Asset-Backed Securities Analyst/Trader

About UsAmerican 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 SummaryThe Asset-Backed Securities Trader/Analyst is responsible for identifying and sourcing attractive investment opportunities for client portfolios, executing trades with best execution, and conducting ongoing portfolio and market surveillance. This role covers both new issue and secondary ABS markets and requires deep fundamental and relative value analysis to generate trade ideas, manage risk, and drive performance.This role reports to VP, Senior Portfolio Manager, Global Fixed Income.This hybrid position will be based out of our New York City, NY office.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 ImpactIdentify and source investment opportunities across ABS new issue and secondary marketsExecute trades and ensure best execution while managing risk and tracking performanceGenerate and present trade ideas aligned with portfolio strategy and market outlookConduct quantitative and qualitative analysis on issuers, collateral, and deal structuresMonitor existing holdings through ongoing surveillance and market analysisBuild and maintain strong relationships with sell-side partners (traders, syndicate, bankers)Collect and synthesize market intelligence to inform portfolio managers and broader teamsRepresent the firm at industry conferences, client meetings, and due diligence engagementsWhat You Bring to the Team (Required)Experience in structured products, securitized credit, or fixed income trading/analysis (ABS preferred)Strong analytical skills including price/yield analysis, collateral performance, and deal documentation reviewAbility to identify relative value opportunities and translate insights into actionable trade ideasKnowledge of ABS markets, including both primary issuance and secondary trading dynamicsStrong communication skills with the ability to present insights to internal teams, clients, and consultantsRelationship management skills with demonstrated ability to engage external market participantsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, market-driven environmentDemonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.Additional Assets (Preferred)Experience conducting on-site issuer due diligenceEstablished relationships within the ABS sell-side and dealer communityAdvanced knowledge of securitized products and relative value positioning across sectorsThe above statements are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.What We Offer Competitive compensation package with bonus planGenerous PTO and competitive benefits401k with 5% company match plus annual performance-based discretionary contributionTuition reimbursement, formal mentorship program, live and online learningLearn more about our benefits and perks.For New York and California based candidates, the salary range for this role is $150,000.00 - $175,000.00. Actual offers are based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training. This position is eligible for cash incentive providing the potential to earn more.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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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.#LI-HybridAmerican Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.SummaryLocation: New York, New YorkType: Full time