Sr Risk Analyst

Ameriprise Financial Services; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial is seeking a skilled Risk Platform Specialist to design and maintain Microsoft Power Platform solutions that strengthen risk management, automate processes, and improve reporting. You will partner with risk, business, and IT teams to implement Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI across SharePoint and the Microsoft 365 stack, ensuring data quality and regulatory readiness.

This role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent and 3–5 years of experience.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).
• Experience integrating Power Platform with SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, Excel and 365 services.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Power Apps, Power Automate workflows, and Power BI reporting solutions.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and implement improvements.
• Analyze, reconcile, and maintain risk data for accurate reporting.
• Troubleshoot data/reporting issues and improve data quality.
• Support risk oversight activities and governance initiatives.
• Assist with regulatory inquiries, audits, and examinations.

Skills

Risk oversight

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (4-years)

Tools

Power Apps

Power Automate

Power BI

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

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 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-Time

Full time

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt

Job Family Group

Enterprise Risk Management

Line of Business

CLEAR Clearing

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.