Sr Business Analyst

Threadneedle group; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

401(k) plan with company match

Health, dental and life insurance

In-office collaboration four days a wk

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial is seeking a talented analytics professional to support business decision-making through financial and statistical analysis. You will provide project support from design through implementation and act as a liaison between the business, utility functions, and external parties to achieve objectives.

In this role you will analyze data from diverse sources, prepare reports, and present findings to partners.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with statistical analysis and modeling.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 5+ years of experience.
• Strong relationship and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of business operations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex business issues using data from multiple sources.
• Manage relationships across the organization and with external parties.
• Provide and review reports and ensure accuracy.
• Present results and communicate action plans to stakeholders.
• Serve as liaison to gather information and share best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative analysis

Problem solving

Relationship skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Snowflake

AWS Athena

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**Support business decision-making by providing financial or statistical analysis that lead to recommended solutions for business issues as appropriate. Provide project support from design through implementation and monitoring. Be the liaison between the business, utility functions, and at times external parties to accomplish business objectives.**Key Responsibilities*** Use data from a variety of sources to analyze complex business issues, incorporating company and industry knowledge, mathematical and technological expertise, and sound analytical processes. Identify issues and/or recommend actions by using statistical analysis, modeling, & other quantitative techniques.* Manage multiple relationships across the organization, and at times with external parties and clients. Be the main point of contact to answer questions within the business area of expertise. Act as a liaison among the business and utility functions to gather information and share best practices, and to ensure initiatives are executed appropriately.* Provide and review reports of quantitative and qualitative data produced both internally and externally to the company. Ensure accuracy and appropriate report design. Be responsible for resolution to reporting issues as they arise. Run routine or ad hoc reports as requested or as business needs arise.* Present results of analysis and/or recommendations to the business, utility partners, and at times external parties. Communicate action plans and priorities to appropriate partners**Required Qualifications*** Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills and ability to use statistical analysis and modeling, with associated technology applications.* Strong relationship and communication skills in working with colleagues and influencing customers on recommendations and analysis.* In-depth knowledge of business operations and processes with ability to articulate these processes to others* Bachelors degree or equivalent* 5+ years of experience**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience working with Snowflake, AWS Athena, or cloud-based data lake environments. Background in insurance, annuities, wholesaling, or financial services.* Understanding of sales, wholesaling, or distribution related metrics.* Experience partnering closely with leadership to define, refine, and evolve business metrics.* Familiarity with BI or analytics best practices, including data validation and metric governance.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).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.**Base Pay Salary**The estimated base salary for this role is $81,700-102,000/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**RSA Annuities*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.*Yes, you can check the status of your submitted application. To do so, you will need to log into the with your username and password.Requirements vary by position, state and/or region. Be prepared to provide work history, resume, and contact information at a minimum.