Director – Product Management recruitment
The individual will serve as an external/internal liaison for managing the development of Asset Allocation products at the firm.
Job Description
Available Openings: 1
Job Title: Director - Product Management
Job ID: 82776
Location: Boston, MA
Business Unit: US Asset Management
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Eligible for Relocation: N
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Travel Percentage: None
License:
About Ameriprise
You give more, you want more
You've worked hard and now you're looking for a career that's as rewarding as it is challenging. Ameriprise Financial is a great place to find just that. With our corporate headquarters in Minneapolis and offices nationwide, we're America's largest financial planning company¹ yet we're also a supportive nationwide family of financial professionals. We're proud to be ranked as one of the 'Best Places to Launch a Career' by BusinessWeek magazine.²
You provide the initiative; we provide the support to help you succeed. Thrive in our diverse and inclusive environment with award-winning training,³ career development and 360° support guided by accessible leaders. If you're talented, driven, and ready to join a team of professionals who work every day to help their clients plan for and achieve their dreams, you're ready for a career at Ameriprise Financial.
Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer.
¹ Based on the number of financial plans annually disclosed in Form ADV, Part 1A, Item 5, available at adviserinfo.sec.gov as of Dec. 31, 2008, and the number of CFP® professionals documented by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.
² BusinessWeek magazine, September 4, 2008.
³ DALBAR Financial Intermediary Post-Sale Service Award 2007.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the development of new asset allocation product solutions
* Identify best market opportunities for current asset allocation products and provide recommendations and plans to improve current product features where needed
* Create clear and compelling product positioning which provides wholesalers, advisors and clients an understanding of our products
* Develop strong working relationship with members of the asset allocation investment team with active participation in team meetings to gain an in-depth understanding of current team thinking and to provide the team with ongoing market intelligence
* Understand key competitors and differentiate our product lineup
* Represent asset allocation team as a public spokesperson in internal and external meetings with an ability to present to wholesalers, financial advisors and clients
* Overall responsibility for assigned product line market share, sales and the daily operations of the product line working across the organization/vendors/fund partners to resolve advisor/client issues
* Business leader for large scale projects and initiative as needed
Required Qualifications
* Understanding of asset allocation strategies, preferably over a range of products, with at least 10 years of experience in financial services
* Strong written and oral communication skills with formal presentation experience
* Experience working with senior investment leaders
* Experience working with mutual funds in a retail distribution environment preferred
* CFA preferred
Other Information
About Columbia Management
Columbia Management is the wholly-owned U.S. asset management subsidiary for Ameriprise Financial. The Columbia Management story began over 100 years ago, and today, we are one of the nation's largest dedicated asset managers. Our approach is distinguished by a singular focus on our clients, first-class research and thought leadership, and a commitment to delivering a consistent investment experience. Our dedicated investment teams combine a passion for investing with a disciplined investment process to offer you a choice of investment solutions you can depend on. You can be confident that we will take the time to understand your needs and help you and your financial advisor identify the solutions that are right for you. Because at Columbia Management, we don't consider ourselves successful unless you are.
