework or project experience in statistics, machine learning, econometrics, or portfolio analysis.
  • Familiarity with fixed income or credit markets.
  • 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.

Skills

  • Python for data analysis
  • Data analysis
  • Statistics
  • Machine learning
  • Econometrics
  • Portfolio analysis
  • Fixed income
  • Credit markets

Location

  • New York City, NY

Work Type

  • Onsite
  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Intern

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree

Salary/Compensations

  • $30 per hour

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly pay
  • Eligibility to contribute to a 401(k)
  • Dedicated mentor for career guidance and support
  • Opportunities to connect with investment professionals and colleagues
  • Access to Business Resource Groups
  • Robust calendar of social, professional-development, and philanthropic events for interns
  • Collaborative workplace with a casual dress environment

About the Company

  • American Century Investments is a leading global asset manager with over 65 years of experience.
  • The firm is privately controlled and independent, focusing solely on investment management.
  • Over 40% of profits are directed to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, supporting breakthrough work in defeating diseases.
  • The company has 1,400 employees globally.
  • Employees are inspired by the difference their work can make.

Equal Opportunity

  • American Century Investments is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations.
  • The company strives to provide reasonable accommodation to any qualified individual under the ADA to perform essential job functions.
  • 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.