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 owned and independent, we focus solely on investment management. But there’s an unexpected side to us, too. We direct 40% of our dividends every year—over $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 who work here around 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.
Join our Sustainable Research team
Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to make an impact in the financial industry? As an intern on our Sustainable Research team at American Century Investments, you'll dive into our sustainable investing approach, collaborating with team members and connecting with various professionals throughout our organization. Your journey here will blend learning and hands-on experience through meaningful projects that support both our Sustainable Research team and investment teams.
This program is for currently enrolled undergraduate students. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2026.
- Location: this onsite position will be based out of our New York City office.
- Program dates: June 2nd - August 6th (10 weeks)
- Work schedule: 40 hours/week - Monday-Friday (8am-5pm)
In this internship, you will...
- Gain an understanding of how we integrate material sustainability/ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors into our investment processes.
- Conduct company-level research using our proprietary sustainable research platform to identify and assess material sustainability risks and opportunities.
- Contribute to stewardship campaigns based on key material sustainability-related topics such as water scarcity and human capital management.
- Analyze corporate governance matters at both individual company and macro industry levels.
- Gather data and develop reports, using Tableau or other data visualization tools, to generate insights to supplement our sustainability assessments.
- Conduct research related to our key sustainability themes (Health Care, Climate, Empowerment, Sustainable Living and Technological Advancement).
- Assist with ad hoc projects related to proxy voting and stewardship.
- Participate in engagements conducted with investee companies on sustainability-related topics.
Here are some attributes that we are looking for in our next intern:
- Model the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors- Client Focused, Courageous & Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitive Drive
- Passion for gaining experience within the finance industry and a strive to learn more about the investment industry, balanced investing and stewardship
- Strong analytical and research skills: ability to distill sophisticated information from various sources into clear, concise communications that may be distributed throughout other areas of the organization
- Ability to navigate and manipulate PowerPoint and Excel daily for work product management
- Some exposure to Tableau and/or other technical/data visualization platforms
- Strong communication skills both orally and written
Here's what will make you stand out:
- A current rising Junior or Senior Undergraduate student, currently enrolled fulltime in Economics, Finance, Business, Investment Management, or equivalent subject matter
- Passion for understanding and analyzing the impact of ESG/sustainability factors on companies.
Here's Why You Should Choose ACI:
- Our interns receive competitive payas 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
- A robust social and philanthropic calendar of events hosted just for interns!
Internship Structure:
- 10 Week Program
- 40 Hours a week, between 8am-5pm CST
What We Offer
- Our interns receive competitive pay! As well as 401k eligibility for contributions
- We offer a 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 with (Accelerate, Charlie Mike, Emerging Professionals, Enable, Pride, Mosaic)
- Casual dress code - you can be comfortable and express your unique self
- A robust social and philanthropic calendar of events hosted just for interns!
For New York based, the salary for this role is $25/hour. Actual offers are based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training. This position is eligible for cash incentive providing the potential to earn more.
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
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student
- Passion for gaining experience in the finance and investment industry
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Ability to distill complex information into clear, concise communications
- Ability to use Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel daily
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Exposure to Tableau or other technical/data visualization platforms
- Rising junior or senior undergraduate student enrolled full-time in Economics, Finance, Business, Investment Management, or an equivalent subject
- Passion for understanding and analyzing ESG and sustainability factors affecting companies
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.
