About Our Company
Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.
We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a Columbia Threadneedle Investments global team of 2,300 people working together. Our capability is diverse with more than 550 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our enterprise businesses — Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities.
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity to work in the heart of our Distribution team, coordinating all aspects of day-to-day administration needs and be a key member on this fast-paced team.Key Responsibilities
This role supports the Head of North America Institutional and her team coordinating and managing all activities and functions critical to the day-to-day business needs:
Provide day-today coordination and support of the department and project activities to ensure key tasks and deadlines are met.
Independently manage leader(s) calendar and meeting prioritization include scheduling meetings/conferences.
Plan domestic/international travel, on/offsites and events, coordinate accommodations and resources, track/file expenses, and create and provide initial analysis of reports.
Preparation and coordination of meeting materials, track expenses, and create and provide initial analysis of reports.
May read and respond to emails and requests on behalf of the leader(s); ensure leader is informed of pending requests or requests where follow up is required.
Responds to ad hoc requests and manages small projects.
Research, respond, and resolve questions regarding department processes, functions, and requests. Partner with other functional areas to quickly resolve issues and accomplish responsibilities.
Interact with internal business partners to track, maintain, and communicate department information.
Required Qualifications
Associate's degree or 3-5 years of equivalent administrative and/or project management experience.
Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
Strong knowledge and application with Microsoft suite programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Adept at building positive and collaborative working relationships.
Capable of managing multiple tasks in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate to effectively coordinate department priorities.
Ability to anticipate business needs, utilize independent judgment and have a demonstrated aptitude of discretion while accessing and handling sensitive information.
Ability to work independently and take proactive initiative on work with little direction.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong knowledge and application with Microsoft suite programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
Experience being efficient and skillful while working in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional and written/verbal communication skills are essential.
This role will be based onsite at our New York office for 4 days per week with the option to work from home 1 day per week.
Base Pay Salary
The estimated base salary for this role is $75,200 - $91,500 per 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.Full-Time/Part-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
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Line of Business
Columbia Threadneedle is a people business, and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and performance-based culture where everyone can belong, grow, contribute and realise their potential.
Columbia Threadneedle 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.