Job Description

Plan, organize and guide a Columbia department manage the staff accountable for financial analysis and support on complex issues. Responsible for the overall improvement of the processes/procedures of the department, developing and executing methods to measure department perform Ensure timely and high quality delivery of service on a daily basis to internal and external clients while establishing and maintaining a control structure that limits the risk of financial losses and audit findings. Manage staff and stakeholder relationships across multiple geographic regions including preparing documentation for various Boards.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support on complex issues for a business group, including business performance analysis, forecasting, and decision support. Provide direct support to senior management business partners. Be responsible for a product line or major function, while being knowledgeable about data sources that team uses and the appropriate use of those data sources. Develop well documented processes, maintains tools, produce quality analysis to support business needs, and make key decisions.
• Set department strategy goals linking to Columbia Management/Ameriprise business objectives. Develop and execute tactical plans designed to achieve results. Understand, document and design processes, controls and tactics that mitigate financial, brand and regulatory risk.
• Create an environment in which staff thrive and perform to their full potential, providing development support, coaching, mentorship and opportunities that stretch staff building skill and experience. Provide ongoing leadership support including performance management, guidance, change management and goal setting.

Required Qualifications

• 7-10 years' relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Investment products including mutual Funds, Collective Trusts, WRAP etc.
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong knowledge of excel
• Leadership experience
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Ability to influence others to drive and obtain results
• Strong analytical and problem resolution skills
• Solid project management skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Ability to manage workloads, priorities, and resources
• Knowledge of systems environment and infrastructure
• A technical aptitude, along with an advanced ability in Microsoft Access and Excel
• Strong knowledge of Investments and Investments Administration

About Our Company

Millions of people around the world rely on Columbia Threadneedle Investments to manage their money. We're intentionally built to help our clients succeed, backed by a global team of 2,000 people including more than 450 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. At Columbia Threadneedle, you’ll find the promise we make to our clients is the same one we make to our employees: Your success is our priority. In addition to our competitive total rewards package, employees stay with us because of our culture and commitment to their development. And, backed by the strength of our parent company, Ameriprise Financial, we are committed to providing you with the tools, resources, recognition and rewards to help you shape the career you want.

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.