Sr Risk Analyst

00052 American Enterprise Investment; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick time

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial is seeking a Risk Data & Automation Specialist to design, develop, and maintain Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI reporting solutions supporting risk management and operational processes. You will partner with stakeholders to identify automation opportunities, ensure data accuracy, and assist with audits and regulatory inquiries.

This is an in‑office role with a four‑days‑per‑week presence, plus remote work one day per week.

Qualifications

• Education: 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.

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.
• Provide support for risk management programs, including self‑monitoring, process change controls, and other governance activities.

Skills

Power Platform

Power Apps

Power Automate

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Excel

Microsoft 365

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

Leverage 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 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.
• Provide support for risk management programs, including self‑monitoring, process change controls, and other governance activities.

Required Qualifications

• Education: 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 Qualifications

• Strong 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 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).

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.

Base Pay Salary

The estimated base salary for this role is $76,300‑114,400/year. We have a pay‑for‑performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may be 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.

Benefits

• vacation time
• sick time
• 401(k)
• health insurance
• dental insurance
• life insurance

Full‑Time/Part‑Time

Full time Exempt/Non‑Exempt Exempt

Job Family Group

Enterprise Risk Management Line of Business CLEAR Clearing

Equal Opportunity 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.

Company Culture and Values

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.

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