Our FirmAmerican Century Investments is a leading global asset manager focused on delivering investment results and building long-term client relationships while supporting research that can improve human health and save lives. Founded in 1958, the firm's 1,400 employees serve financial professionals, institutions, corporations, and individual investors, offering a wide range of investment strategies across a variety of investment disciplines.We are committed to providinginstitutional-quality,Privately controlled and independent, we focus solely on investment management. This empowers us to align our decisions with client expectations and concentrate on their long-term money management needs.Our culture of winning behaviors exemplifies our dedication to clients every single day. Delivering investment results enables us to distribute over 40% of our dividends-more than $1.8 billion - to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, a 500-person, non-profit basic biomedical research organization with a controlling interest in American Century Investments. Our dividend payments provide ongoing financial support for the Institute's work of uncovering the causes, treatments, and prevention of life-threatening diseases, like cancer.For more information, please visit americancentury.com.As anAI/ML Technical LeadJoin our team at American Century Investments and contribute to the future of financial services innovation through AI/ML. Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking organization driving positive change in the industry!Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage AI/ML projects within the financial services domain, ensuring alignment with investmentobjectivesand regulatory requirements.Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to define project requirements, scope, and success criteria.Utilize cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and AI tools (e.g.,Sagemaker, Azure ML) to develop and deploy AI/ML models that enhance investment decision-making processes.Apply advanced AI algorithms, including linear regression, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, KNN, decision trees, and classification, to analyze financial data andidentifyinvestment opportunities.Leverage LLM/GenAImodel experience to implement sophisticated AI techniques.Evaluate and recommend AI cloud and managed services tailored to the financial services industry, such asGenAI,MLOps, and Model Governance, to ensure compliance and efficiency.Collaborate with data scientists, quants, and investment professionals to integrate AI/ML models into investment strategies and management processes.This role combines machine learning (ML) andDevOps to ensure smooth deployment, monitoring, and management of ML models.Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, providing regular updates and insights on AI/ML initiatives.Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, exploring new AI techniques and methodologies to drive competitive advantage in the financial services market.Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in navigating complex regulatory environments and evolving market conditions.QualificationsBachelors degree in Computer Science, Finance, or a related field required. Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science or related field, strongly preferred.Proven experience as a TechnicalLeador similar role within the financial services industry(i.e.Investment Management, FinTech, For Startup)with a focus on AI/ML projects.Experience in Sales and Marketing outside of these industries is a plus.Strongproficiencyin cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and AI tools (e.g.,Sagemaker, Azure ML) tailored to financial applications.In-depth knowledge of AI/ML algorithms and techniques relevant to analysis and model development, including linear regression, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, KNN, decision trees, and classification.Experience with LLM/GenAImodels and NLP frameworks (e.g., OpenAI, Titan, Claude, Word2Vec, Spacy) for analyzing text and provide conversational assistants for business functions.Solid understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, and asset management principles.Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing technical challenges.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.RequirementExhibits the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven, Adheres to the highest ethical standards and business practices, and Supports a culture of compliance.Additional RequirementsEmployees 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.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. 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