{"id":1154421,"url":"https://alion.io/job/ameriprise-financial-business-development-leadership-development-program-associate","title":"Business Development Leadership Development Program Associate","company":{"id":449655,"name":"Ameriprise Financial","domain":"ameriprise.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/ameriprise","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":98,"open_postings":16,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.063,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":22,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Sales","role_family":"Sales","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Minneapolis, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T19:34:06Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T03:07:15Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"About Our Company\nWe’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.\nJob Description\nAt 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 values of excellence in all we do and respect for individuals and our communities, participants will have opportunities to connect with Executive Leadership through our ELT Speaker Series, gaining insights from senior leaders across the business, while also making a positive impact through our annual volunteering day.This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills, expand your network, and explore what's possible across a global financial services organization.\nAbout the Role:\nAre 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.\nThrough 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.\nThe Service & Operations team supports the analysis of business processes and works at developing solutions to best support the organization. As an Operations LDP, you will work with team members to support the following areas:\nService Delivery\nClearing Operations\nRisk Management\nAdvisor, Client, and Employee Experience\nVoice of the Customer\nService Tool and Workflow Design\nData Management\nVendor Management\nAfter exploring the breadth of the business unit(s) through each rotation, LDPs may have the opportunity to post to a permanent position within Ameriprise Financial.\nWhat Makes This Program Unique:\nReal Experience: You’ll work on meaningful projects that contribute to the success of the business\nProfessional Growth: You’ll build leadership skills through hands-on learning, mentorship, and formal training\nSupportive Environment: You’ll be part of a collaborative, inclusive team and have access to leaders who want to see you succeed\nCareer Pathways: Upon completion, you’ll be considered for full-time roles that match your interests and strengths \nHow you’ll spend your time…\nResponsibilities may vary based on current rotation and assigned project(s), and typically include:\nSupporting sales initiatives by assisting with advisor outreach, lead generation, and follow-up activities\nCollaborating with team members to improve sales processes and enhance the overall advisor experience\nConducting basic data analysis to identify sales trends and opportunities for growth\nHelping troubleshoot advisor issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution\nContributing to program strategy and execution\nContributing to reporting efforts, tracking performance metrics and preparing summaries for leadership\nRequired Qualifications:\nCurrent Senior at a 4-year university pursing a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Economics, or related field\nGraduation date of December 2026 or May/June 2027\nDemonstrated leadership experience\nCommitment to complete the full 24-month Leadership Development Program\nIf you also had this, it would be great:\nStrong self-motivation and a results-driven mindset, with a commitment to ethical sales practices\nExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple advisor interactions and priorities\nClear and confident communication skills-written, verbal, and presentation\nAbility to collaborate effectively across teams and with leadership to support sales goals and advisor needs\nComfortable using Microsoft Office Suite to track leads, prepare presentations, and analyze sales data\nAdditional Information\nThe company does not offer corporate undergraduate internships for students with F-1 visas.\nIn-Office Collaboration\nWe 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\nBase Pay Salary\nThe estimated base salary for this role is $67,000/ 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\nFull timeExempt/Non-Exempt\nExemptJob Family Group\nHuman CapitalLine of Business\nAFG Ameriprise Franchise GroupAmeriprise 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.\nWe are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. 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