Business Process Automation Developer

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 theres an unexpected side to us too. We direct over 40% of our profits every yearmore than $2 billion since 2000to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Our ongoing financial support drives the Institutes breakthrough work and mission of defeating life-threatening diseases like cancer and Alzheimers. So the better we do for our clients the more we can do for everyone.

All 1400 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 youre excited to learn more about us we cant wait to learn more about you.

Role Summary

Join our Digitization Team as a Business Process Automation Developer (internally known as Robotics Developer) where youll play a key role in transforming business processes through automation. This position focuses on leveraging business-led automation technologiesprimarily UiPath and Chorus BPMto enhance productivity streamline operations and deliver measurable business value. Youll collaborate cross-functionally to design and implement intelligent automation solutions while dedicating approximately 10% of your time to continuous learning and staying ahead of emerging technologies in the financial services industry.

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

Collaborate within an Agile team to identify automation opportunities and implement smart scalable solutions.

Design develop and maintain automated workflows that improve user experience and operational efficiency.

Partner with business stakeholders and system architects to shape the strategic use of intelligent automation tools.

Build strong relationships with process owners to deeply understand business challenges and identify automation potential.

Support solution testing efforts including test case development execution and issue resolution.

Create and maintain process documentation including current and future state workflows.

Participate in design reviews to ensure solutions meet business and technical requirements.

Apply industry-standard business analysis techniques to support evolving business models and promote knowledge sharing.

Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all deliverables.

Work independently while knowing when to seek guidance or collaborate.

Occasionally provide after-hours support for critical automation processes.

What You Bring to the Team (Required)

Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in automation within a corporate or enterprise environment with a proven ability to implement and optimize automated processes.

Familiarity with automation technologies especially UiPath and Chorus BPM.

Exposure to or experience working with SQL C Visual Basic or XML in automation or process improvement contexts.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.

Proven ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders.

Adaptable and comfortable working in ambiguous or evolving environments.

Resilient forward-thinking and committed to continuous improvement.

Skilled in identifying risks and navigating barriers to change.

Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional settings.

Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors : Client Focused Courageous and Accountable Collaborative Curious and Adaptable Competitively Driven.

Additional Assets (Preferred)

Experience working in Agile environments.

Knowledge of transfer agency operations and the mutual fund industry.

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 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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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1