Director, Order, Trade, and Compliance

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. We direct over 40% of our profits every year—more than $2 billion since 2000—to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, supporting the institute’s breakthrough work in defeating life‑threatening diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s.

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.

We are looking for a Director of the Trading and Compliance Team that will lead a high‑performing group responsible for the firm’s core platform for trading, legal, and compliance systems. This role is critical to ensure operational excellence, scalability, and innovation as the team supports our growing business. Your primary responsibilities include demonstrating technical proficiency and best practices within our software development team, working closely with Technical Leads, Product Owners and Architects to identify and implement solutions delivered through Agile development.

This hybrid position will be based out of our Kansas City, MO office. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

• Provide strategic direction for Order, Trade and Compliance technology initiatives, aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Drive modernization and rationalization of trading platforms to support efficiency and scalability.
• Lead and mentor a team of developers, architects, and analysts.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee design, development, and maintenance of systems supporting portfolio management, trading, and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to Agile methodologies and best practices in software development.
• Partner with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Compliance Officers, and Operations teams to deliver solutions that meet business needs.
• Coordinate with enterprise architecture and data teams on integration and compliance reporting.
• Ensure systems meet regulatory standards and internal compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams on audits and reporting.
• Stay on top of market trends, technological advancements, and industry best practices.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process optimization, and adoption of emerging technologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in technology leadership roles within Investment Management.
• Strong understanding of trading platforms, compliance systems, and market connectivity (e.g., Bloomberg AIM, Fact Set, S&P, FIX protocols).
• Proven experience managing Agile development teams and large‑scale technology projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with cloud, on‑prem and hybrid architectures.
• Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors:
  Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.

• Experience with ETF trading and compliance workflows.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (SEC, FINRA) and compliance tools.
• Advanced degree or relevant certifications (CFA, PMP, Agile).

• Competitive compensation package with bonus plan.
• Generous PTO and competitive benefits.
• 401(k) 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.

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