Job Title
In this role, you will be accountable for the overall quality, accuracy, and timely distribution of multiple client documents that are distributed on both a defined schedule and ad hoc distributions. You will also be responsible for thorough testing and validation of processes and outputs; providing timely communication to internal partners, advisors, and clients on identified issues. You will provide effective leadership to direct reports, and collaborate and partner with risk management, marketing, technology, and compliance teams to identify process improvement opportunities. Additionally, you'll manage WSPs and SLAs, ensuring strong audit controls are being met. Key Responsibilities :
Manage, test and deliver quality client output, including but not limited to account statements, confirms, checks, etc.
Work with auditors to pull requested data, assist with their analysis, and prepare responses.
Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly WSPs and perform assessment of KPIs and SLAs, ensuring audit controls are being met.
Act as a point of escalation for incidents and REVs, working with senior management to remediate in a timely manner.
Provide effective leadership to direct reports, including performance management practices through individual performance plans, annual reviews, regular one on one meetings and feedback sessions, ongoing coaching and development.
Work to improve processes and ensure adequate internal / external procedures are established and adhered to, making enhancements to improve productivity, quality, and cost.
Responsible for the successful testing and execution of the annual tax process.
Demonstrate expertise in leading and / or facilitating projects & Ad Hoc tasks, including complex account research, implementations, drafting and adhering to testing protocols, enhancements, improvements, and participating in industry committees.
Proactively identify opportunities to enhance risk management practices, championing continuous improvement and fostering a culture of accountability.
Required Qualifications :
7 to 10 years' experience in Financial Services
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Active Series 7 or ability to obtain within 90 days
Active Series 24 or ability to obtain within 90 days
Preferred Qualifications :
In-depth knowledge of business operations and processes with ability to articulate these processes to others
Experience driving process / asset changes and initiatives
Experience leading presentations at meetings
Experience working in Service Delivery supporting various product lines and communicating with clients and advisors
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead up, down and across the organization, influence without authority
Strong negotiation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and facilitation skills; demonstrated ability to clearly and persuasively communicate ideas, issues and recommendations to senior leadership
Extensive knowledge of company products and services
High degree of initiative, self-motivation, organizational, problem-solving skills, and conflict management skills
Ability to work in a multi-tasked and rapidly changing environment and be highly flexible and adaptive to change
Ability to effectively manage external vendor partners
Demonstrable knowledge of key asset management processes
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 :
The estimated base salary for this role is $120,000 - $162,000 / 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.
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 : Business Support & Operations
Line of Business : SERVD Service Delivery
Director Processing • Minneapolis, MN, US