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What You'll Do

We’re looking for a Regional Director- Retirement Investments to provide concise and insightful investment analysis and market intelligence to new and existing retirement plan clients and advisors. Work to strengthen and reinforce Principal's global investment management brand internally and externally leading to the successful placement of Principal-branded investments in retirement client's plan investment lineups. Lead a regional team of investment specialists and coordinate the efforts of the region.

+ Serve as the Subject Matter Expert by driving awareness, confidence, and understanding of the Principal Branded Investment Platform. Coordination and execution of field meetings and communications in each territory with the WSRS Sales team as well as customer care and advisor care teams. These interactions will consist of one-on-one meetings with financial advisors, existing and prospective Plan Sponsor meetings, Advisor and Client events, conference calls, and electronic communications. Act as the internal point of contact for the WSRS Sales and customer care and advisor care teams. when they need investment platform resources. Ensure and provide a consistent Investment Platform message across all territories and audiences.

+ Build and maintain strong product knowledge of all investment strategies on the Principal Branded investment platform. This includes building strong relationships with the Investment Services, Due Diligence, and portfolio management teams across the entire organization. Leverage this product knowledge and expertise to acquire new assets in revenue producting investment products and solutions.

+ Collaboration with WSRS Sales and customer care and advisor care leadership, Product Management, Marketing to develop and deliver creative, proactive ongoing investment initiatives to increase confidence and product knowledge of the investment platform. (i.e. Key Asset classes, Products of Focus, Target Date Analyzer).

+ Stay current with competitive analysis to assist in acquiring new assets on the investment platform. Be available to help clarify and explain the investment process and performance of the Principal Branded investment options. Research is done using available software, industry publications and constant interaction with the investment professionals and key staff of Principals Due Diligence team.

+ Coordinate and lead the efforts of the regional team to assist with meeting team goals.

*Heavy incentive component in addition to salary listed.

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.

+ FINRA Licensing required: SIE, Series 7, and 63/65 or 66. Series 24 preferred, or must obtain within 120 days of hire.

+ Possession of or progress toward MBA, CIMA, CFA or other investment designation preferred.

+ Minimum 10 years of experience in investment management and/or corporate retirement plan marketplace.

+ Must have an understanding of investment management products and services across all asset classes.

+ Excellent communication skills are essential including verbal, written, interpersonal and strong presentation skills.

+ The role also requires an entrepreneurial spirit with a high-level of creativity, self-initiative, and problem-solving skills.

+ Travel and overnight stays required (approximately 30%-50% of the time).

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)

$157000 - $213000 / 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

No

Work Environments

Because of significant travel, someone must reside within the Western US territory with the option to work remote or hybrid. If there is a Principal office nearby, you could work hybrid from an office.

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 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 (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

12/23/2025

Most Recently Posted Date

12/23/2025

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