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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

Partner and consult with DC-focused advisors to drive sales of Columbia Threadneedle's investment management products throughout the DC channel. Deliver product knowledge and usable technical sales approaches. Create Columbia brand recognition and demand.

If you are not located close to a physical office, remote work is considered for qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Representation of retirement products distributed and marketed by Columbia Threadneedle. Drive sales by developing, maintaining, and deepening relationships with new and existing DC-focused advisors; influences advisor choices using a consultative sales process and other performance improvement systems. Partner with internal wholesaler to develop a business plan, manage the territory, and drive regional sales goals and objectives.
• Identifies client needs and provides investment and business solutions to the financial advisor. Build and maintain relationships with internal and external business partners (marketing, senior leaders, field leaders).
• Conducts sales or product training meetings and public seminars for financial advisors. Make joint sales presentations to existing and prospective clients.
• Consult in the areas of retirement, portfolio building and practice management.
• Keeps abreast of industry/market trends and developments and maintains sound working knowledge of Columbia Threadneedle's products and services. Research and communicate industry changes and trends that may impact company or product positioning, both with internal and external customers.
• Report sales and activities to management on a weekly basis.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree.
• 5-7 years' relevant experience.
• Experience in mutual fund/separate account wholesaling or supporting a mutual fund/separate account wholesaler.
• In-depth working knowledge and experience with mutual funds and separate accounts.
• Demonstrated ability to make successful and dynamic sales presentations.
• Self-driven and able to manage territory budget and operate autonomously.
• Collective Investment Trust (CIT) experience.
• Established relationships in the channel.
• Series 7, state securities agent registration (S63 or S66) and state IAR registration (S65 or S66) or the ability to obtain within a defined period of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree and/or CIMA or CFP.

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 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).

In-Office Collaboration
We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders - clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.

Base Pay Salary

The estimated base salary for this role is $100,000 / 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

Full time

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt

Job Family Group

Sales

Line of Business

AMINV US Asset Management

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.