Marketing Intern

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 River Source 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 At Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, and River Source, we're committed to helping early-career talent grow through meaningful work and practical learning. Whether you're joining us as an Intern or Leadership Development Program participant, you'll work alongside experienced colleagues, contribute fresh perspectives, and gain exposure to the people, projects, and experiences that drive our business forward. Guided by our values of excellence in all we do and respect for individuals and our communities, participants will have opportunities to connect with Executive Leadership through our ELT Speaker Series, gaining insights from senior leaders across the business, while also making a positive impact through our annual volunteering day.

Our program is guided by values of being client focused, acting with integrity always, striving for excellence in all we do, and showing respect for individuals and our communities. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with senior leaders through our Executive Leadership Team (ELT) Speaker Series, gaining valuable business insights and career perspectives, while also giving back through our annual volunteering day, supporting the communities in which we live and work.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills, expand your network, and explore what's possible across a global financial services organization.

About the Role:

The Marketing team promotes, strengthens, advocates for, and protects the Ameriprise brand, business interests, reputation, and local communities. We help advisors build their practices by providing programs and communications that help them acquire, retain, and deepen relationships with clients.

How you’ll spend your time…Responsibilities vary depending on assigned projects(s) and may include:

As part of the Marketing team, you will be exposed to a broad range of marketing initiatives, along with the chance to gain direct experience in one or more of the following areas:

Consumer marketing, insights, and market segmentation

Social media marketing

Client acquisition

Advisor marketing support programs

Marketing strategy and analytics

Required Qualifications:

Current Junior at a 4-year university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field.

Graduation date of December 2027 or May/June 2028

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 Working knowledge of AI productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) and their application to improve efficiency and support marketing initiatives

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…