The Ameriprise Financial Leadership Development Program (LDP) offers meaningful work experience for emerging talent in a FORTUNE 500® company within the Financial Services industry. The Operations LDP is an 18-month commitment designed cultivate your business acumen, gain on-the-job training, network in a supportive, inclusive, team-based environment, have exposure to senior leaders and contribute to the success of the company through three, 6-month rotations.

The Service & Operations team supports the analysis of business processes and works at developing solutions to best support the organization. As an Operations LDP, you will work with team members to support the following areas:

• Service Delivery
• Clearing Operations
• Risk Management
• Advisor, Client, and Employee Experience
• Voice of the Customer
• Service Tool and Workflow Design
• Data Management
• Vendor Management

After exploring the breadth of the business unit(s) through each rotation, LDPs may have the opportunity to post to a permanent position within Ameriprise Financial.

Responsibilities vary depending on current rotation and assigned projects(s) and may include:

Participating on project teams responsible for implementing new programsRecommending and leading enhancements to existing processesCreating, updating, and managing review processes for new/existing communicationsDrafting and maintaining project plans and status reportsCapturing and tracking project issues and assisting with resolutionIdentify opportunities in a compliance analytical process and propose solutionsAppreciate and present pros and cons e.g., sustainability of new implementations for supervisor reviewDocument and test

Project Examples:

Data Analytics

Develop Microsoft Power BI dashboardsGain experience working in AWS data environment using tools like Athena and PythonTranslate business requirements into data analytic solutionsDevelop programming logic to flag potential compliance risk

Compliance Communications Review Group (CCRG)

Maintaining and improving policies/proceduresRestructuring the resource center websiteTesting potential program improvementsInvestigations Provide analytical and support work for senior investigators, and trained to handle minor casesObserve investigators on cases and advisor interviews

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Anti-Fraud

Conduct client reviews for non-financial and financial crimes to assess the monetary and reputational risk of maintaining a client relationshipCreate client reports with findings, and discuss client statuses with advisors

Supervisory Controls Units (SCU)

Conduct supervisory and compliance proceduresData assurance testing across the organizationReview and edit procedures through CompliSource

Required Qualifications

Current Senior at a 4-year university pursing a bachelor’s degree Business Analytics, Finance, Political Science, or related fieldGraduation date of December 2025 or May/June 2026Commitment to complete the full 18-month Leadership Development Program

Preferred Qualifications

High degree of self-motivation with strong integrity and ethicsProven organization skills and ability to manage time effectivelyExcellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skillsAbility to work and communicate collaboratively with all levels of the organization including team members, managers, and senior leadersProficient with Microsoft Office SuiteExperience with Microsoft Power BI, Python, SAS, or equivalent technologies

 The company does not offer sponsorship for this opportunity.

About Our Company

At Ameriprise Financial, we’re not just in the business of helping clients with their financial goals – we also help our advisors and employees reach their true potential by embracing an inclusive and collaborative culture. We celebrate the unique qualities and reward the contributions of our talented, passionate employees. If you’re motivated and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares about you and your community, take the next step with Ameriprise Financial.
 
Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Our Company
We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of 2024. With our team of more than 20,000 people in 20 countries, we advise, manage and protect assets and income of more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.

Base Pay Salary

Base Salary Range The estimated base salary for this role is $64,000.00. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt

Job Family Group

Human Capital

Line of Business  

GCO General Counsel's Organization