Manager, Field and Advisor Communications

COMFORT SYSTEMS; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

In-office collaboration four days a wk

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial in Minneapolis seeks a Manager of Field and Advisor Communications to drive strategic communications for the Advice and Wealth Management segment. You will craft plans, write and coordinate messages for advisors and field audiences, ensuring alignment with firm priorities and compliance.

The role requires at least 5 years in communications, strong writing skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders. Hybrid work with in-office collaboration is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into easy-to-understand language.
• Ability to think strategically, coach and influence people at various levels of the organization. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• High proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic communications consulting for business partners within the Advice and Wealth Management (AWM) segment. Create and execute communications plans that support critical firm priorities and drive advisor practice growth.
• Develop, manage and implement communication plans to deliver key messages and optimize business results, based on audience needs.
• Write, edit and coordinate communications to advisors, field members and other audiences to ensure alignment with overall communication plans. Ensure compliance approvals are obtained as needed.
• Integrate communications plans and messages with other initiatives by working closely with integrated consulting team.
• Build relationships with and influence leaders, business partners and other stakeholders to understand their goals, challenges and opportunities and develop content that meets their needs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Written and verbal communication

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Ability to translate complex concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Preferred: Communications/Journalism/English degree

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Hybrid

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Full time

R26_3625

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

Join the Ameriprise team as a Manager of Field and Advisor Communications! This role provides strategic communications consulting, planning, execution and measurement for business areas within the Advice and Wealth Management (AWM) segment with a primary focus on driving engagement with advisors and our field audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic communications consulting for business partners within the Advice and Wealth Management (AWM) segment. Create and execute communications plans that support critical firm priorities and drive advisor practice growth.
• Develop, manage and implement communication plans to deliver key messages and optimize business results, based on audience needs.
• Write, edit and coordinate communications to advisors, field members and other audiences to ensure alignment with overall communication plans. Ensure compliance approvals are obtained as needed.
• Integrate communications plans and messages with other initiatives by working closely with integrated consulting team.
• Build relationships with and influence leaders, business partners and other stakeholders to understand their goals, challenges and opportunities and develop content that meets their needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into easy-to-understand language.
• Ability to think strategically, coach and influence people at various levels of the organization. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• High proficiency in Word and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Communications, Journalism, English or equivalent related work experience
• Understanding of financial services industry

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 $87,400 - $120,200 / 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

Communications

Line of Business

CACOM CorpComm & CommunityRelations

Ameriprise Financial 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.

Inclusive Recruitment Statement

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.

Since 1894, Ameriprise Financial has helped people feel more confident about their financial future. Guided by strong values and a deep commitment to clients, we've remained a trusted leader in financial planning and advice for more than 130 years.

Through our businesses, Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance & Annuities , we deliver advice, investment and protection solutions designed for long-term success. While each business brings distinct capabilities and expertise, all are united by our unwavering focus on clients and a strong financial foundation.

For you, that means the opportunity to build a meaningful career in a high-performing, collaborative culture where your expertise can grow, your contributions are valued and your work can make a real impact.

As a global financial services company with three complementary businesses, the breadth of our capabilities sets us apart. It also creates unique opportunities for employees to learn, collaborate and grow their careers:

• Ameriprise Financial : Financial planning, advice and wealth management.
• Columbia Threadneedle Investments : Global asset management serving individual, institutional and corporate clients.
• RiverSource Insurance & Annuities : Products and solutions designed to help clients protect and grow their wealth.

Explore opportunities within each business and region below.

• Ameriprise US | Careers (https://www.ameriprise.com/careers)
• Ameriprise India | Careers
• Columbia Threadneedle Investments US | Careers (https://www.columbiathreadneedleus.com/investorspa/about/careers)
• Columbia Threadneedle Investments EMEA APAC | Careers
• RiverSource | Careers (https://www.riversource.com/your-career-at-riversource)

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