About Us
American Century Investments® is a leading global asset manager with over 65 years of experience helping a broad base of clients achieve their financial goals. Our expertise spans global equities and fixed income, multi-asset strategies, ETFs, and private investments.
Privately controlled and independent, we focus solely on investment management. But there’s an unexpected side to us, too. We direct over 40% of our profits every year—more than $2 billion since 2000—to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Our ongoing financial support drives the Institute’s breakthrough work and mission of defeating life-threatening diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. So, the better we do for our clients, the more we can do for everyone.
All 1,400 of us across the globe are inspired every day by the unique difference our hard work can make in so many lives. It shows in the curiosity we bring to every initiative, the deep relationships we build with our clients, and the way we treat each other in the hallway. If you’re excited to learn more about us, we can’t wait to learn more about you.
Role Summary
Join a multifaceted asset manager as the ETF Capital Markets Director – EMEA, leading the expansion of a $500 million UCITS Active ETF business. As part of the Global Capital Markets Team, you'll lead day-to-day responsibilities, provide strategic leadership, and be the sole EMEA representative until the business scales. This role requires a UCITS ETF expert who can navigate the internal and external ecosystem, respond promptly to partner and client inquiries, and define ETF requirements for new American Century and Avantis Investors ETFs. You'll also engage with the sales team and clients, offering education and guidance on trading ETFs and investment strategies.
This hybrid position will be based out of our London office.
How You Will Make an Impact
Demonstrate expertise in American Century and Avantis Investors UCITS ETFs, focusing on capital markets activities, product structure, and investment processes
Oversee daily responsibilities of the ETF Capital Markets team for UCITS ETFs
Monitor and improve market quality (volume, spreads, premiums, and discounts) of UCITS ETF products
Develop and maintain relationships with UCITS ETF Capital Market participants and partners in Europe
Lead late-stage implementation of new UCITS ETF products, collaborating with internal and external teams
Define ETF ecosystem requirements for new American Century and Avantis ETFs
Assist senior management with research on new and existing products, thought leadership, and other ETF business initiatives
Engage with prospects and clients on investment strategies within the UCITS ETF platform
Ensure timely responses to client and partner inquiries, while acting as an escalation point for issue resolution
What You Bring to the Team (Required)
8+ years of related experience in asset management, securities trading, investment banking, etc, with specific ETF experience
Proven expertise of the UCITS ETF industry, product structure and the related eco-system
Exhibits eagerness to learn, adaptability, energy, and passion for ETFs, finance, and asset management
Be a dynamic and grounded team player comfortable in a small entrepreneurial environment, capable of directing and guiding peers while overseeing team activities.
Able to multi-task while accommodating needed requests.
Confident self-starter who proactively adds new value to the business
BS in Business, Finance or related field
Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.
Additional Assets (Preferred)
MBA or equivalent graduate degree
English and German speaking is highly desired.
4+ years of ETF Capital Markets experience
Experience managing a team
The above statements are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation package with bonus plan
Generous PTO and competitive benefits
UK Pension with company match plus annual performance-based discretionary contribution
Tuition reimbursement, formal mentorship program, live and online learning
Learn more about our benefits and perks.
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.
American Century Investments is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. As such, American Century strives to provide a reasonable accommodation to any qualified individual under the ADA to perform essential job functions.
We encourage people of all backgrounds to join us on our mission. If you require reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the recruitment process, please send a request to [email protected]. All requests for accommodation will be addressed as confidentially as practicable.
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.
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American Century Investments Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about American Century Investments and has not been reviewed or approved by American Century Investments.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, HSA contributions, EAP, condition‑specific programs, virtual care, and wellness amenities. Inclusive elements such as gender‑affirming care and a travel benefit for care not locally available are also highlighted.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support features a 401(k) match up to 5% plus an additional annual employer contribution tied to firm performance, alongside company‑paid life/AD&D and disability coverage. A broad menu of voluntary financial protections further bolsters long‑term security.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family benefits include 10 weeks paid parental leave for birth or adoption, backup dependent care, and caregiver leave. Adoption support is emphasized with recognition and up to $10,000 in eligible expense reimbursement.
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What We Do
American Century Investments® is a leading asset manager focused on delivering investment results and building long-term client relationships while supporting research that can improve health and save lives. It’s how we help our clients Prosper With Purpose™. Every day people are increasingly focused on investing to make the world a better place for themselves, their families, their organizations, and the world at large. It is possible to live a more meaningful and impactful life and give back something that’s more valuable than money. When you invest with us, you can also invest in the future of others and have the potential to impact the lives of millions. That’s possible because of the distinct relationship with the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, which owns more than 40% of American Century Investments. Our dividend payments provide the ongoing financial support for the Institute’s work of uncovering the causes, treatments and prevention of life-threatening diseases, like cancer. Together we can become a powerful force for good…it’s like nothing you’ve seen before from an investment management firm.
