Finance Leadership Development Program Associate

Ameriprise•Minneapolis, MN

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, and RiverSource, we're committed to helping early-career talent grow through meaningful work and practical learning. Whether you're joining us as an Intern or Leadership Development Program participant, you'll work alongside experienced colleagues, contribute fresh perspectives, and gain exposure to the people, projects, and experiences that drive our business forward. Guided by our values of excellence in all we do and respect for individuals and our communities, participants will have opportunities to connect with Executive Leadership through our ELT Speaker Series, gaining insights from senior leaders across the business, while also making a positive impact through our annual volunteering day. Our program is guided by values of being client focused, acting with integrity always, striving for excellence in all we do, and showing respect for individuals and our communities. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with senior leaders through our Executive Leadership Team (ELT) Speaker Series, gaining valuable business insights and career perspectives, while also giving back through our annual volunteering day, supporting the communities in which we live and work. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills, expand your network, and explore what's possible across a global financial services organization. About the Role: Over 24 months, you’ll dive into three dynamic 8-month rotations that will give you real-world experience in key areas like: Accounting/tax/audit – learn the steps to reach the bottom line Finance – create decision support-based analytics for business partners Utility – blend both your finance and accounting skills on business projects that involve our internal service providers and business processes (ex: procurement, risk, treasury, real estate, business planning and analysis) After exploring the breadth of the business unit(s) through each rotation, LDPs have the opportunity to post to a permanent position within Ameriprise Financial.

Requirements

Current Senior at a 4-year university pursing a bachelor’s degree
Finance, Accounting, Economics or Mathematics, or related field
Graduation date of December 202 6 or May/June 202 7
Commitment to complete the full 24-month Leadership Development Program
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).

Nice To Haves

High degree of self-motivation with strong integrity and ethics
Proven organization skills and ability to manage time effectively
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Ability to work and communicate collaboratively with all levels of the organization including team members, managers, and senior leaders
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Prepare a cost benefit analysis to determine expected benefits of a new product or program
Analyze profit and loss statements and recommend solutions to grow revenues and manage expenses
Balance sheet management, due diligence, and process re-engineering
Prepare expense and revenue forecasts and analyze trends and variances from plan and prior forecasts
Work with a team conducting an audit and testing controls of a business process
Evaluate business risks and opportunities to mitigate risk
Assist with the creation of a cash flow spreadsheet for purposes of dividend planning
Perform analysis of taxable income from investments, variance analysis and year over year trends
Build and maintain financial models to drive critical initiatives.
Worked with key partners from finance and the business to build documentation and present to leaders.
Worked with teams across the Finance Business Unit to assist with implementing new software for the organization.