Business Analyst 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 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. 

Are you seeking an opportunity to learn the basics of the financial services industry with a reputable firm in KC?

The Business Analyst Intern responsibilities include assessing the requirements of the organization with respect to its operations and processes, as well as the design and implementation of new systems.  The Business Analyst Intern will work closely with a team responsible for automating business processes.  They will learn and understand our system applications and help to identify improvement opportunities.  The analyst will test automations to ensure that they meet stakeholder requirements.  The position requires an individual capable of operating in a fast-paced environment while working on several projects simultaneously.   

In this internship, you will...

• Gather and document requirements using interviews, analysis of business processes or conducting requirements workshops.

• Analyze task and workflows to effectively develop use cases and test scenarios.

• Drive and challenge business units on their assumptions of how they will successfully execute their plans.

• Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding, and distinguish user requests from the underlying true needs.

• Proactively communicate and collaborate with external and internal customers to analyze information needs and functional requirements.

• Assist with the configuration of vendor systems and tools to meet business requirements.

• Serve as the conduit between internal/external customers and the software development teams through which requirements flow.

• Be the liaison between the business units, support team, technology teams and external vendors.

• Prepare user documentation and training documentation as necessary.

• Troubleshoot and solve problems relating to production systems and business processes.

Here are some attributes that we are looking for in our next intern:

• Model the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors- Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitive Drive

• Passion for gaining experience within the finance industry and an aim to learn more about client relationships and support

• Students seeking opportunities to acquire full-time roles beyond graduation

Here's what will make you standout:

• Experience working with a vendor accounting platform such as UiPath, SS&C applications, etc.

• Strong technical aptitude and ability to work with technical teams

• Demonstrated effectiveness working in dynamic and changing environment.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.

Here's Why You Should Choose ACI:

• 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

• Housing assistance for any interns that join us with a permanent residence outside of the Kansas City Metro Area

• Access to Business Resource Groups t