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
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 October 3, 2026.
At Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, and RiverSource, we're committed to helping early-career talent grow through meaningful work and practical learning. Whether you're joining us as an Intern or Leadership Development Program participant, you'll work alongside experienced colleagues, contribute fresh perspectives, and gain exposure to the people, projects, and experiences that drive our business forward.
Guided by our core values of putting clients first, acting with integrity, striving for excellence, and respecting individuals and our communities, you'll develop both professionally and personally. Through mentoring, networking, senior leader engagement, and community initiatives, you'll build valuable skills, expand your network, and discover what's possible across a global financial organization.
About the Role:
Ameriprise Financials' global Technology team develops and delivers innovative solutions that support the evolving needs of our clients, advisors, and employees. As a Technology Intern, you will join a dedicated technology team for a 10-week summer internship, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to meaningful projects and collaborating with experienced professionals across the organization. Internship opportunities and responsibilities vary each year, reflecting the breadth of technology functions that support our business.
For the 2027 summer internship program, we are seeking one intern for each of the following Technology teams:
Analytics & Automation
End User Computing
Cloud Engineering
Software Engineering (DevSecOps)
Data Warehouse & Analytics
Information Security Tools
How you’ll spend your time…
As a Technology intern, you will gain hands-on experience with Ameriprise tools, applications, and technologies while contributing to solutions that support the team’s goals and priorities. During the summer, you’ll connect with other Technology interns and LDPs on a regular basis to foster community and build your professional network. At the end of your internship, you will present an overview of your internship and accomplishments to our Technology leadership team.
As an intern, responsibilities vary depending on assigned team and may include:
Define business requirements
Develop, document, test, and modify new or existing code
Develop working knowledge of Ameriprise systems, processes, data, and vendor tools
Learn and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to the software development life cycle
Learn new programming languages
Identify opportunities for process improvement or automation
Participate in Agile team ceremonies
Examples of past intern work includes:
Automated cloud activity monitoring
Automated test framework
Customer analytics analysis
Cloud storage relationship model proof of concept
Inactive account auditing and decommission
Automation of server start-up/shutdown and testing
Create dashboard reporting using PowerBI
Create new intake and tracking system
SharePoint development
Required Qualifications:
Current Junior at a 4-year university pursing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Information Science, Information Technology Infrastructure, or related technical field.
Graduation date of December 2027 or May/June 2028
Interested in gaining broad experience in Technology
Proven organization skills and ability to manage time effectively
Ability to work and communicate collaboratively and constructively with others
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
If you also had this, it would be great:
High degree of self-motivation with strong integrity and ethics
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Displays a positive attitude, professionalism, and a willingness to learn in a corporate environment
Prior classroom, project, or work experience with software development/programming/coding
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).
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 $35.00 per 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 insurance.Full-Time/Part-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Job Family Group
Line of Business
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
- Currently a junior at a four-year university
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer or Software Engineering, Computer Information Science, Information Technology Infrastructure, or a related technical field
- Expected graduation in December 2027 or May/June 2028
- Interest in gaining broad experience in technology
- Proven organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to work and communicate collaboratively and constructively with others
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- High degree of self-motivation with strong integrity and ethics
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Positive attitude, professionalism, and willingness to learn in a corporate environment
- Prior classroom, project, or work experience with software development, programming, or coding
- Valid U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and has not been reviewed or approved by Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC.
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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.
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC Insights
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.
