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What You'll Do

As a Sr Business Operations Consultant within Defined Benefit Transition Services, you'll have the opportunity to provide consulting resources on sophisticated global issues with expertise surrounding plan deconversion services, primarily termination of defined benefit plans and similar projects. Proactively identify and implement process and system improvements. Work with, and be a resource to, other leaders in the overall management of business unit, product and/or functional area.

Here's a few of the things you'll be doing:

• Inspire change within the division by identifying and pursuing opportunities for improvements to the most sophisticated systems, processes and/or services. Represent division on business unit task forces, committees and projects as assigned.

• Develop new policies, procedures, workflow approaches and system improvements for products, services or plans. Lead and facilitate major components of a project/process related to area of expertise.

• Consult and provide technical expertise and mentorship to internal and external customers on a variety of sophisticated topics. May partner with leadership in overall management of business and/or functional area. May act as subject matter expert for business applications, systems, products and functional areas.

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to less expert team members and internal customers.

• Supervise the market to identify and recommend business development opportunities and/or changes to services offered to customers. Assist in vendor interactions as needed.

• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as vital.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, plus 6+ years related work experience required.

• Sophisticated knowledge of at least one functional/operational area (such as: administration, defined benefit, or plan terminations).

• Broad range of network and PC software applications.

• Prior project experience and facilitation vital.

• Strong interpersonal skills required.

• Ability to handle several tasks and priorities at one time.

• Detail and results oriented, ability to work independently, and offer creative solutions to problems.

• Travel may be required (5%).

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)

$77350 - $147600 / 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).

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 (https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-nonimmigrant-workers) and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants (https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility/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 outstanding 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 (https://www.principal.com/about-us/careers) 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

4/15/2024

Most Recently Posted Date

4/15/2024

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