Risk & Fraud Control Analyst

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 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 Summary

The primary responsibility of the Risk and Fraud Control (“RFC”) Analyst is to protect American Century Investments (ACI) and its clients by detecting and deterring fraud, money laundering, identity theft and frequent trading. This individual will have oversight and perform procedures and activities specific to the American Century Privacy Office, Anti-Money Laundering Office (“AML”), and Fraud Committee and Identity Theft Red Flags program.

The RFC Analyst has oversight and performs procedures designed to ensure that various transaction monitoring activities and Customer Identification Procedures (“CIP”) associated with regulatory requirements are carried out effectively and with appropriate supporting documentation. Additionally, the individual will be responsible for transaction and/or case research including making recommendations to the RFC Manager and Sr. AML Officer.

This role reports to the Senior Anti-Money Laundering Officer.

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

• Review and analyze numerous reports, industry notifications, etc., related to the detection and prevention of AML, Fraud, Privacy and Frequent Trade events.
• Utilize systems to validate clients, monitor client activity, and if necessary prevent account transactions.
• Create and administer training for RFC-related topics.
• Manage investigations into suspicious activities. Author and submit Suspicious Activity Reports.
• Create, maintain, document and communicate the AML and Privacy programs at ACI. Ensure “Operational Compliance” requirements are satisfactorily met.
• Support all areas and levels of the firm in accessing and managing risk. Provide risk-based recommendations based on experience, industry trends and knowledge of domestic and international directives/regulations.
• Detect potentially illegal activities by carrying out thorough review of various reports.
• Manage detailed investigations, using appropriate judgments after carefully researching and reviewing the facts of each case.
• Determine priorities, plan, organize and follow through on assignments.
• Complete accurate reports for transaction monitoring that are clear to both internal and external parties.
• Ensure accurate records are maintained in regards to CIP exceptions and other AML program requirements.
• Complete and present executive summary reports/timelines for investigations that require escalation to management.
• Prepare Suspicious Activity Reports and other types of government reports.
• Continual refinement of RFC databases and system-generated and manual AML reports and queries.
• Perform risk assessments on identified business processes and recommend appropriate mitigating control procedures.
• Active participant in RFC meetings (ex. AML Office, Privacy Office, Fraud Committee) and various industry group discussions.

What You Bring to the Team (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Previous transfer agency experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering and Privacy regulations preferred.
• Experience with and an understanding of expected client behavior and activity.
• Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.

The 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 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

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 [email protected]. 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.

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