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Senior Manager, Business Systems Analyst

Ameriprise Financial Services
Minneapolis, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Sept 2025
💰 $141,600/yr($104,900/yr$141,600/yr)

About the role

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for leading high-performing teams and driving impactful business outcomes? As a Senior Manager, Business Systems Analyst, you’ll lead a talented team of project business analysts, guiding them through complex initiatives that shape the future of our organization. This is a high-visibility role where your leadership, analytical expertise, and ability to bridge business and technology will directly influence enterprise success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead & Inspire: Provide direct leadership to a team of skilled business analysts. Foster growth through coaching, feedback, and development opportunities while promoting a culture of collaboration and excellence.
  • Drive Strategic Initiatives: Oversee the planning and execution of business analysis efforts across complex projects. Ensure alignment with business goals and successful delivery using best-in-class methodologies.
  • Be the Connector: Serve as the primary liaison between business units and technology teams. Translate business needs into actionable solutions and ensure seamless communication across stakeholders.
  • Solve Complex Problems: Tackle sophisticated system-related challenges with confidence. Deliver timely, accurate documentation and insights that empower project teams and business leaders.
  • Champion Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. Lead initiatives that deliver measurable results and elevate business performance.
  • Influence at All Levels: Engage with senior leadership across departments, providing strategic guidance and thought leadership on business systems and analysis practices.

Required Qualifications

  • 7-10 years' relevant work experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent


Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven leadership experience with direct reports
  • Background in Financial Services or Wealth Management
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Demonstrated success managing multiple projects and priorities
  • Expertise in business analysis methodologies and tools
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability to influence decisions and drive alignment across teams

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 base salary for this role is $104,900 - $141,600 / 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.

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

Exempt

Job Family Group

Business Support & Operations

Line of Business  

SERVD Service Delivery

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