What You'll Do

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Look no further! We have an exceptional opportunity for a driven and dedicated individual to join our team as a Compliance Advisor at Principal Financial Group, a world-class leader in the Finance/Insurance industry.

 

As a Compliance Advisor, you will provide compliance support and oversight to our qualified retirement plan business and play a crucial role in ensuring flawless adherence to regulatory and compliance standards. Your proven expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes will be instrumental in helping our organization compete in a highly regulated industry. 

 

Here are a few examples of the kinds of things you'll do if you join our Compliance team:

 

• Identify, research, interpret, and manage new laws, regulations, and other government guidance that impact our Retirement business, and provide analysis to our business partners to help them understand the impact and any necessary changes to their operations,
• Provide technical guidance and serve as subject matter expert regarding Department of Labor (DOL) regulations, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974, Internal Revenue Code regulations, state insurance laws, and other requirements, governing workplace retirement benefits,
• Collaborate with business partners/leaders to provide consultative compliance expertise regarding complex business situations, processes, and general questions received,
• Participate from a compliance perspective in strategic projects and initiatives,
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and maintain compliance oversight policies, procedures, and documentation to identify any gaps or deficiencies in the compliance program or business unit activities, and work with compliance and business leaders to resolve them,
• Perform compliance risk mitigation, assessment, testing, and advertising review, and
• Educate administrative and operational employees on compliance topics.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of relevant financial services compliance experience
• Familiarity with financial service products and markets, and deep subject matter expertise in the laws and regulations that govern the qualified employer sponsored retirement plan space, especially ERISA, as well as plan and contract provisions.
• Knowledgeable about applicable compliance and legal issues, various company products and services, and department operations.
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office suite, including SharePoint and Teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Advanced analytical, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong consulting and relationship building skills.
• Ability to manage expectations and handle multiple projects.
• Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to manage expectations and handle multiple projects.

 

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

 

• 8+ years of finanical services compliance 
• Knowledge and experience working with fiduciary topics and related issues, multiple employer arrangements, pension risk transfer, and/or employee stock ownership plans/employer securities is preferred.

Salary Range Information

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)

$104400 - $150000 / year

Time Off Program

Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.

Pension Eligible

Yes

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posting Window

We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.

Original Posting Date

1/12/2026

Most Recently Posted Date

1/12/2026

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