Enterprise Data Intern

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.

Role Summary

Explore Three Unique Data Career Paths: Data Engineering, Data Analytics, and Data/AI

Are you passionate about data, technology, and using information to solve real-world business challenges? Join American Century Investments for a 10-week summer internship and gain hands-on experience working alongside talented IT data professionals who are helping shape the future of our business.

Whether your interests lie in Data Engineering, Analytics, or AI and Machine Learning, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, learn from experienced mentors, and apply classroom knowledge in a professional environment.

This program is for currently enrolled undergraduate rising seniors who will graduate in December 2027 - Spring 2028. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2026.

• Location: this onsite position will be based out of our Kansas City, MO or Southlake (DFW area), TX office.
• Program dates: June 2nd - August 6th (10 weeks).
• Work schedule: 40 hours/week - Monday - Friday (8 am - 5 pm).

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.

How You Will Make an Impact

As an Enterprise Data Intern, you will:

• Partner with experienced data professionals on projects that influence business decision-making.
• Explore technologies and platforms used across Data Engineering, Analytics, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML).
• Learn how data is collected, managed, transformed, and leveraged to create value across the organization.
• Gain exposure to modern cloud platforms, data pipelines, analytics tools, and AI-driven solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, solve problems, and deliver impactful results.
• Present project findings and recommendations to leaders and stakeholders.

Our IT organization supports every area of the business, including Investment Management, Sales, Client Services, and Corporate Functions. Through a combination of cloud technologies, custom-built applications, and industry-leading software, we deliver solutions that help people make smarter decisions with data.

What You Bring to the Team (Required)

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
• Expected graduation between December 2027 and Spring 2028.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Coursework, academic projects, internship experience, or personal experience in one or more of the following areas: Python, SQL, Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Data Science, Cloud Computing (AWS or Azure), Artificial Intelligence (AI), or Machine Learning (ML).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new technologies and concepts.
• Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and 401k eligibility for employee contributions.
• Mentor Program - during your time with us you will be assigned a dedicated mentor to provide career coaching and mentoring.
• Access to our Business Resource Groups (Emerging Professionals, Pride, Mosaic, Green Team, and others.)
• Casual dress code - be comfortable and express your unique self.
• A robust social and philanthropic calendar of events hosted just for Interns!

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 HR-Talent_Acquisition@americancentury.com. 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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