Regional Vice President - Insurance (Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana)

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

Responsibilities

• Drive life insurance sales growth through consultative advisor engagement, territory planning, and strategic relationship management.
• Partner closely with an internal wholesaling associate to develop and execute territory business plans that achieve regional sales objectives.
• Educate advisors on RiverSource Insurance products, features, benefits, and client solutions to support effective insurance planning strategies.
• Analyze advisor activity, sales trends, and territory opportunities using sales tools, proprietary systems, and performance improvement methodologies.
• Build strong partnerships with field leaders, senior leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to enhance market presence and advisor engagement.
• Conduct advisor meetings, client events, training sessions, and educational presentations throughout the territory.
• Manage territory operations, scheduling, budget activities, and follow-up processes to maximize effectiveness and efficiency.
• Maintain all required licensing, registration, and compliance standards in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in insurance, financial services, financial planning, or related financial markets roles.
• 3+ years of successful consultative sales, training, or external wholesaling experience with demonstrated business development results.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Active FINRA Series 6 license strongly preferred or ability to obtain within 90 days
• FINRA Series 63 or Series 66 or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Ability to obtain territory-specific securities and insurance licenses, including Life, Health, and Variable licenses, upon hire.
• Strong understanding of life insurance products, sales strategies, and advisor-facing distribution models.
• Excellent presentation, communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to reside within Texas, New Mexico, or Louisiana and travel approximately 75% to 80% throughout the assigned territory.

U.S. Work Authorization & 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).

Remote Work

This position is remote. Any expectations for travel or in-person collaboration will be discussed during the hiring process. This position is eligible for remote work in these locations: Texas, New Mexico or Louisiana

Base Pay Salary

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.

Who We Are

Since 1894, Ameriprise Financial has helped people feel more confident about their financial future. Guided by strong values and a deep commitment to clients, we've remained a trusted leader in financial planning and advice for more than 130 years.

Through our businesses, Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance & Annuities, we deliver advice, investment and protection solutions designed for long-term success. While each business brings distinct capabilities and expertise, all are united by our unwavering focus on clients and a strong financial foundation.

For you, that means the opportunity to build a meaningful career in a high-performing, collaborative culture where your expertise can grow, your contributions are valued and your work can make a real impact.

Our Business and our Brands

As a global financial services company with three complementary businesses, the breadth of our capabilities sets us apart. It also creates unique opportunities for employees to learn, collaborate and grow their careers:

• Ameriprise Financial: Financial planning, advice and wealth management.

• Columbia Threadneedle Investments: Global asset management serving individual, institutional and corporate clients.

• RiverSource Insurance & Annuities: Products and solutions designed to help clients protect and grow their wealth.

Explore opportunities within each business and region below.

• Ameriprise US | Careers

• Ameriprise India | Careers

• Columbia Threadneedle Investments US | Careers

• Columbia Threadneedle Investments EMEA APAC | Careers

• RiverSource | Careers

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