Job DescriptionStep into an instrumental role. Help conduct the smooth operation of a fast-paced-and friendly-private wealth office located in West Los Angeles. Work as an employee of an independent advisor franchisee of Ameriprise Financial. Assist in daily business operations.Assist financial advisors and staff in organizing and executing daily business operations and managing office work flow. The office assistant supports the daily operational needs of the practice-including meeting preparation, greeting clients, office administrative work. This position ties directly to the overall business plan of the practice and is crucial in effectively maintaining excellent client service.This role is an entry-level position and will provide administrative support by preparing for meetings, presentations, and client communications and will be responsible for greeting clients. This role is responsible for clients' first impressions of the practice and involves responding to ad hoc requests, coordinating/tracking meeting preparation projects, and managing business-as-usual projects such as filing and coordinating meeting follow-up. Role may also include other duties assigned by advisor that occur in the process of normal business.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities and Time Allocation - Will change over time to meet the needs of the practice and can include other duties as assigned by the advisor; ability to grow into new roles.Administrative/Business Management - 80%* Prepare agendas and forms for appointments.* Assign and delegate post-meeting work to other staff and track task completion.* Manage office facilities and supplies.* Supervise internship program and delegate administrative work to interns.* Maintain files and records in accordance with the records retention policy. Perform other allowable duties as assigned by the financial advisor(s) and Operations Manager.Client Care - 20%* Greet clients upon arrival and extend hospitality to clients.* Maintain client management system.* Write notes/letters to clients to clients of administrative nature and administer client appreciation.* Update client information as directed/needed for client review meetings.Required QualificationsKey Traits of a Successful Office Manager/Assistant: * Excellent interpersonal skills.* Polite and clear phone manner.* Strong organizational and computer skills.* Direct attention to detail and organization.* Effective communication with clients and other advisors/staff.* Effective and efficient time management.* Ability to multi-task.* Ability to adhere to rules and regulations as stated and required by advisor and Ameriprise.* Ability to support and provide guidance for compliance within the advisor's practice.* Positive attitude and sincere willingness to constantly learn and grow.Education and Other Designations: * College degree or higher.Preferred Qualifications* Already have or be able to study for and pass exams for federal and state licenses and registrations for securities, including: Series 7, Series 66, and State life, accident and health insurance licenses.About Our CompanyWith the right company, life can be brilliantAt Ameriprise, we're not just in the business of managing our clients' finances - we also help our advisors and employees reach their true potential, too.Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong ethical company that cares, take the next step to create a brilliant career at Ameriprise Financial.We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.VEVRAA Federal ContractorWe request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state.

Job DescriptionColumbia Threadneedle Investments, the global asset management subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is seeking a Patient Care Innovations Analyst to be based in Boston, MA.Responsibilities* Conduct primary research on the broader industry and specific companies through KOL calls, earnings calls, company visits, medical meetings, and sell side events.* Identify clinically relevant innovations that can have the opportunity to lead to large market opportunities.* Formulate hypothesis on therapeutic innovations and identify investment ideas that can best leverage the hypothesis.* Identify and maintain clinical catalyst calendar including clinical trial data, regulatory events or other important events relevant to the industry.* Pro-actively work with team leaders to formulate thesis on investment ideas.Required Qualifications* MD/PhD or equivalent in the sciences, clinical science or medicine.* 7-10 years of dedicated clinical, laboratory or patient care experience for an academic institution or industry participant (drug development company or contract service clinical provider).* Strong Analytical and Statistical Skills. Tacit understanding of clinical trial design and drug pathways. Ability to analyze preclinical and clinical data and adjudicate trial conduct.* Ability to create detailed earnings models and written reports to support stock rankings.* Knowledge of various valuation methodologies.* Strong financial modeling proficiency.Preferred Qualifications* MBA and/or CFA.* Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience as a buy-side equity analyst.* Previous experience working on long/short portfolios.About Our CompanyWith the right company, life can be brilliant. At Ameriprise, we're not just in the business of managing our clients' finances - we also help our advisors and employees reach their true potential, too. Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong ethical company that cares, take the next step to create a brilliant career at Ameriprise Financial.We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.VEVRAA Federal ContractorWe request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state.

