Business Development Associate

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

. Complete a 24-month rotational Leadership Development Program with three 8-month rotations .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $67,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership capabilities and a results-driven mindset while effectively managing multiple priorities and advisor interactions. Proficient in data analysis, sales processes, and collaboration across teams to enhance service delivery and advisor experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leadership ExperienceData AnalysisSales Process ImprovementMicrosoft Office SuiteEthical Sales Practices

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Hard Skills

Data ManagementSales InitiativesPerformance Metrics TrackingWorkflow DesignBasic Data Analysis

Soft Skills

Self-MotivationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Business DevelopmentService DeliveryRisk ManagementAdvisor ExperienceVoice of the Customer

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete a 24-month rotational Leadership Development Program with three 8-month rotations
Work on real business-impacting projects across business development and service and operations
Support service delivery, clearing operations, risk management, advisor/client/employee experience, voice of the customer, service tool and workflow design, data management, and vendor management
Support sales initiatives through advisor outreach, lead generation, and follow-up activities
Collaborate with team members to improve sales processes and advisor experience
Conduct basic data analysis to identify sales trends and growth opportunities
Troubleshoot advisor issues and ensure timely resolution
Contribute to program strategy and execution
Track performance metrics and prepare summaries for leadership
Connect with senior leaders and receive mentorship and formal training
Apply for potential permanent full-time positions within Ameriprise Financial after completing rotations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current Senior at a 4-year university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Economics, or related field
Graduation date of December 2026 or May/June 2027
Demonstrated leadership experience
Commitment to complete the full 24-month Leadership Development Program
Strong self-motivation and a results-driven mindset
Commitment to ethical sales practices
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple advisor interactions and priorities
Clear and confident written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with leadership
Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite
The company does not offer corporate undergraduate internships for students with F-1 visas

Benefits

Comp & perks

Vacation time
Sick time
401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Mentorship and training
ELT Speaker Series access
Annual volunteering day
Hybrid work flexibility: work from home one day per week
Consideration for full-time roles upon completion of the program