About Columbia Threadneedle Investments
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 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
Where you’ll fit in & what our team goals are…You will lead the implementation and ongoing maturity of the Enterprise Technology Resilience Programme across EMEA/ APAC, while driving targeted continuous improvement initiatives across Technology Risk and resilience capabilities. Your role ensures risk and resilience outcomes are delivered consistently during business-as-usual activities and effective response during operational disruption events.
How you'll spend your time...
Enterprise Technology Resilience Programme Leadership (EMEA)
Lead delivery and ongoing maturity of the Enterprise Technology Resilience Programme across EMEA/APAC
Ensure effective execution of core resilience activities (e.g. exercises, scenario testing, plan validation, recovery readiness)
Coordinate (not lead) regional response in alignment with global event management structure. Act as resilience SME within incident response.
Maintain oversight of resilience capability health, including tracking risks, gaps and remediation
Partner with Business, Risk and Technology partners, to embed resilience into operational processes
Drive continuous improvement by incorporating lessons learned from exercises, incidents, and reviews
Provide clear, concise reporting on resilience posture, risks, and progress to senior stakeholders
Act as subject matter expert between 1st Line Operational Resilience and Technology to align enterprise and operational testing strategies
Support client, regulatory, and due diligence reviews relating to resilience and technology risk
Technology Risk & Resilience Improvement
Coordinate technology risk and resilience engagement into technology projects
Identify and prioritise improvement initiatives across technology risk and resilience
Deliver initiatives to strengthen control effectiveness, resilience testing, recovery outcomes, and automation
Translate regulatory, audit, and incident findings into actionable improvement plans
Track and report measurable improvements in resilience maturity, control effectiveness, and risk reduction
Support broader Technology Risk Office (TRO) priorities and transformation initiatives
To be successful in this role you will have...
Experience leading regional/global programs
Experience with:
-scenario testing
-crisis / incident management
-regulatory engagement
Experience driving measurable improvements (not just participation)
Proven ability to lead regional programmes and deliver measurable improvement outcomes
Experience managing resilience events, exercises, or incident response coordination
Engage senior technology and business stakeholders to drive accountability for resilience outcomes
Ability to help translate complex regulatory expectations into practical execution
Highly structured, delivery-focused, and comfortable working across multiple priorities
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.
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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.
We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to racial or ethnic background, religion or belief, sex or gender, nationality, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity 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 aid your participation in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.
Skills Required
- Experience leading regional or global programs
- Experience with scenario testing
- Experience with crisis / incident management and incident response coordination
- Experience engaging with regulators and handling regulatory reviews
- Proven track record driving measurable improvements in resilience and control effectiveness
- Experience managing resilience exercises, plan validation, recovery readiness and recovery testing
- Ability to engage senior technology and business stakeholders to drive accountability
- Ability to translate complex regulatory expectations into practical execution
- Highly structured, delivery-focused, able to manage multiple priorities
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests a 401(k) with company contributions and financial well‑being programs strengthens long‑term savings. Employee stock purchase access and planning subsidies further support retirement readiness.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Feedback suggests annual and long‑term performance incentives, alongside variable or commission components in advisor roles, can create meaningful upside for certain positions. Licensing support and bonus opportunities reinforce a performance‑linked pay mix.
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Flexible Benefits — Feedback suggests flexible work options, the ability to purchase extra vacation, and paid volunteer time provide adaptable benefits for different life needs. On‑site clinic and fitness resources at headquarters and wellbeing programs add convenient lifestyle support.
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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. Learn how you can build your career at Ameriprise Financial. *Ameriprise Financial Q2 2020 Statistical Supplement All content on this page is provided for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for investment decisions. Ameriprise Financial cannot guarantee future financial results. Investment products are not federally or FDIC insured, are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by, any financial institution, and involve investment risks including possible loss of the entire amount invested. By clicking on a hyperlink, you may be directed to a non-Ameriprise website. Be aware that the linked site will be subject to rules, regulation, and privacy and security provisions that are separate, and may differ, from Ameriprise Financial. Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC., a registered investment adviser.