Job DescriptionThis Software Engineer position on the Enterprise Content Management team in IT is primarily focused on developing and supporting the delivery platform for Business Intelligence. The platform includes SharePoint and Power BI, with the potential to leverage additional tools in the Microsoft O365 suite. Secondary focus is development and support of our SharePoint collaboration platform. The candidate will design, code, test, implement, maintain, and support BI delivery platform (SharePoint) solutions that are delivered on time and within budget; work closely with customers, business analysts, technology and project team to understand business requirements, then drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions that are aligned with business and technology strategies and comply with the organization's architectural standards; provide technical guidance to the development team through the full software life cycle; continuously develop SharePoint, Power BI, SSRS, and O365 knowledge and technical subject matter expertise by remaining apprised of industry trends, the direction of emerging technologies, and their potential value to the business.ResponsibilitiesDesign & Build- Create low level design documents (including code samples/outlines) and detailed engineering specifications based on complex business, user and non-functional (e.g., performance, reliability, balance and controls) requirements.- Write code, adhering to coding standards, procedures and techniques.- Maintain integrity of existing program logic according to specifications. Complete project deliverables using the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Document- Actively participate in the code review process to ensure development work adheres to standards and specifications (including peer review and code review external to team).- Ensure quality of work completed by vendor partners.- Write and/or revise system design documentation and operations documentation to include providing required input into operation support manuals and user guides.- Create and properly archive all project related documentation.Test & Execute- Unit test all code and programs prior to releasing them to quality assurance.- Quickly resolve all unit test issues.- Assist quality assurance in identifying test cases and creating/mining test data to enable a thorough test of all development deliverables.- Respond to all inquiries and issues in a timely manner as developed code/program moves through the testing process and into production.- Approve code to be put into production.- Provide implementation/production support as required.Planning- Work in partnership with the project team and business to fully understand project goals and requirements and use this knowledge to effectively plan and execute the development process.Asset Stewardship & Troubleshooting- Improve the health of system assets by identifying enhancements to improve performance, reliability, and resource consumption.Process & Technical Guidance- Guide the development team to consistently apply appropriate development principles and standards during all phases of the development lifecycle.Maintain Skill Set & Relationships- Maintain up-to-date business domain knowledge and technical skills in software development technologies and methodologies.- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with business partners and project teams.- Continuously develop specialized knowledge and technical subject matter expertise by remaining apprised of industry trends, the direction of emerging technologies, and their potential value to the business.Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience.- 5-7 years of relevant experience.- 5-7+ years of experience coding and/or designing in SharePoint and other relevant programming languages, such as HTML, Javascript, and CSS.- 5+ years of practical experience and proven success with the design and build of complex software applications.- Demonstrated experience coding and/or designing in multiple environments.Preferred Qualifications- Effective oral and written communication skills along with logical, analytical and abstract thinking skills.- Proven ability to successfully translate client/business needs into software designs.- Proven analytical and business skills to reconcile conflicting objectives and find/design acceptable compromises within existing limitations.- Understand and apply both current technical solution elements (specific tools, components, and frameworks) and abstract elements (algorithms and architectures).- Effectively applies technology/engineering knowledge-base to multiple and evolving programs and languages.- Formal training or experience in user interface design and/or user experience design.- Knowledge of or experience with C# and Service Oriented Architecture.About Our CompanyAmeriprise Auto & Home Insurance is a division of Ameriprise Financial, a FORTUNE 500 company. Through exclusive partnerships with organizations such as Costco, we are able to offer their clients our personal insurance products. We offer customers across the nation high-quality, cost-effective auto, home and umbrella insurance products.At Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance, you will work in a culture that is dedicated to driving results with a strong focus on our handle with care culture. Regardless of department or location, we all share in a commitment to our clients, each other, the communities in which we live and work, company goals, and delivering on our mission statement. We invest in our employees with growth and development opportunities via Ameriprise University, competitive pay, and a generous benefits package. Benefits are effective the first day of employment for full-time employees.We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.VEVRAA Federal ContractorWe request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state.