Analyst WMS Manager Research

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 93,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Minneapolis seeks an experienced investment research professional to support mutual funds, separate accounts, and investment strategists across Managed Accounts. You will perform quantitative and qualitative analysis, assist in manager selection, and contribute to model portfolios.

The role collaborates with senior analysts, maintains analytical tools, and manages external partnerships.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant investment research experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Series 7 or ability to obtain within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investment research and manager selection for funds and accounts.
• Maintain and improve analytical tools and models.
• Manage external partnerships and communicate on product performance.
• Contribute to cross-organizational projects and due diligence for U.S. Growth Equity.

Skills

Investment research

Manager selection

Due diligence

Experience 3–5 years

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Access

FactSet

Morningstar Direct

Job description

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.

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

In this role, you will be responsible for providing top quality research and investment analysis, participating in the manager selection process and conducting ongoing due diligence for mutual funds, separate accounts and investment strategists across Managed Accounts in support of model portfolios and recommended lists. Additionally, you will manage partner relationships, review marketing/training materials, contribute to cross organizational projects, support senior analysts and improve existing analytical tools. Responsibilities also include search and selection related to the maintenance of the U.S. Growth Equity category.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the research activities of the broader research organization by conducting comprehensive investment research, analysis and manager selection for assigned product lines. This includes the use of qualitative and quantitative techniques to evaluate investment managers and associated products. In most instances, this will include back-up coverage for assigned asset classes or independent coverage of smaller asset categories. At times, this may include general securities analysis and support.
• Update, maintain and improve existing analytical tools, models and processes.
• Actively manage relationships with external partners which includes regular communication on product performance, due diligence, and operational issues.
• Contribute to strategic projects related to business goals. Act as a subject matter expert on medium scale, cross-organizational projects including development, project formation, marketing and maintenance.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Series 7 or ability to obtain within 120 days

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior manager research experience
• CFA, CAIA, CIMA, CIPM
• Strong quantitative skills with the ability to combine investment knowledge and technical expertise to produce effective results
• Experience with analytical software to analyze investments (Excel, Access, FactSet, Morningstar Direct)
• Experience managing professional relationship with third party institutions
• Attention to detail and strong written/verbal communication skills

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-Office Collaboration

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, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders - clients, advisors, employees and 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 require additional in-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 $93,400 - $128,400 / 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

Exempt

Job Family Group

Business Support & Operations

Line of Business

FPPS Wealth Management Solutions

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.