Operations Leadership Development Program (LDP) – Service & Operations

Job Description

Business Development Leadership Development Program Associate | Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid role at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, likely based in Minneapolis, MN given the company’s primary operations and in-office requirements. Ameriprise is a diversified financial services leader managing over $1.5 trillion in assets, serving more than 3.5 million clients globally with a team of 22,000 people. This Leadership Development Program offers early-career talent a structured 24-month rotational experience to build essential leadership skills, gain hands-on experience, and explore potential career paths within the company’s business development organizations. Participants contribute to meaningful projects and connect with senior leaders, setting a strong foundation for future success in financial services.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Minneapolis, MN
• Pay: $67000 yearly
• Team: Business Development organizations
• Mission: Develop early-career talent through a 24-month rotational program to build leadership skills and gain hands-on experience in financial services business development.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support Sales Initiatives: Assist with advisor outreach, lead generation, and follow-up activities to advance sales goals.
• Enhance Advisor Experience: Collaborate with team members to improve sales processes and ensure a positive overall experience for advisors.
• Analyze Sales Data: Conduct basic data analysis to identify sales trends and pinpoint opportunities for growth within the business.
• Resolve Advisor Issues: Help troubleshoot problems faced by advisors, working to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Contribute to Reporting: Track performance metrics and prepare comprehensive summaries for leadership, informing strategic decisions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Current Senior at a 4-year university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Economics, or a related field; entry-level.
• Experience: Graduation date of December 2026 or May/June 2027; demonstrated leadership experience; commitment to complete the full 24-month Leadership Development Program.
• Skills: Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; clear and confident communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation); comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bonus: Strong self-motivation and a results-driven mindset with a commitment to ethical sales practices; ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with leadership to support sales goals and advisor needs.