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
Lead day to day operations for a customer service team, driving customer centric, best-in-class service for advisors, clients, and business partners. Empower and develop employees, implement process improvements, and drive high service standards. Provide timely coaching and feedback using a behavioral based coaching program. Support escalated issues and contribute to key customer service initiatives and business projects. Maintain policies and procedures that ensure exceptional service delivery, support staffing planning, and ensure team development and mentoring. Own results tied to service accuracy, quality, and performance metrics.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead, mentor, and develop direct reports; provide clear vision, operational direction, and support on customer service processes and transaction processing standards.
• Guide team members in resolving complex or high priority service situations; assisting in escalated issues.
• Manage team workload, set priorities, and ensure all efficiency, accuracy, processing, and call quality metrics are consistently met or exceeded.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on cross functional initiatives, projects, and process improvement efforts impacting customer service.
• Deliver meaningful performance feedback and coaching through behavioral based coaching; support continuous skill development, conduct regular one on ones, and foster both individual and team success.
Required Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED
• 3–5 years relevant experience
• Solid understanding of customer service operations, processes, policies, and industry regulations
• Experience with coaching or providing leadership to others
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to understand, simplify, and resolve complex issues
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across all levels
• Active Series 7
• Active Series 63
Preferred Qualifications
• Financial services industry experience
• Familiarity with Ameriprise customer policies and procedures
About Ameriprise Financial
Ameriprise Financial combines a team-based atmosphere with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are an organization that emphasizes learning and growth, rewards you for your achievements and fosters a healthy work/life balance.
From our Minneapolis headquarters throughout our offices nationwide, you'll find we live our values every day — client focused, integrity always, excellence in all we do and respect for individuals and communities. We embrace diversity in our ideas, management, employee groups and clients.
Our Investment in You
We provide employees and branch advisors with competitive compensation and rewards. Our comprehensive benefits support your health and help you balance your career and personal life. Ameriprise invests in you through compensation, retirement savings, health benefits, wellness programs, work/life balance programs, veteran benefits, etc.
Your Career at Ameriprise
When you join our corporate team, you receive competitive compensation and incentives, opportunities to share in the company's success plus comprehensive benefits. Our employees also enjoy business resource networks, transportation assistance, community service opportunities, and an on-site cafeteria.
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Thrive in a Respectful, Supportive Environment
We have a diverse, values-based culture that embraces individual differences and encourages you to perform at your peak. We recognize your achievements and understand that work is one of the many important aspects in your life. While maintaining respect for that life balance, we help you advance your career and reach your goals.
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Build a Career that Matters to You
At Ameriprise Financial, we believe that learning is a lifelong endeavor. No matter where you are in your career path, we encourage all employees to take advantage of our professional development programs, offered in a variety of ways. Learn on your own, collaborate with a peer or work with an experienced colleague. Whatever your learning style, Ameriprise gives you the opportunity to reach your potential.
Being an Ameriprise Advisor
Join a strong, ethical company that offers you what you need to build a rewarding career as a financial advisor: Culture & Commitment, Dedication & Support, and Opportunity & Rewards. Ameriprise is committed to helping you achieve the vision you have for your practice. With training in financial planning and the backing of a strong, stable FORTUNE 500® company, you’ll discover unparalleled culture, support, and opportunities to build a successful practice. That’s the Ameriprise Difference.
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Join an inclusive team to gain career-building skills and network in a supportive, high-energy, team-based atmosphere. Learn through real-world work and collaboration with leaders on projects that produce results through our Internship Program or gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills through our full-time Leadership Development Program. You’ll also engage in team-building/social events, volunteer activities, executive leadership seminars, and networking opportunities.