Senior Audit Manager

00001 Ameriprise Financial Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial Inc in Minneapolis seeks a Senior Audit Manager to plan and execute complex portions of the Risk & Control Services plan, including concurrent SOX/MAR/FDICIA compliance activities and presenting objectives to management. You may act as a project lead and supervise assigned work.

The role emphasizes leading audits, improving risk governance, coordinating with control groups, and ensuring timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; 5+ years of audit experience.
• Experience leading multiple projects.
• Knowledge across business lines; governance understanding.
• Ability to transfer knowledge and mentor others.
• Coordination with control groups in planning/execution.
• Solid audit theory knowledge and application.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute complex Risk & Control Services audits.
• Present objectives and results to management.
• Evaluate and improve risk management, controls, and governance.
• Identify deficiencies and propose cost-effective remedies.
• Supervise projects and lead peers.

Skills

Audit leadership

Project management

Risk assessment

Team leadership

Communication with management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Finance or Accounting degree

CIA

CISA

CPA

CFSA

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 a Senior Audit Manager to the team! The individual in this role will plan and execute complex portions of the Risk & Control Services plan, including concurrent audit and SOX/MAR/FDICIA compliance activities and presenting 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. May act as a project lead on audits or other Risk and Control Services activities. Supervise and lead projects, while providing leadership to peers and others as needed in the work assigned. Manage the scope, schedule, and deliverables of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute complex portions of the Risk & Control Services plan including audit activities and SOX/MAR/FDICIA compliance activities.
• Present work objectives and results to various levels of management that focus on the impact of control deficiencies.
• 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.
• Recommend closure of Management Action Plans when actions are complete and identified deficiency has been addressed.
• Supervise and lead assigned projects.
• Provide leadership to peers and others as needed in the work assigned.
• Manage the scope, schedule, and deliverables of assigned work.
• Proactively communicate/escalate challenges and roadblocks that impact ability to meet established timelines.
• Coordinate with the appropriate control groups in planning and executing assigned work.
• Ensure work is completed within established timelines.
• Complete risk assessments in conformance with department standards, generally in complex areas.
• Recommend changes to Risk and Control Services plan to focus efforts on risk areas and provide value to stakeholders.
• Recommend changes to Risk and Control Services processes and methodologies, as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree 5+ years of experience
• Experience with leading multiple projects
• Expanded knowledge/understanding across multiple lines of business and/or develop knowledge/understanding in critical subject matter area
• Ability to transfer knowledge and assist others to expand audit skills and business knowledge
• Ability to coordinate with appropriate control groups in planning and executing assigned work
• Solid knowledge and proper application of control and audit theory

Preferred Qualifications

• Finance or Accounting degree
• Certifications in CIA, CISA, CPA, CFSA
• Financial Services 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 $122,400 - $168,300/ 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 Finance Line of Business FIN Finance 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.

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.

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