Senior Analyst - Financial Controls

Senior Analyst- Financial Controls

Ameriprise Financial is looking to add a Senior Analyst- Financial Controls to the team! The individual in this role will provide analytical support for the Finance organization via execution and maintenance of control reporting infrastructure. Extract, aggregate, and analyze control data and performance metrics for management review and action. Collaborate with internal and external business partners and strengthen controls environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and execute regular reports that support risk management for various valuation and reporting activities including monthly Management Action Plan reports. Serve as the liaison between Actuarial and Risk & Control Services to interpret and troubleshoot incidents. Interpret Operational Risk Management framework to make sure disclosures are appropriate and complete. Ensure accurate and appropriate control design through periodic review with control owners to determine if controls are accurate and relevant.
• Oversee the resolution and reporting of issues, as they arise. Provide detailed and complete understanding of drivers that influence control performance. Participate in period-end reporting meetings and determine if pre-defined process steps were followed appropriately. Raise questions and follow up on potential issues, reporting to internal / external audit partners any necessary events.
• Collaborate with teams to prepare materials for regular financial reporting and model governance meetings. Track agreed-upon deliverables, capture meeting notes and organize agendas.
• Support daily operations within Finance through production of risk reports with the opportunity to lead monthly reporting meetings. Hold internal planning sessions to update process maps and definitions. Coordinate walk throughs of existing processes with internal / external audit teams. Work closely with trade desk, investment accounting, actuarial, and financial reporting teams to ensure accuracy of information. Partner with actuaries to articulate issues, why they occurred and plan out what actions will be taken.
• Support control environment through the execution and management of regular SOX controls by identifying and recommending changes to synthesize processes while supporting multiple frameworks. Provide guidance on interpretation of controls and serve as a key resource to internal and external auditing partners.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

About Our Company

Were 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.

The estimated base salary for this role is $69,900-$94,400 / year. 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 competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.

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.

Full time

Exempt

Business Support & Operations

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