Client Support Associate - Minneapolis

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

In addition to addressing immediate client needs, you’ll engage in award-winning advisor development experiences designed to help you thrive. Our programs emphasize learning embedded in your daily work, focusing on the financial planning process, effective sales and communication strategies, and a comprehensive introduction to the products and services that power the Ameriprise Client Experience. Through continuous professional development, you’ll build the skills and behaviors that drive long-term success, supported by technology-enabled learning and a culture committed to helping advisors grow with confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for client interactions including converting service calls to sales opportunities from inbound client calls.
• Preparing Client Relationship Managers for sales presentations and interactions with clients.
• First call resolution, setting up accounts, completing and processing paperwork, scheduling meetings, executing routine clerical transactions, answering requests for information, fields client issues, and manages recovery process.
• Transact and process business on behalf of advisors and product specialists and support the Client Relationship Manager in the financial planning process.
• Gathering and documenting information to ensure compliance requirements are met.
• Liaison between Product Specialists and Client Relationship Managers to come up with recommendations.
• Engage in on-going professional development to increase industry, product, sales and servicing skills and abilities.
• Maintain all appropriate FINRA/other licenses and requirements up to date.

Required Qualifications

• High school or GED.
• 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Current FINRA Series 7 State securities (S63 or S66), state IAR (S65 or S66) (or willing to obtain within 90 days).
• Must have or obtain Minnesota Life, Accident / Health Insurance and Variable Contracts license within 30 days of hire date.
• Previous experience delivering outstanding client service.
• Detail oriented, strong math and analytical skills.
• Good organization and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and prioritize effectively.
• Process oriented and ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of financial services products/services.
• Demonstrated ability to display and maintain a highly professional demeanor consistent with Ameriprise values and brand.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• CFP, CRPC
• Previous Sales Experience Or Exposure