Senior Director, Asset Management Technology Operations

Job Description

Based in the US, this role is responsible for ensuring end‑to‑end technology service for Columbia Threadneedle Investments is delivered to the expected standards and quality. With a primary focus on portfolio management and trading operations, the incumbent must have an understanding of this business area and the technologies that support it, especially the Aladdin platform. This is one of three leadership roles reporting into the Global Head of IT Production Operations.

Primary Duties of Role

• Own technology aspects of delivering portfolio management and trading by delivering agreed service levels with the business.
• Manage vendor relationships, primarily with BlackRock for the Aladdin platform, and ensure supply of internal infrastructure platforms.
• Deliver against technology controls and risks.
• Achieve targets for automation and continuous improvements.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders in the region.
• Meet operational budget forecasts for the area of responsibility.

Further Responsibilities

• Lead a team of employees, consultants and vendors based in our IT center in the US and India, while matrix‑managing staff in the UK to deliver the overall service globally.
• Collaborate with technology and business leaders to maintain SLAs and improve services.
• Understand and promote risk awareness and controls for the production environment, ensuring compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
• Use strong oral and written communication skills to develop effective working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.

Key Capabilities

• Understanding of portfolio management using BlackRock's Aladdin platform.
• Understanding of core processes used in asset management.
• Background in more than one area of technology delivery (e.g., production operations, development, project management, business analysis, or infrastructure management).
• Experience managing multi‑location teams.
• Experience managing staff using ITIL V3/V4 processes in a large organization.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to develop innovative solutions to technical problems.
• Ability to communicate at technical and non‑technical levels.

Preferred

• Minimum five years of experience in a senior leadership role in IT.
• Experience establishing goals, metrics and creating a culture of continuous improvement.
• Proven track record in stakeholder management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to motivate and influence both business and technical communities.

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

Employees are required to work in the office at least four days per week, with the option of one day per week from home. Some roles may require additional in‑office time or different expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.

Base Pay Salary

The estimated base salary for this role is $148,000 – $190,000 per year. Compensation is performance based, and total pay may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience and geographic location. Eligible roles may receive variable pay through bonus, commissions and/or long‑term incentives.

A comprehensive benefits program supports health, well‑being, vacation, sick leave, 401(k) and insurance.

Full‑Time/Part‑Time

Full time.

Exempt/Non‑Exempt

Exempt.

Job Family Group

Technology.

Line of Business

TECH Technology.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

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