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 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 Description

Our 10-week summer intern program provides real-life experience in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Over the course of your internship, you will gain exposure to leaders, cultivate your business knowledge, work on projects that directly impact the business you support, and network in a welcoming atmosphere. Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance offers employees the opportunity to grow and develop personally and professionally in a flexible work environment designed to support individual needs. As you spend the summer with us, learning and growing, you’ll also spend time getting to know your fellow interns during team building exercises. With access to our Business Resource Networks – which includes the Black Employee Network, Young Professionals Network, PRIDE Network – you will increase your own sense of belonging and engage in important networking and development opportunities.

Benefits of Internship:
• Competitive wages
• Develop professionally and personally
• Challenging and significant work
• Exposure to senior leaders
• Network with peers and co-workers
• Involvement in the community
• Positioning for the future

At Ameriprise, we’re not just in the business of managing our clients’ finances — we also help our advisors and employees reach their true potential, too.

Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Financial Advisor in Training intern, you will focus on making outbound dials to our clients on behalf of our financial advising teams, studying to obtain FINRA licenses, shadowing client meetings. During your first few weeks with the team, you will create a personalized development plan focused on your goals with your leader. Responsibilities vary depending on assigned projects(s) and may include:

• Develop and deepen relationships with current clients via the telephone

• Schedule client appointments for our financial advising teams

• Engage in on-going personal development through classes, trainings, and community activities

• Study to obtain FINRA Series 7 licensing

• Participation in Ameriprise Financial corporate internship learnings and development opportunities

• Work closely with our client experience teams
   

Required Qualifications

• Current Junior at a 4-year university pursuing a bachelor’s degree; open to all majors

• Interest in Personal Finance, Financial Wellness, Financial Planning or related fields

• Graduation date of December 2026 or May/June 2027

Preferred Qualifications

• High degree of self-motivation with strong integrity and ethics

• Proven organization skills and ability to manage time effectively

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

• Ability to work and communicate collaboratively and constructively with others

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

The company does not offer corporate undergraduate internships for students with F-1 visas.

Visa Sponsorship

Applicants 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 Collaboration

We 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 four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process

Base Pay Salary

The estimated hourly rate for this role is $26.44/hr. 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-Time

Full time

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Job Family Group

Human Capital

Line of Business  

AFG Ameriprise Franchise Group

Ameriprise 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. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.