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
This program is designed for undergraduate students who will be rising seniors and are anticipated to graduate between December 2027 and Spring 2028. The application deadline is October 16, 2026.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
Are you seeking an opportunity to learn the basics of the financial services industry with a reputable firm in Kansas City?
Our Personal Financial Solutions interns gain hands-on experience through formal training, ongoing coaching, mentorship, and meaningful project work. Throughout the summer, interns develop industry knowledge, build professional skills, expand their network, and gain exposure to career opportunities within financial services.
How You Will Make an Impact
Complete a robust training program designed to introduce you to the world of direct-to-consumer finance
Participate in weekly training and study sessions to prepare for and take the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam through FINRA, sponsored by American Century Investments!
Build an understanding of both client-facing and operational functions that support the client experience
Engage with business partners and leaders across the firm to drive career path and networking opportunities
Contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives that support business priorities and improve the client experience
Develop and deliver presentations to peers, leaders, and business partners, strengthening your communication, storytelling, and professional presence skills
What You Bring to the Team (Required)
Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven
Passion for gaining experience within the finance industry and an aim to learn more about client relationships and support
Effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Desire to learn, take initiative, and contribute in a professional business environment
Additional Assets (Preferred)
A rising senior undergraduate student, currently enrolled full-time in any related field, particularly finance, business and with a keen interest in sales
Interest in financial markets, investing, client service, relationship management, or business development
Previous leadership, campus involvement, work experience, or internship experience
What We Offer
Our interns receive competitive pay, as well as 401k eligibility for contributions
Mentor Program: a designated mentor will be assigned to you during your time with us to provide career coaching and mentorship
Access to Business Resource Groups that you can ally and participate in (Accelerate, Charlie Mike, Emerging Professionals, Enable, Pride, Mosaic)
Casual dress code - be comfortable and express your unique self
A robust calendar of social, networking, philanthropic and volunteer events designed specifically for interns
Potential consideration for future full-time opportunities following graduation
Internship Structure
10 Week Program (June 2 - August 7, 2027)
40 hours a week, between 8am-5pm CST
Location: Kansas City, MO
Additional Requirements
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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Skills Required
- Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future
- Demonstrated client focus, courage, accountability, collaboration, curiosity, adaptability, and competitive drive
- Passion for gaining experience in the finance industry and learning about client relationships and support
- Effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Desire to learn, take initiative, and contribute in a professional business environment
- Rising senior undergraduate student enrolled full-time in a related field, particularly finance or business
- Interest in financial markets, investing, client service, relationship management, or business development
- Previous leadership, campus involvement, work experience, or internship experience
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.
