Please note that applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. Due to anticipated interest, the role may close earlier than the stated deadline. We recommend submitting your application promptly. The advertised closing date is 20 February 2026.
Are you ready to launch your career with a FORTUNE 500® company that helps people feel confident about their financial future? The Ameriprise Financial Business Development - Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a 24-month rotational experience designed to help recent graduates build leadership skills, gain hands-on business experience, and explore career paths in financial services.
Through three 8-month rotations, you’ll work on real projects that impact the business, connect with senior leaders, and receive mentorship and training to support your growth. At the end of the program, you’ll be well-positioned to apply for a full-time role within Ameriprise’s business development organizations.
What Makes This Program Unique:
Real Experience: You’ll work on meaningful projects that contribute to the success of the business
Professional Growth: You’ll build leadership skills through hands-on learning, mentorship, and formal training
Supportive Environment: You’ll be part of a collaborative, inclusive team and have access to leaders who want to see you succeed
Career Pathways: Upon completion, you’ll be considered for full-time roles that match your interests and strengths
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities may vary based on current rotation and assigned project(s), and typically include:
Supporting sales initiatives by assisting with advisor outreach, lead generation, and follow-up activities
Collaborating with team members to improve sales processes and enhance the overall advisor experience
Conducting basic data analysis to identify sales trends and opportunities for growth
Helping troubleshoot advisor issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution
Contributing to reporting efforts, tracking performance metrics and preparing summaries for leadership
Required Qualifications
Current Senior at a 4-year university pursing a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Economics, or related field
Graduation date of December 2025 or May/June 2026
Demonstrated leadership experience
Commitment to complete the full 24-month Leadership Development Program
Preferred Qualifications
Strong self-motivation and a results-driven mindset, with a commitment to ethical sales practices
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple advisor interactions and priorities
Clear and confident communication skills—written, verbal, and presentation
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with leadership to support sales goals and advisor needs
Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite to track leads, prepare presentations, and analyze sales data
The company does not offer sponsorship for this opportunity.
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 2024. With our team of more than 20,000 people in 20 countries, we advise, manage and protect assets and income of 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.
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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.
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What We Do
Ameriprise Financial has helped millions of clients feel confident about their financial futures for more than 125 years. Our network of approximately 10,000 financial advisors* delivers personalized financial advice to help clients reach their goals.
We believe that with the right advisor, the right advice, and the right firm, life can be brilliant.
Ameriprise has corporate locations throughout the U.S. and across the globe, and advisor offices in all 50 states.
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*Ameriprise Financial Q2 2020 Statistical Supplement
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