What You'll Do
Strategize, analyze, plan, implement, and manage the education, training, and learning needs of staff. Coordinate the creation, development, and rollout of training and development programs connected to the entire business unit or community. Apply a variety of training methods (one-on-one, classroom, blended, just-in-time, team meetings, etc.) and a range of training materials.
• Coordinate the development, creation, and rollout of training and development programs aligned with the overall company and business unit strategy.
• Determine and guide training approaches to ensure programs correspond with marketing strategies and business unit objectives. Collaborate closely with business partners, senior leadership, and external partners/resources as necessary. Take full ownership of driving training for multiple complex products by leading, composing, and coordinating the implementation of training plans for complex departments/business areas.
• Develop, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of comprehensive training plans aligned with the overall strategy, including curriculum for staff, to increase their knowledge and ability to provide service.
• Engage with business managers, leaders, and the training and development team to develop strong internal development programs. Offer solutions aligned with the highest priority demands. Lead significant projects that might impact various business units or hold considerable strategic relevance.
• Provide informal leadership of the training team to include development and mentoring.
Who You Are
• 6+ years of related training, talent development, or instructional build experience
• 10+ years of financial services, insurance, or retirement experience is required. This can be demonstrated through work, training, military service, or education.
• Must possess analytical, leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, negotiation & consensus building, planning, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Must demonstrate effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Travel may be required
Skills That Will Help You Stand Out
• Familiarity with sales workflows or enablement practices that can enhance the relevance and impact of L&D initiatives.
• Must be diligent and meticulous with the ability to manage change in a dynamic environment
• Must possess project management expertise and be familiar with company and business unit products, services, and operations
• Must have a strong understanding of company & business unit strategy
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
$104400 - $163200 / year
Salary Details
The following locations are examples of market-specific salary ranges across different geographies.
• Grand Island, NE: $104,400 - $122,400 / year
• Des Moines, IA: $110,200 - $129,200 / year
• Charlotte, NC/Raleigh, NC: $116,000 - $136,000 / year
• Chicago/Minneapolis: $127,600 - $149,600 / year
• Los Angeles/New York City: $139,200 - $163,200 / 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 Environment
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, Charlotte, NC, and Raleigh, NC). You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.
Preference would be hybrid working out of our Des Moines, Charlotte, or Raleigh offices but may be open to remote candidates as well.
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 and 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 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.
Date First Posted (TTF)
2/18/2026
Latest Post Date: Careers - US
2/18/2026
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