What You'll Do As a Sr. Associate Business Management - Financial Planning, support key process improvement and growth initiatives within Financial Planning and Retirement Plan businesses. Supporting all stages of the improvement lifecycle, from problem identification through implementation, and providing significant impact to advisors, clients, and other key stakeholders. Assist advisors with product education and overview in an effort to increase market opportunities and support sales in the Financial Planning and Retirement Plan businesses. Educate advisors on available tools and information to help drive adoption of fee based financial planning services. Provide investment analysis and asset allocation modeling support for both proprietary and non- proprietary retirement plans written within PSI's retail distribution channel. Work with advisors to develop appropriate investment lineups and base models for employer sponsored plans. Advisor Support - Responsible to help advisors with general education on retirement plans and general investment questions. Educate advisors on new tools, etc. to best leverage and generate prospect opportunities, increased efficiencies and client satisfaction. Lead discussions with advisors, and potentially employees, regarding aspects of the investment choices in the plan. Business Transformation – Assist in ongoing financial planning and retirement plan projects focused on improving efficiency, enhancing value creation and leverage data for better decision making. Marketing - Assist with providing insight into development of marketing/product materials for the financial planning and retirement plans, resulting in additional market opportunities. Market Environment - Must maintain knowledge of market conditions and determine which assets may be favorable based on current conditions. Regulatory Support - Working in conjunction with Compliance and Legal, continually monitoring the regulatory and legal environment for retirement plans. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff throughout the organization in support of retirement plans. Will partners with various departments, advisors, and outside professionals to educate and promote our retirement plan investment capabilities. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years Who You Are Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus 4-6 related years of experience FINRA Series 6/7 and Series 65/66 required with the ability to meet firm standards for registration within applicable jurisdictions. CFP® (Certified Financial Planner), ChFC® (Chartered Financial Consultant), CLU® (Chartered Life Underwriter), or PFS® (Personal Financial Specialist) is a plus, but not required Solid written and verbal communication as well as organizational and time-management skills Good analytical skills and strong understanding of financial planning/advice and retirement plans Ability to use analytical tools and excellent knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications Able to work independently and must be adept at managing multiple requests with strict deadlines Some travel may be required (10-15%) 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) $63750 - $121200 / 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 Additional Information Work Environments This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements (only if residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA, or Charlotte, NC). You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors. FINRA – FINRA Series 6/7 and Series 65/66 License(s) required with the ability to meet firm standards for registration within applicable jurisdictions. Fingerprint – You’ll be required to become a non-registered fingerprint person of (insert broker/dealer). 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 10/14/2024 Most Recently Posted Date 10/14/2024 LinkedIn Remote Hashtag #LI-Remote