Senior Administrative Assistant - RiverSource and Wealth Management Products and Solutions

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

RiverSource and Wealth Products and Solutions has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Administrative Assistant to support the Executive Leadership Team office and play an integral part in supporting a large, fast-paced, dynamic team. We are seeking an organized individual who is able to prioritize, has a sharp eye for detail and enjoys working in a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage leaders' calendar and meeting prioritization.  Schedule meetings and/or conferences by interacting with internal and external business partners to coordinate calendars, accommodations, meeting materials and supplies.  May read and respond to emails and requests on behalf of the leader; ensure leader is informed of pending requests or requests where follow up is required.

• Provide back-up assistance to Executive Assistant when they are out of the office or need overflow support.

• Coordinate and administer department programs (recognition, supply management, etc.), Town Halls, offsites, and special events or conferences. May provide leadership to peers including coaching and mentoring.

• Perform administrative and project management support for VP and other leaders and team, including responding to requests and exercising judgment in prioritization of work on behalf of the team.

• Respond to ad hoc requests including copying and provide project and program support representing the team (researching issues or questions about policies or practices, coordinate a conference, etc.).  

• Prepare expense reports, invoices, presentations, internal and external communications, travel arrangements, and other reports as needed. 

• Educate department on technology updates (conferencing capabilities, upgrades, etc.).

• Collaborate with broader administrative team to complete projects efficiently.

• Provide new hire training and/or mentoring to administrative staff within department or business unit.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 1 - 3 years relevant experience required.

• Proficiency w/ computer programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and administrative programs (Outlook, Ariba Buyer, XMS, Concur, etc.).

• Ability to multi-task, quickly change direction and independently prioritize work in order to support multiple people.

• Ability to anticipate needs and use independent judgement given limited availability of leader.

• Ability to exercise discretion due to accessing and handling confidential and sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferred

• Experience working with Adobe Pro.

• Project management experience and creating PowerPoint presentations.

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 hourly rate for this role is $26.15 - $35.96 / hour. 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 timeNon-ExemptBusiness Support & OperationsRSA Annuities

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.