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American Century Investments · 1 day ago

Associate Client Portfolio Manager

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $145K/yr

5+ years exp

American Century Investments is a leading global asset manager focused on investment management and dedicated to supporting medical research. The Associate Client Portfolio Manager – Fixed Income will provide investment product expertise and serve as a key representative of the Fixed Income investment team, engaging with clients and analyzing market trends.

Financial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Demonstrate deep knowledge of American Century’s Fixed Income products, philosophy, and process. Effectively communicate investment strategy, performance attribution, and market insights across macroeconomic, credit, and interest rate environments

Analyze macroeconomic indicators, yield curves, credit spreads, and sector trends. Interpret and communicate results using analytical tools such as Bloomberg, FactSet, eVestment Alliance, Morningstar, or Aladdin

Deliver persuasive presentations to institutional and intermediary clients, prospects, and consultants. Act as the technical expert for Fixed Income strategies in new business pitches, investment reviews, product launches, and conference calls

Travel as needed to meet with clients and consultants domestically and internationally. Travel requirements will vary based on business needs and market conditions

Conduct investment training sessions for sales and marketing teams, focusing on Fixed Income strategy positioning and market dynamics

Position Fixed Income products competitively against peers, highlighting differentiators such as risk management, ESG integration, and portfolio construction

Create and maintain high-quality presentation materials tailored to Fixed Income strategies. Lead the development and updates of investment marketing content

Maintain detailed documentation of Fixed Income investment processes, philosophies, and portfolio construction methodologies

Serve as a liaison between the Fixed Income portfolio management teams and client-facing teams, ensuring alignment on strategy, risk, and performance messaging

Collaborate with investment teams to identify opportunities for new Fixed Income products and enhancements. Provide market feedback to inform product development

Support RFP responses related to Fixed Income strategies and ensure accurate product positioning

Lead or contribute to ad hoc projects that support the growth and evolution of the Fixed Income investment platform

Qualification

Fixed Income expertiseInvestment communicationsClient portfolio managementCFACAIA designationMacroeconomic analysisPresentation skillsThought leadership contentInstitutional-quality communicationTeam collaborationAdaptabilityStrategic mindset

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field. MBA preferred. CFA and/or CAIA designation strongly desired

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Fixed Income investment management or sales

Proven experience in investment communications, product management, or client portfolio management within Fixed Income

Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex investment concepts into client-friendly language

Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven