Trading Analyst - Minneapolis based

00036 Columbia Mgmt Invst Adv LLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick time

401(k)

Health, dental and life insurances

Job summary

Columbia Threadneedle Investments is seeking a Trading Analyst in Minneapolis to enhance trading analytics and investment workflows. You will build tools, analyze market dynamics, and partner with traders and PMs to drive actionable insights and efficiency.

The role requires 2–5 years of relevant experience, strong Python skills, and a solid quantitative toolkit, with in-office collaboration four days per week and one day remote flexibility. AWS experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years direct relevant experience.
• Comfort developing advanced quantitative tools.
• BA or BS demonstrating intellectual ability and rigor.
• Strong programming background with Python literacy.
• Experience working with large, complex data sets.
• Established work ethic and willingness to invest in career.
• Strong organizational skills with initiative.
• Ability to work in a client-first, high-excellence team.
• Attention to detail under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Build analytical tools that support global trading activities and enhance investment-process efficiency.
• Analyze executions and market structure dynamics to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop analyses that provide actionable insights for traders and PMs.
• Partner with trading, analytics and portfolio management teams to support workflows.
• Provide market insights to identify opportunities across the investment process.
• Collaborate with senior traders and researchers on analytics initiatives.

Skills

Python

Quantitative tools

Large data sets

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Education

BA or BS

Tools

AWS

Job description

About Our Company

Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses. We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a Columbia Threadneedle Investments global team of 2,300 people working together. Our capability is diverse with more than 550 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our enterprise businesses — Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities.

Job Description

As a Trading Analyst, you will help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the investment process through analysis of executions, market structure dynamics, and investment workflows. You will partner closely with trading, analytics, and portfolio management teams to develop analytical tools and generate insights that support investment decision-making and opportunity identification. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with senior traders, research partners, and other internal stakeholders while contributing to the evolution of global trading analytics.

How you’ll spend your time…

• Build analytical tools that support global trading activities and enhance investment-process efficiency.
• Analyze executions and market structure dynamics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and deliver analysis that provides actionable insights for traders and portfolio managers.
• Partner with trading, analytics, and portfolio management teams to support investment workflows and decision-making.
• Provide market-related insights that help identify opportunities across the investment process.
• Collaborate with senior traders, research partners, and other internal stakeholders on analytical initiatives and projects.

To be successful in this role you will have…

• 2-5 years direct relevant experience.
• A comfort level developing advanced quantitative tools.
• BA or BS that demonstrates intellectual ability and rigor.
• Strong programming background, with literacy in Python (or related languages).
• Experience working with large, complex data sets.
• Established and demonstrated work ethic and willingness to invest in their career.
• Strong organizational skills coupled with an ability to take initiative.
• The ability to integrate and function effectively on a team that places clients first and is dedicated to sustaining excellence.
• An ability to focus and pay attention to detail in a long term sustainable manner.
• The ability to work effectively under multiple and tight deadlines.

It would be great if you also had…

• BA or BS in mathematics, economics, the sciences or finance.
• Experience with AWS (s3, Athena, ssm, awswarngler).

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & 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 $100,00 - $135,000 / 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.

• variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long‑term incentives
• vacation time
• sick time
• 401(k)
• health, dental and life insurances

Full-Time/Part-Time Full time Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt Job Family Group Investment Management Line of Business AMINV US Asset Management Columbia Threadneedle is a people business, and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and performance‑based culture where everyone can belong, grow, contribute and realise their potential.

Columbia Threadneedle 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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