Business Management Analyst–AI

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

The role of the Investment Business Management Analyst – Advanced Analytics, sits within the COO Business Management team, which forms part of the broader Columbia Threadneedle Investment department. The team plays a critical role in supporting the smooth running of the investment function, working across Portfolio Management, Research, Trading and Technology to ensure the business operates effectively and efficiently. This role will work closely with colleagues at all levels of the investment organization, helping to drive the practical adoption of AI-powered tools.

Responsibilities:

• Contributing to the firm's adoption of AI-powered tools within the investment function, including supporting the implementation of large language model applications.
• Assist in executing the Gen AI Roadmap across the Portfolio Management, Research and Trading.
• Engaging directly with stakeholders and super-users across the investment department to introduce AI tools and applications, combine these with business needs and translate those requirements into well-structured analytical use cases.
• User testing the AI applications on the use cases, testing for bugs and logging issues. Giving demonstrations of the functionality across teams.
• Supporting project management activity across the COO Advanced Analytics team, specifically around the Gen-AI roadmap, including tracking deliverables, coordinating meetings, and maintaining documentation.
• Handling first line AI queries, logging issues and troubleshooting.
• Supporting the COO Advanced Analytics program in the automation of investment processes.
• Staying current with developments in AI, data tools, and investment processes, and proactively bringing relevant ideas to the team.

Qualifications:

• 1 to 3 years experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Information Systems, or other related field of study
• Proficiency with relevant AI technology skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interface with multiple teams and individuals at various levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with a high level of organization and the ability to multi-task and prioritize.

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

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.

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