Senior Regional Risk Manager

About Our CompanyWe’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 DescriptionProvide risk-based leadership and oversight to reduce regulatory risk in the region. Lead in a hybrid supervision model under the direction of the Region Vice President (RVP) and within a matrixed relationship to Risk Mitigation. In this role you will: train new and support existing Field Registered Principals (RPs); assess and provide feedback to Field RPs for development of ongoing supervision/mitigation of risk; educate the field on regulatory and supervision policies while effectively communicating with regional and executive leadership on potential trends and actions needed to mitigate risk. Ensure effective, documented supervision and strong scalable, repeatable supervisory processes. Partner with the corporate office to advise on scalable issues.Key Responsibilities:Provide oversight through regular, effective, ongoing interactions with Field RPs and second level leaders to track progress, provide feedback, identify new issues, and positively influence the direction of supervision. Confirm and document that Regulatory issues are identified, and appropriate action is taken.Educate, advise, and guide regional leadership on emerging trends, areas of supervisory strength or risk, and actions to mitigate risk. Engage corporate office partners to address risk. Develop effective oversight systems and processes to prioritize and address areas of highest risk. Lead implementation and drive uptake of new supervisory policies, tools, and systems.Train new and existing field leaders and RPs and assess, address, and document the readiness of existing Field RPs to perform the six RP responsibilities of ongoing, risk-based supervision. Work closely with Risk Mitigation and Compliance staff, utilize ongoing diagnostics to determine where supervisory risk exists, and develop a plan to close related issues, while reporting back to the RVP.Act as Strategic Business Partner to field leaders. Partner with RVP and Regional Director of Operations to implement a PMP process for RPs who are not meeting minimum expectations of the RP role, as necessary or appropriate. Prepare and present analysis of risk trends in the region for the semi-annual business line reviews.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree or equivalent (4-years)7 to 10 years relevant experience requiredActive FINRA Series 7Active FINRA Series 24 or ability to obtain within 90 daysActive State Securities Agent Registration (S63 or S66) or ability to obtain within 150 daysActive State IAR registration (S65 or S66) or ability to obtain within 150 daysStrong knowledge of financial services industry products, services, and financial planningWorking knowledge of Broker/Dealer regulatory issues, Ameriprise's hybrid model, supervisory policies, procedures, and systemsEffective personal presence and the ability to influence through training and personal interactionsDemonstrated effective analytical, diagnostic, investigative, and problem solving skillsStrong oral and written communication skills, demonstrated conflict management and collaborative skills, and ability to leadAbility to travel 25-45% depending on territory size, numbers of RPs, and need for on-site oversightAbility to work from an Ameriprise Advisor Group (AAG) OfficePreferred Qualifications:Demonstrated ability to use technology and tools to gain efficiencies and speedSelf-motivated with the ability to achieve results in an independent environment, aptitude, and comfort with technologyAbility to manage multiple tasksStrong people and relationship leadership skillsVisa SponsorshipApplicants 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 CollaborationWe 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. Our employees work in the office at least five (5) days per week.Base Pay SalaryThe estimated base salary for this role is $100,000 - $158,200 / 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.Full-Time/Part-TimeFull timeExempt/Non-ExemptExemptJob Family GroupBusiness Support & OperationsLine of BusinessAAG Ameriprise Advisor GroupAmeriprise 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. 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