American Century Investments · 2 months ago
IT Director - Order, Trade, and Compliance
Kansas City, Missouri
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAmerican Century Investments is a leading global asset manager with over 65 years of experience. They are seeking an experienced IT Director to lead their Trading and Compliance software development team, overseeing the firm’s core platform and driving operational excellence to support their rapidly growing business.
Financial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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, FactSet, 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
Preferred
Experience with ETF trading and compliance workflows
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (SEC, FINRA) and compliance tools
Advanced degree or relevant certifications (CFA, PMP, Agile)
Benefits
Competitive compensation package with bonus plan
Generous PTO and competitive benefits
401k with 5% company match plus annual performance-based discretionary contribution
Tuition reimbursement, formal mentorship program, live and online learning
Company
American Century Investments
American Century Investments an asset management company focused on delivering investment results.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Patricia Ribeiro
CIO
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