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
The Senior Trade Specialist role will manage, prioritize and perform complex fixed-income trading operations. This position will include operational support to the wealth management products group in the setup and trading of new issue structured products. The senior specialist will also execute fixed-income agency orders.Key Responsibilities
- Manage, prioritize and perform complex trading operations in support of the fixed income trading desk including: generating reports, billing trades, processing trade requests received from business partners, monitoring and triaging rejected trades, and testing or analyzing technology problems and updates. Accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness are critical to managing the desk's workflow.
- Monitor daily reporting submissions to external regulatory agencies (MSRB and TRACE).
- Provide new issue operational support (offering setup and trading) to Products team for structured products, working cross organizationally and with outside business partners.
- Execute fixed-income orders timely, accurately and within all industry and firm rules and regulations. Analyze current market volatility, market structures, and other relevant characteristics and variables to optimize the client execution price.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Active Series 7 or the ability to obtain within 120 days.
- Strong attention to detail, including demonstrated ability to meet accuracy standards in a high-volume situation.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
- Ability to effectively prioritize time-sensitive workflow.
- Ability to work efficiently with multiple business partners.
- Strong communication skills, comfortable working with various levels of the organization.
- Basic understanding and proficiency in Microsoft Office software including OneNote.
- Experience with various systems, including BETA, Tradeweb, SIMON, and Thomson ONE.
- Sound understanding of the financial markets.
- Ability to perform in a highly stressful, time-sensitive, and regulated environment.
- Strong understanding of the differing market structures and variables which impact pricing for each.
Preferred Qualifications
Interest in obtaining Series 57 license.
Experience with regulatory websites preferred.
Awareness/understanding of process procedure review and development.
Basic understanding of structured products.
Basic understanding of fixed income securities.
Visa Sponsorship
Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).Base Pay Salary
The estimated base salary for this role is $66,700-$91,700/year. 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-Time/Part-Time
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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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Active Series 7 or ability to obtain within 120 days.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet accuracy standards in high-volume situations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
- Ability to effectively prioritize time-sensitive workflow.
- Ability to work efficiently with multiple business partners.
- Strong communication skills, comfortable with various organizational levels.
- Basic understanding and proficiency in Microsoft Office software including OneNote.
- Experience with systems including BETA, Tradeweb, SIMON, and Thomson ONE.
- Sound understanding of the financial markets.
- Ability to perform in a highly stressful, time-sensitive, and regulated environment.
- Strong understanding of differing market structures and variables impacting pricing.
- Interest in obtaining Series 57 license.
- Experience with regulatory websites.
- Awareness/understanding of process/procedure review and development.
- Basic understanding of structured products.
- Basic understanding of fixed income securities.
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.
