Sr Risk Analyst

Ameriprise Financial; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vacation time

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial is seeking a Risk Platform Specialist to leverage the Microsoft Power Platform to automate risk management processes and enhance reporting. The role will develop Power Apps, Power Automate workflows, and Power BI dashboards, collaborating with risk and technology partners to implement scalable solutions.

You will analyze risk data, support regulatory inquiries, and contribute to process improvements in a in-office setting with some flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (4-years)
• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)
• Experience integrating Power Platform solutions with SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, and other Microsoft 365 services

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Power Apps, Power Automate workflows, and Power BI reporting solutions to support risk management and operational processes.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and implement solutions that improve efficiency, controls, and reporting capabilities.
• Analyze, reconcile, and maintain risk data to ensure accuracy, integrity, and effective management reporting.
• Troubleshoot data and reporting issues and develop sustainable solutions to improve data quality.
• Support risk oversight activities, business initiatives, and process reviews by identifying risks and recommending control enhancements.
• Support risk event management, including root cause analysis, corrective action tracking, and implementation of mitigating controls.
• Serve as a liaison between Risk Management, business partners, and technology teams to facilitate issue resolution and drive process improvements.
• Assist with regulatory inquiries, audits, and examinations by providing timely and accurate information.

Skills

Power Apps

Power Automate

Power BI

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Excel

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 DescriptionLeverage Microsoft Power Platform solutions to enhance risk management processes through automation, reporting, workflow optimization, and data analytics. Develop and maintain Power Apps, Power Automate workflows, Power BI reporting, and related Microsoft 365 solutions that improve operational efficiency, data quality, and risk oversight. Support risk management activities including issue management, process reviews, change initiatives, regulatory compliance, and audit support.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain Power Apps, Power Automate workflows, and Power BI reporting solutions to support risk management and operational processes.Partner with stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and implement solutions that improve efficiency, controls, and reporting capabilities.Analyze, reconcile, and maintain risk data to ensure accuracy, integrity, and effective management reporting.Troubleshoot data and reporting issues and develop sustainable solutions to improve data quality.Support risk oversight activities, business initiatives, and process reviews by identifying risks and recommending control enhancements.Support risk event management, including root cause analysis, corrective action tracking, and implementation of mitigating controls.Serve as a liaison between Risk Management, business partners, and technology teams to facilitate issue resolution and drive process improvements.Assist with regulatory inquiries, audits, and examinations by providing timely and accurate information.Provide support for risk management programs, including self-monitoring, process change controls, and other governance activities.Required QualificationsEducation: Bachelors degree or equivalent (4-years)Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience.Post-secondary education and relevant work experience may be interchanged to meet the combined total years of minimum required qualifications for education and experience.Advanced experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).Experience integrating Power Platform solutions with SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, and other Microsoft 365 services.Preferred QualificationsStrong process improvement, workflow automation, and business analysis skills.Experience translating business requirements into technology solutions.Knowledge of operational risk management, issue management, controls, audit, compliance, or regulatory environments.Understanding of financial services, broker-dealer operations, SEC/FINRA regulations, or risk management practices preferred.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 SalaryThe estimated base salary for this role is $76,300-114,400/year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation maybe 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 GroupEnterprise Risk ManagementLine of BusinessCLEAR ClearingAmeriprise 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.