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Principal Financial Group · 11 hours ago

Risk Management Specialist - Assistant Director

Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$123K/yr - $167K/yr

8+ years exp

Principal Financial Group is focused on strengthening risk management practices across corporate and business functions. The Risk Management Specialist - Assistant Director will serve as a trusted risk advisor, leading risk initiatives and partnering with business leaders to assess and mitigate risks effectively.

Financial ServicesInsurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Partner with business units and functional leaders to provide risk consulting on strategies, projects, higher-risk processes, emerging risks, and regulatory change

Influence the development of corrective action and mitigation plans, assessing effectiveness and recommending enhancements when needed

Support enterprise and business-specific risk initiatives using ERM frameworks, risk methodologies, and best practices

Lead risk assessments and control reviews across varying levels of complexity and risk exposure

Evaluate the design and effectiveness of processes, policies, procedures, internal controls, and EUA tools

Apply strong risk and control thinking to identify gaps and strengthen control structures

Support governance, standards, and oversight activities that drive consistency and accountability across ERM programs

Maintain ERM documentation and recommend improvements to risk standards, processes, and controls

Partner with leadership and risk program teams to develop and deliver risk reporting and insights that support informed decision-making

Identify areas where risk exposure may exceed tolerance levels and escalate issues as appropriate

Communicate complex risk concepts clearly to non-risk audiences

Qualification

Risk ManagementRisk AssessmentAnalytical SkillsCompliance KnowledgeCommunication SkillsCorporate Functions KnowledgeInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCritical Thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience

8+ years of experience in risk management, audit, compliance, legal, or direct business oversight with accountability for risk and compliance

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels

Ability to provide on-call support as needed

Preferred

Knowledge of corporate functions and internal business operations

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.

Pension Eligible

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