IT Staff Auditor

00001 Ameriprise Financial Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 56,100 - 98,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick time

401(k)

Health, dental and life insurances

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial is seeking an IT Staff Auditor to join the Risk & Control Services team. The role plans and executes audit activities, including SOX/MAR/FDICIA compliance tasks, and presents objectives to management.

You will identify control deficiencies, assess risk, and propose practical improvements while coordinating with control groups and meeting deadlines. In-office collaboration is emphasized; travel is required, and compensation is base pay with potential incentives.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Execute portions of the Risk & Control Services plan, including audit activities.
• Present objectives and results to various levels of management.
• Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance.
• Identify control deficiencies, assess exposure and propose cost-effective recommendations.
• Monitor and validate Management Action Plan status.
• Coordinate with control groups in planning and executing work.
• Complete work within established timelines.
• Communicate/escalate challenges impacting timelines.
• Gather information for risk assessments per department standards.

Skills

Strong communication

0-1 year experience

Ability to travel

Audit fundamentals

Business knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Accounting or Finance preferred

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.

Job Description

Ameriprise Financial is looking to add an IT Staff Auditor to the team! The individual in this role will plan and 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.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting or Finance degree
• CIA, CPA, CISA
• 0-2 years of experience

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.

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).

Base Pay Salary

The estimated base salary for this role is $56,100-$98,600/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.

• vacation time
• sick time
• 401(k)
• health, dental and life insurances

Employment Details

Full-Time/Part-Time Full time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Job Family Group Finance

Line of Business FIN Finance

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

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.