Columbia Threadneedle Sales, Marketing, and Distribution Technology Leadership Development Program Associate

Ameriprise Open · verified Sep 16, 2026

Boston Full-time Junior General Marketing

Entry-level General Marketing role at Ameriprise. Boston · full-time · $85,000–$95,000 base.

SalaryStated by Ameriprise

$85,000 – $95,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

This role, from AmeripriseOur estimate for the market: $52,500–$90,000

Above the market median of $62,000 for entry-level general marketing roles in Boston.

Worked out from 5 postings that stated pay, median $62,000. Last updated Sep 15, 2026.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You’ll complete rotations across CRM, marketing technology, and distribution analytics
You’ll gather requirements, document solutions, and help test or modify applications
You’ll use data platforms and business intelligence tools to support distribution and marketing insights
You’ll maintain technical, operational, and user documentation while suggesting improvements
You’ll build relationships with technology teams, business partners, and fellow program participants

What you bring

You’re a current senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant computer or information technology field
You graduate in December 2026 or May or June 2027
You can commit to the full eighteen-month Leadership Development Program
You have U.S. work authorization that will not require current or future visa sponsorship

Who this fits

This role suits an early-career candidate who wants structured exposure to technology supporting asset management sales, marketing, and distribution. You’ll be based in Boston and work from the office at least four days each week. The program calls for strong communication, willingness to learn, and comfort collaborating with business and technology colleagues.

From the employer

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 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.

Job Description

At Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, and RiverSource, 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 core values of putting clients first, acting with integrity, striving for excellence, and respecting individuals and our communities, you'll develop both professionally and personally. Through mentoring, networking, senior leader engagement, and community initiatives, you'll build valuable skills, expand your network, and discover what's possible across a global financial organization.

The 18-month Technology LDP program offer a structured technical concentration or a pathway to upskill in a specific technology team. This LDP Pathway is for our Boston-based Columbia Threadneedle Asset Management Sales, Marketing, and Distribution Technology Pathway.

As a Technology LDP, you’ll support three key areas of the Distribution team for a 6-month rotation each.

• The Client Relationship Management (CRM) team delivers Salesforce capabilities that enable our Sales and Client Relations teams across North America, EMEA, and APAC. As part of the team, you’ll learn how CRM drives productivity for wholesalers, key account teams, and channel partners while optimizing CRM workflows.
• The Marketing Technology team powers our digital client experience by supporting websites, marketing automation, personalization, and content delivery for marketing teams worldwide. This rotation blends marketing technology with a practical understanding of the asset management buyer and influencer ecosystem.
• The Distribution Analytics team manages the data and analytical platforms that drive insights for the Distribution and Marketing teams. You’ll use business intelligence tools, data lakes, and service layers to leverage technical skills while understanding how teams use data to drive strategy and advisor relationships.

Together, these rotations provide hands on experience with CRM operations, digital marketing technology, and data-driven decision-making in a modern asset management distribution environment.

After exploring the breadth of the business unit through each rotation, LDPs may have the opportunity to post to a permanent position within Ameriprise Financial.

The Technology LDP contributes to the success of the firm by delivering technology solutions to support the evolving needs of our clients, advisors, and employees. Our Technology organization is committed to strengthening and securing our systems, delivering unparalleled customer experiences, uncovering efficiencies, and growing and succeeding as a team.

As part of the Technology Leadership Development Program, you will cultivate leadership skills by co-collaborating and leading different Committees (Employee Engagement, Professional Development, Volunteer Committee and more).

Responsibilities vary depending on rotation and assigned projects(s) and may include:

Gather, analyze, and document business requirements
Develop, document, test, and modify new and existing code
Develop, document, test, modify, troubleshoot and maintain new and existing software applications
Develop working knowledge of Ameriprise systems, processes, data, and vendor tools
Learn and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to the development life cycle
Write and maintain development/programming/systems documentation, as well as operations and user guides, as required.
Make recommendations for improvements. Continuously improve analysis skills and best practices from prior projects, training and peer learning.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with technology teams, business partners and LDP peers
Participation in Technology LDP Committees

Required Qualifications

Current Senior at a 4-year university pursing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Science, Information Technology Infrastructure, or related field.
Graduation date of December 2026 or May/June 2027
Commitment to complete the full 18-month Leadership Development Program

Preferred Qualifications

High degree of self-motivation with strong integrity and ethics
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Displays a positive attitude, professionalism, and a willingness to learn in a corporate environment
Prior work experience with software development/programming/coding

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 range for this role is between $85,000 to $95,000. 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

Human Capital

Line of Business

TECH Technology

Ameriprise Financial 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.