Investment Representative Part Time (11 a.m.-3 p.m.)

Job Description:

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

We are seeking a diverse group of professionals to join our team in our Investment Representative training program.

The start date for this class is October 15, 2025.

If you enjoy helping people achieve their goals, learning about finance, and developing an understanding of client-centric sales strategies - this role is a magnificent place to start a future in our industry!

This position sits within our Personal Financial Solutions Client Care Organization, and each of our representatives individually handle a fluctuating volume of inbound calls from our retail investors every single day. Investment Representatives work within a highly structured/scheduled environment to deliver a top-tier client experience and handle a variety of requests including transactions, account management & troubleshooting across client inquiries.

We have crafted an outstanding, 5-week, Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm, classroom style onboarding and training program to set our representatives on a path to success at our firm. The training materials and training period are paid for by American Century.

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.

This hybrid position will be based out of our Kansas City office.

Schedule:

• Within this position, scheduling is highly structured to ensure the best balance between our representative’s availability and client servicing
• During the paid 5-week training program, the trainee class will work Monday-Friday 8am-5pm CT in office at 4400 Main Street.
• Post training, part time new hires will work part-time shifts from 11am-3pm in office (subject to change based on business needs)
• Upon the successful completion of the initial training period and showing proficiency (3-6 months), employees can look forward to a complete work from home schedule (subject to change based on business needs and team meetings)
• Remote part-time employees are scheduled to have one 15 minute break.
• Schedules may be adjusted as volume and business needs dictates. For example, during high volume periods, PTO and scheduled off the phone activities may be reduced or eliminated.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Learn how to cultivate and nurture client relationships and build dedication to our brand by providing efficient, effective, and friendly client service
• Develop a keen understanding and ability to communicate ACI funds, products, policies, procedures, and financial industry knowledge
• Develop foundational understanding of the IRS regulations and recognition of tax implications in order to provide our clients value
• Craft new value for clients by offering personalized, relevant investment solutions
• Embed our Service to Sales culture by communicating new opportunities to our clients that will not only benefit their financial situation, but also the firm by acquiring additional assets and new clients
• Receive continuing education up-training to enable handling additional call types within different business units from an overflow perspective

What You Bring to the Team (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Crucial communication and task organization skills
• Sophisticated skill in computer usage and the ability to type 30 WPM minimum
• Ability to practice resiliency, flexibility, and relationship management
• Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.

The above statements are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Why should you work at ACI?

• Competitive Pay: $23.26 per hour starting with annual bonus opportunity dependent on employee and company performance
• Flexible workplace/work from home plans post-training once proficient (3-6 months) in role
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401K matching
• 10 days paid time off / 11 holidays each year
• Business Casual Dress Code
• Free On-Site Parking
• Generous benefits plans and resources
• After 12-months in role, opportunities for future career advancement within the department or into other areas of the company, including: Sales, Legal, Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, Operations, Human Resources, and more! 65% of our Associates were promoted to new positions within their first two years.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package with bonus plan
• Generous PTO and competitive benefits
• 401k with 5% company match plus annual performance-based discretionary contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, formal mentorship program, live and online learning

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.