Marketing and Communications Leadership Development Program Associate
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Overview
Are you looking for a company that values diversity, collaboration, and growth? The Ameriprise Financial Leadership Development Program (LDP) offers meaningful work experience for emerging talent in a FORTUNE 500 company within the Financial Services industry. The Marketing and Communications LDP is an 18-month experiential commitment crafted to cultivate your business knowledge, gain on-the-job training, network in an encouraging, inclusive, team-based environment, have exposure to senior leaders and contribute to the success of the company through three, 6-month rotations. With access to our Business Resource Networks – which includes the Black Employee Network, Young Professionals Network, PRIDE Network – you will increase your own sense of belonging and engage in relevant networking and development opportunities. Embark on this journey as a Leadership Development Program Associate and lay the foundation for your future.
Rotations and Areas The Marketing And Communications LDP provides exposure to a broad range of initiatives with the chance to gain direct experience and project leadership by rotating through the following business areas:
Marketing
Communications
After 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.
Key Responsibilities As the Marketing and Communications LDP, when rotating through the Marketing team, you will promote, strengthen, and advocate for and protect the Ameriprise brand, business interests, and reputation. Responsibilities vary depending on rotation. Assigned projects may include:
Help advisors build their practices by providing programs and communications that help them acquire, retain, and deepen relationships with clients
Project support for marketing programs or initiatives including developing status reports to track usage, results, and issues
Managing project implementation plans for specific marketing initiatives
Supporting communications, training, and marketing efforts to drive marketing strategies and sales objectives for the company
Additional Responsibilities As the Marketing and Communications LDP, you will also support our Corporate Communications team, which is responsible for internal communications to our more than 20,000 employees and financial advisors, as well as public relations and shareholder communications. Responsibilities vary depending on the rotation. Assigned projects may include:
Consult with business partners across and outside the company to ensure strategic and effective messages are delivered to internal and external audiences through intranets, public-facing websites, presentations, speeches, videos, and other outlets
Provide communications support through project management
Writing, editing, and distributing various communications for employees and advisors
Assisting with public relations programs, coordinating media interviews, and distributing press releases
Examples Of Past LDP Projects
Developed and executed communications plan for launch of a new financial client tool
Led project to gather key insights through research to improve client acquisition and retention
Created thematic series of social media posts for advisors to engage clients and prospects
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Current Senior at a 4-year university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Journalism, or Business Administration/Management, or related field
Graduation date of December 2025 or May/June 2026
Commitment to complete the full 18-month Leadership Development Program
Preferred Qualifications
High degree of self-motivation with strong integrity and ethics
Proven organization skills and ability to manage time effectively
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Ability to work and communicate collaboratively with all levels of the organization including team members, managers, and senior leaders
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
The company does not offer sponsorship for this opportunity.
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 2024. With our team of more than 20,000 people in 20 countries, we advise, manage and protect assets and income of 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.
Compensation and Benefits Base Pay Salary
The estimated base salary for this role is $62,000.00. 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 comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.
EEO and Employment Details Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Type : Full-Time
Exemption Status : Exempt
Line of Business : MARKT Marketing
Division : Human Capital
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Rotations and Areas The Marketing And Communications LDP provides exposure to a broad range of initiatives with the chance to gain direct experience and project leadership by rotating through the following business areas:
Marketing
Communications
After 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.
Key Responsibilities As the Marketing and Communications LDP, when rotating through the Marketing team, you will promote, strengthen, and advocate for and protect the Ameriprise brand, business interests, and reputation. Responsibilities vary depending on rotation. Assigned projects may include:
Help advisors build their practices by providing programs and communications that help them acquire, retain, and deepen relationships with clients
Project support for marketing programs or initiatives including developing status reports to track usage, results, and issues
Managing project implementation plans for specific marketing initiatives
Supporting communications, training, and marketing efforts to drive marketing strategies and sales objectives for the company
Additional Responsibilities As the Marketing and Communications LDP, you will also support our Corporate Communications team, which is responsible for internal communications to our more than 20,000 employees and financial advisors, as well as public relations and shareholder communications. Responsibilities vary depending on the rotation. Assigned projects may include:
Consult with business partners across and outside the company to ensure strategic and effective messages are delivered to internal and external audiences through intranets, public-facing websites, presentations, speeches, videos, and other outlets
Provide communications support through project management
Writing, editing, and distributing various communications for employees and advisors
Assisting with public relations programs, coordinating media interviews, and distributing press releases
Examples Of Past LDP Projects
Developed and executed communications plan for launch of a new financial client tool
Led project to gather key insights through research to improve client acquisition and retention
Created thematic series of social media posts for advisors to engage clients and prospects
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Current Senior at a 4-year university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Journalism, or Business Administration/Management, or related field
Graduation date of December 2025 or May/June 2026
Commitment to complete the full 18-month Leadership Development Program
Preferred Qualifications
High degree of self-motivation with strong integrity and ethics
Proven organization skills and ability to manage time effectively
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Ability to work and communicate collaboratively with all levels of the organization including team members, managers, and senior leaders
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
The company does not offer sponsorship for this opportunity.
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 2024. With our team of more than 20,000 people in 20 countries, we advise, manage and protect assets and income of 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.
Compensation and Benefits Base Pay Salary
The estimated base salary for this role is $62,000.00. 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 comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.
EEO and Employment Details Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Type : Full-Time
Exemption Status : Exempt
Line of Business : MARKT Marketing
Division : Human Capital
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