Business Development Leadership Development Program Associate

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.

Base Salary Range The estimated base salary for this role is $64,000.00. 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. 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 timeExemptHuman CapitalAFG Ameriprise Franchise Group