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Principal Financial Group · 18 hours ago

Regional Director - Retirement Investments

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$157K/yr - $213K/yr

10+ years exp

Principal Financial Group is looking for a Regional Director - Retirement Investments to provide investment analysis and market intelligence to retirement plan clients. The role involves leading a regional team, enhancing product knowledge, and collaborating with various departments to drive investment initiatives.

Financial ServicesInsurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

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

Qualification

Investment management experienceFINRA LicensingInvestment analysisMBAInvestment designationCommunication skillsEntrepreneurial spiritProblem-solving skillsCreativity

Required

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

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)

Preferred

Series 24 preferred, or must obtain within 120 days of hire

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

Benefits

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.

Company

Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group® is dedicated to improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses around the world—helping more than 62M customers plan, protect, invest, and retire as of December 31, 2023.

Founded in 1879

Des Moines, Iowa, USA

10001+ employees