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Principal Financial Group Director - Compliance (Private Funds) in Des Moines, Iowa

What You'll Do

As a Director of Compliance within Principal Global Investors you’ll support Private Funds. This person will primarily support the private funds compliance program with both broker dealer and investment adviser responsibilities.

In this role you’ll have the chance to work with both US and Global offices!

Responsibilities include:

  • Review of proposed funds, drafting due diligence reports, subscription review, PPM review, advertising review, coordination with outside counsel, develop desk procedures, and complete forensic testing.

  • Developing compliance policy, procedure, questionnaire, and control recommendations designed to mitigate compliance risks and prevent violations of applicable rules and regulations

  • Additional duties may include work with SMA platforms, including compliance oversight and forensic testing, as well as ad review, AML, and other duties 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 required. JD or MBA helpful.

  • 10+ years related work experience required including some combination of experience with private placements, various US and offshore fund structures, real estate (debt and equity), high yield debt, and/or alternative lending.

  • FINRA licensing is required including the SIE or equivalent, series 7 and series 24. If not already licensed, must obtain all licenses within 6 months.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, consulting skills and the ability to build strong relationships.

  • Self-motivated with strong organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills with high attention to detail.

  • Comfortable providing consultation and direction to individuals at varying levels within the organization

  • Experience with SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and Red Oak, a plus.

  • Work hours will occasionally be outside of normal business hours to support distribution efforts with international affiliates.

  • Travel, including overnight stays, may be required periodically

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Previous compliance experience within the asset management industry or real estate preferred

  • Knowledge of financial service products and markets, securities laws and regulations (SEC/FINRA/state/federal), and back office preferred

  • Experience working with private placements, ERISA, or institutional clients and managed accounts 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)

$153000 - $207000 / 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

Additional Information

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

4/12/2024

Most Recently Posted Date

4/12/2024

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