Trading Analyst - Minneapolis based

Ameriprise • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $100,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Trading Analyst at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, you will help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the investment process through analysis of executions, market structure dynamics, and investment workflows. You will partner with trading, analytics, and portfolio management teams to develop analytical tools and generate insights that support investment decision-making and opportunity identification. The role offers opportunities to work directly with senior traders, research partners, and other internal stakeholders while contributing to the evolution of global trading analytics.

The position is based in Minneapolis. Employees work in the office at least four days per week, with flexibility to work from home one day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or have different expectations, which will be discussed during hiring.

Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship. The estimated base salary is $100,000–$135,000 per year. Initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic work location. Most roles are eligible for variable pay, such as bonuses, commissions, and/or long-term incentives, depending on the role. The company offers a comprehensive benefits program supporting health and well-being, including vacation time, sick time, a 401(k), and health, dental, and life insurance.

Columbia Threadneedle describes itself as an inclusive, performance-based, and equal opportunity employer, and is committed to an accessible recruitment process.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of direct relevant experience.
• Comfort developing advanced quantitative tools.
• A BA or BS demonstrating intellectual ability and rigor.
• Strong programming background, with literacy in Python or related languages.
• Experience working with large, complex data sets.
• Established and demonstrated work ethic and willingness to invest in a career.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to take initiative.
• Ability to integrate and function effectively on a client-first team dedicated to sustaining excellence.
• Ability to focus and pay attention to detail in a sustainable manner.
• Ability to work effectively under multiple and tight deadlines.
• Valid U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• BA or BS in mathematics, economics, the sciences, or finance.
• Experience with AWS, including S3, Athena, SSM, and awswrangler.

Responsibilities

• Build analytical tools that support global trading activities and enhance investment-process efficiency.
• Analyze executions and market structure dynamics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and deliver analysis that provides actionable insights for traders and portfolio managers.
• Partner with trading, analytics, and portfolio management teams to support investment workflows and decision-making.
• Provide market-related insights that help identify opportunities across the investment process.
• Collaborate with senior traders, research partners, and other internal stakeholders on analytical initiatives and projects.

Benefits

• Vacation time
• Sick time
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives, depending on the role

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level