Registered Client Service Associate - Ameriprise Financial Services - Leawood, KS

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

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail oriented Registered Client Service Associate (CSA) to join our growing Ameriprise Financial team. This role is a key part of our client experience and daily operations, with a strong focus on money movement, trading and transaction management, client service support, and advisor team coordination.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast paced, team oriented environment and enjoys working directly with clients while supporting a sophisticated wealth management and financial planning practice.

Key Responsibilities

Client Service & Relationship Support

• Serve as a primary point of contact for client service requests via phone, email, and in‑person interactions

• Provide clear, professional, and timely communication to clients with diverse financial needs and backgrounds

• Support clients with common service needs, including distributions, contributions, account maintenance, and documentation

• Assist with Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), including setup, processing, and client education

Money Movement, Trading & Transaction Support

• Process money movement requests accurately and efficiently, including ACHs, wires, checks, and journal transfers

• Support trading, rebalancing, and transaction management in coordination with advisors and centralized trading teams

• Ensure all transactions meet firm policies, regulatory requirements, and internal risk controls

• Monitor transaction status and follow through to completion

Team & Advisor Support

• Collaborate closely with advisors, planners, and fellow team members across investment management and financial planning

• Support a growing and specialized team by managing workflows, priorities, and deadlines

• Maintain accurate client records and documentation within Ameriprise systems

• Assist with preparation for client meetings and ongoing service follow‑ups

Financial Planning & Education Support

• Provide basic education and support around financial planning concepts as appropriate

• Help gather and organize client information to support planning and analysis

• Adapt communication style to meet the needs of different clients, from simple service requests to more complex planning conversations

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent.

• 3 - 5 years relevant experience required.

• Series 7 or ability to obtain within 150 days.

• State securities agent registration (S63 or S66) or ability to obtain within 150 days.

• Experience working in a client service environment.

• Detail-oriented, strong math, and analytical skills. Good organization and time management skills. 

• Able to manage multiple priorities and prioritize effectively. Able to independently work with minimal direct supervision.

• Able to communicate with all levels within the organization. Process oriented and can work with a team. 

• Strong computer and software skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• State IAR registration (S65 or S66) or ability to obtain within 150 days.

• Life, Accident, and Health licenses & Variable Contracts or ability to obtain within 150 days.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to be part of a growing, collaborative Ameriprise practice

• Meaningful client interaction and long‑term relationship building

• Exposure to investment management, financial planning, and advanced service needs

• Supportive team culture with opportunities for professional development

• Competitive compensation and benefits, aligned with experience

• Participation in team revenue cut‑ins, allowing compensation to grow alongside the practice

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. Employees in this role work in the office five (5) days per week.

Full timeNon-ExemptBusiness Support & OperationsAAG Ameriprise Advisor Group

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.