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 year-end 2024. Our team of 22,000 people across 19 countries, serves 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.

Job Description

This position manages and supports several administrative functions within the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Wealth Management Advisor Group. This position will report to the Vice President - Planning and Administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the SVP, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Wealth Management Advisor Group organization along with members of his team, to coordinate and manage all activities and functions critical to the day-to-day operation of the office of the COO.
• Provide administrative support to leader, the COO and others as assigned - including calendar, expense management, travel planning, meeting planning, shipping, meeting prep, and more.
• Act as backup and key partner of the Executive Assistant to the office of Bill Williams.
• Support and assist with coordination and scheduling of various department and senior leader meetings within scope of COO or as delegated by Executive Assistant
• Coordinate and help prepare various materials for leadership and help facilitate timely execution of deliverables
• Provide on-boarding and off-boarding assistance as needed, including identifying office/desk space, requesting system and network access, ordering office equipment and supplies, etc.
• Research, respond, and resolve questions regarding department processes, functions, and requests. Partner with other functional areas to quickly resolve issues and accomplish responsibilities.
• Proactively point out areas where additional communication are warranted - within and outside of business unit.
• Coordinate deadlines and inputs for the annual planning process; which includes focus on Investment Optimization (I/O), Business Metrics and Headcount Planning
• Assist in the gathering of the business updates, metrics and other requirements to the office of the COO of the Wealth Management Advisor Group
• Manage the coordination and tracking of information, programs and initiatives that support the organization using various systems and tools, including OneDrive, Share point, copilot, word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Coordinates communication to the COO organization - including staff meetings, huddles, etc.
• Provide end to end management and support of events as assigned, including Town Halls, Offsites, employee onboarding, and other employee development sessions within the scope of the COO.
• Help lead and participate in driving Employee Satisfaction action team and goals. Assist in communicating plan and goal achievement up to COO.
• Interact with internal business partners to track, maintain, and communicate department information including facilities management, human capital tracking and business continuity updates.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree; or 3-5 years of equivalent administrative and/or project management experience.
• Adept at building positive and collaborative working relationships.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to handle/maintain private and confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and take proactive initiative on work with little direction.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with standard business hardware and software (including Microsoft Office products).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous administrative support experience

Visa Sponsorship

Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).

In-OfficeCollaboration

We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing,productivityand personal connection, wedeliver forour stakeholders - clients, advisors,employeesand shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may requireadditionalin-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.

Base Pay Salary

The estimated base salary for this role is $66,700-$91,700 / year. 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.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Job Family Group

Business Support & Operations

Line of Business

AFG Ameriprise Franchise Group

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

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.

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