Staff Auditor

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ameriprise has an exciting opportunity for a Staff Auditor to join our team! As a Staff Auditor, you’ll support the planning and execution of audit and compliance activities, including SOX, MAR, and FDICIA, while learning how risk and controls operate across the business. You’ll help evaluate processes, identify control gaps, assess risk exposure, and contribute practical, cost‑effective recommendations. Working closely with experienced auditors and business partners, you’ll gain exposure to presenting findings and results to management and build a strong foundation in risk management, controls, and governance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent
0-1 year of experience
Strong communication skills
Availability to travel
Develop and practice basic audit skills and business knowledge

Nice To Haves

Accounting or Finance degree
CIA, CPA, CISA

Responsibilities

Execute portions of the Risk & Control Services plan, including audit activities and SOX/MAR/FDICIA compliance activities.
Present objectives and results to various levels of management.
Execute on a structured approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.
Identify control deficiencies, assess exposure and significance, and propose cost effective recommendations.
Monitor and validate Management Action Plan status and recommend closure of Management Action Plans when actions are complete and identified deficiencies have been addressed.
Coordinate with appropriate control groups in planning and executing assigned work.
Complete work within established timelines.
Proactively communicate/escalate challenges and roadblocks that impact ability to meet established timelines.
Gather information and provide input into risk assessments in conformance with department standards.