Director of Executive Compensation

Director of Executive Compensation

Ameriprise Financial is hiring a Director of Executive Compensation to help shape and manage executive compensation programs that support the company's strategic objectives. This role partners closely with the Vice President of Executive Compensation to design and administer programs that are competitive, compliant, and aligned with corporate goals. The position plays a key role in supporting Board of Directors meetings, contributing to the annual Proxy Statement, and delivering strategic and analytical insights across compensation initiatives. It's a unique opportunity to collaborate with senior stakeholders and influence decisions that impact the company's executive rewards strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of materials for Compensation and Benefits Committee of the Board of Directors meetings. Perform research and analysis to help inform materials.
• Manage multiple programs related to executive compensation, including Stock Ownership Guidelines and Detrimental Conduct provisions. Lead the implementation, communication, and administration of these compensation programs.
• In partnership with senior leadership, own the management and preparation of the executive compensation data and compensation tables for the annual Proxy Statement and partner with leadership on developing the Compensation Discussion and Analysis (CD&A).
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with cross functional teams, including HR, Finance, and Legal to ensure alignment and consistency in executive compensation disclosures and practices.
• Own controls for the Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process to ensure strong governance and compliance with risk management standards.
• Partner with global compensation teams to support business initiatives and strategies.
• Provide analytical and consultative support for compensation programs.
• Identify opportunities for program development or modification through data analysis.
• Maintain in-depth compensation and industry knowledge. Conduct competitive analysis and recommend updates as necessary in line with market trends and findings.
• Ensure compliance with FINRA registration requirements and other regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Base Pay Salary The estimated base salary for this role is $128,400 - $173,300 / 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

Human Capital

HR Human Resources