RiverSource has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Administrative Assistant to join our team! This role will be a key player in providing support to our fast-paced, dynamic team. Responsibilities include: scheduling meetings/manage calendars, reading and responding to emails and requests on behalf of the leader(s), preparing presentations, internal and external communications, travel arrangements, expense reports and invoices, and coordinating department programs, offsites and, special events. You may also respond to ad hoc requests and provide project support, logistics for meetings, town halls, and offsite. The Senior Administrative Assistant will extend independent judgment over prioritization of work, and on behalf of the leader.

Key Responsibilities

Independently manage leader(s) calendar and meeting prioritization.  Schedule meetings by interacting with internal/external clients/partners to coordinate calendars, accommodations, meeting materials, and supplies.  May read and respond to emails and requests on behalf of the leader; ensure leader is informed of pending requests or requests where follow up is required. 

Prepare expense reports, invoices, presentations, internal/external communication, travel arrangements, and other misc. reports.  

Coordinate/administer department programs (recognition, timekeeping, budgets, supply management, etc.), offsites, and special events.  

Respond to ad hoc requests (filing, copying, etc.) and provide project/program support representing the team (researching issues or questions about policies or practices, etc.).   

Provide new hire training and/or mentoring to administrative staff within department or business unit.  May back-up other administrative assistants. 

 
Required Qualifications 

High school diploma or GED 

1-3 years of relevant experience  

Proficiency w/ computer programs (MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and administrative programs (Outlook, Ariba Buyer, XMS, Concur, etc.). 

Ability to multi-task, quickly change direction and independently prioritize work in order to support multiple people. 

Ability to anticipate needs and use independent judgement given limited availability of leader. 

Ability to exercise discretion due to accessing and handling sensitive information. 

 
Preferred Qualifications 

Associate or Bachelors degree preferred 

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 hourly rate for this role is $25.67 - $34.62 /hour. 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/Part-Time

Full time

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Job Family Group

Business Support & Operations

Line of Business  

INSUR Insurance