Data Scientist Manager

Ameriprise Financia; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick time

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial is seeking a Data Scientist Manager to lead AI/ML initiatives supporting client analytics, advising teams, and deploying AI at scale in a collaborative, in-office setting in Minneapolis. You will own problem framing, model development, deployment, and governance, mentor teammates, and help advance best practices in GenAI and traditional analytics across the organization.

This role blends technical leadership with stakeholder communication and requires a strong background in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a quantitative field.
• 3-5 years of relevant analytics/AI experience.
• Strong foundation in statistics, predictive modeling, and ML.
• Experience with Python, SQL, and ML frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI/ML solutions for client and advisor analytics.
• Translate ambiguous business needs into analytical approaches by partnering with stakeholders to frame problems, define success measures, and communicate actionable insights.
• Support the full lifecycle of data science and AI solutions from problem framing, data exploration, and feature engineering through model development, validation, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Lead the analytics strategy and ongoing enhancement of the field-facing recommendation engine, partnering with product and technology teams to develop, maintain, monitor, and improve recommendations.
• Ensure solutions meet data, model, and AI governance standards by applying policies, validation expectations, documentation, and ongoing performance monitoring.

Skills

Statistics & ML

Python

SQL

ML Frameworks

AWS/Snowflake

Production-ready Solutions

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Master’s degree in quantitative discipline

Job description

About Our CompanyWe’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 DescriptionAmeriprise Financial has an opportunity for a Data Scientist Manager to join the team supporting Client Analytics. This is a senior individual contributor role with technical and analysis leadership responsibilities. You will play an integral role in influencing client and advisor strategy and deploying AI at scale. This position operates as a technical leader and trusted partner to business teams, owning complex problems end to end from solution design through production deployment and translating these solutions into actionable insights and data-driven recommendations.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement AI and machine learning solutions that address complex, real-world business problems across client and advisor analytics, using statistical analysis, forecasting, predictive modeling, machine learning, and GenAI.Translate ambiguous business needs into clear analytical approaches by partnering with business stakeholders to frame problems, define success measures, develop hypotheses, and communicate actionable insights and recommendations.Support the full lifecycle of data science and AI solutions from problem framing, data exploration, and feature engineering through model development, validation, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement.Lead the analytics strategy and ongoing enhancement of the field-facing recommendation engine, partnering closely with product and technology teams to develop, maintain, monitor, and improve recommendation solutions that support personalization, prioritization, and business decision-making.Ensure solutions meet data, model, and AI governance standards by applying enterprise policies, responsible AI practices, validation expectations, documentation standards, and ongoing performance monitoring.Serve as a technical leader and thought partner by advancing data science best practices, identifying opportunities for scalable and automated solutions, mentoring peers through knowledge sharing, and staying current on emerging AI, machine learning, and analytics techniques.Required QualificationsMaster’s degree in quantitative discipline (i.e., Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics or a related field).3-5 years of relevant experience delivering advanced analytics, machine learning, or applied AI solutions.Strong foundation in statistics, predictive modeling, and machine learning.Proven experience with modern data science tools, data visualization tools, and programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL, ML frameworks).Experience working in cloud‑based platforms, preferably AWS or Snowflake.Proven ability to independently own complex problems and deliver production‑ready solutions.Proven ability to present/communicate complex, technical materials in a way that facilitates decision making and drives outcomes; ability to communicate to less technical partners.Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and support multiple projects at one time.Preferred QualificationsExperience building solutions using LLMs, Agentic AI, RAG, and more traditional AI techniques.Familiarity with MLOps practices, CI/CD for models, and production monitoring.Experience using large-scale data sets.Familiarity with financial advisor, client, or customer analyticsExperience working in financial services or other highly regulated industries.In-Office CollaborationWe 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.Visa SponsorshipApplicants 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).Base Pay SalaryThe estimated base salary for this role is $107,000 -$147,100/ 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-TimeFull timeExempt/Non-ExemptExemptJob Family GroupDataLine of BusinessCSIRM Information ManagementAmeriprise 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.