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 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 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.
Role Summary
ACI is seeking an experienced Senior Data Quality Specialist to join our high‑performing Data Management team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in data quality rule development, cloud‑based implementations, and analytical problem‑solving who enjoys building scalable, automated solutions. This role reports to the IT Manager, Software Engineering.
This hybrid position will be based out of our Kansas City, MO 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 Impact
Work proficiently with AWS cloud technologies and lead data quality (DQ) cloud implementations.
Use automated tools like Alteryx and Python scripts to extract data from primary and secondary sources.
Lead data quality (DQ) cloud implementations using AWS, delivering end‑to‑end DQ solutions from design through execution.
Design and build a robust data quality platform leveraging tools such as Alteryx and Tableau, supporting automated reconciliations, data profiling, metrics, and dashboards.
Use automated tools and scripting (Alteryx, Python, SQL) to extract, analyze, and validate data from multiple sources.
Proactively identify, analyze, and resolve data quality issues by reviewing reports, KPIs, patterns, and trends to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
Apply analytical and predictive techniques to diagnose and anticipate data quality risks.
Prepare clear, actionable analyses and reports for leadership and stakeholders, translating complex data insights into informed business decisions.
Partner closely with engineers, programmers, and business leaders to drive process improvements, system enhancements, and data governance practices.
What You Bring to the Team (Required)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
6+ years of experience in software development, data management, or data quality–focused roles, including experience operating in a senior or lead capacity.
Strong hands‑on experience with SQL, data analysis, and data quality automation.
Proficiency with Alteryx and Tableau.
Highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working with complex data sets.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Self‑directed, adaptable, and motivated to continuously learn new technologies and grow subject‑matter expertise.
Experience working in Agile environments and building strong cross‑functional relationships.
Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.
Additional Assets (Preferred)
Master's degree in a relevant field.
Experience with Python.
Exposure to AWS cloud‑native services, particularly in cloud‑based data quality implementations.
Familiarity with Glue ETL or other BI tools.
The above statements are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
What We Offer
Learn more about our benefits and perks.
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 HR-Talent_Acquisition@americancentury.com. 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-Hybrid
American Century Proprietary Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.