Principal Financial Group Inc

Senior, Participant Experience Consultant

Principal Financial Group Inc$84K — $152K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in retirement education, financial services, or participant communications.
  • Preferred: Associate or Bachelor's degree.
  • Strong understanding of defined contribution plans and their administration.
  • Excellent presentation, negotiation, and influence skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Highly organized with impressive time management and attention to detail.
  • Willingness to travel 10-20% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as subject-matter expert in Principal Participant Experience and behavioral finance.
  • Provide strategic consultation to enhance participant outcomes and improve plan health.
  • Assess client needs and create aligned education and communication strategies.
  • Deliver impactful presentations to boost understanding during sales and retention efforts.
  • Collaborate on developing and refining participant communication strategies.
  • Analyze participant data and engagement analytics for evidence-based recommendations.

Benefits

  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) for vacation and personal time.
  • Eligibility for pensions.
  • Work arrangements include in-office, hybrid, and remote options based on location.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

We're looking for a Senior Participant Experience Consultant to join our Participant Experience Consulting team. In this role, you'll develop and deliver data-driven communication and education strategies that help participants make informed retirement decisions and improve retirement outcomes. As a trusted consultant and subject-matter expert, you'll partner with plan sponsors, advisors/consultants, client service teams, and internal partners to implement participant engagement solutions, guide best-practice adoption, and translate insights into actionable strategies. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about communication strategy, enhancing the participant experience, and improving participant outcomes.

  • Serve as subject-matter expert on the Principal Participant Experience, applying knowledge of behavioral finance, communication best practices, and participant research to guide plan sponsors, advisor/consultants, and internal partners.
  • Provide strategic consultation to drive adoption of enterprise best practices and influence stakeholders toward solutions that improve participant outcomes and plan health.
  • Assess client needs and develop education and communication strategies aligned with plan objectives, participant demographics, and organizational goals.
  • Deliver presentations as part of sales and retention efforts that elevate understanding of the offering and differentiate our approach.
  • Collaborate with business partners to design, refine, and evolve participant communication and education strategies.
  • Interpret participant data, segmentation insights, and engagement analytics to build evidence-based recommendations and scalable education frameworks.

Who You Are

  • 6+ years of related work experience (retirement education, financial services, participant communications, client consulting, etc.) or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, or education
  • Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Knowledge of defined contribution plans, including plan design, administration, services, compliance, and marketing strongly preferred
  • Excellent presentation, influence, and negotiation skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organization and time management skills plus attention to detail
  • Travel is required (approximately 10-20%)
Skills That Will Help You Stand Out
  • Proven ability to provide strategic consultation to clients, advisors/consultants, and internal partners, influencing them towards best-practice solutions.
  • Manage multiple initiatives with independent judgment, minimal supervision, and strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally while maintaining strong relationships with clients, financial professionals, and internal partners.


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

$84600 - $152400 / year

Salary Details

The following locations are examples of market-specific salary ranges across different geographies.

  • Wichita, KS: $84,600 - $114,300 / year
  • Des Moines, IA: $89,300 - $120,650 / year
  • Charlotte, NC: $94,000 - $127,000 / year
  • Chicago/Minneapolis: $103,400 - $139,700/ year
  • Los Angeles/New York City: $112,800 - $152,400 / 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 Environments/Locations

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.
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.

About Principal Financial Group Inc

Principal Financial Group Inc Careers

Join the dynamic team at Principal Financial Group Inc, a global leader in investment management and retirement services. At Principal, we are committed to helping individuals and businesses achieve financial security and success, making now the perfect time to explore job opportunities with us.

Work You’ll Do

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Our culture is built on collaboration, respect, and a commitment to excellence. We believe in fostering a supportive environment where every team member’s contribution is valued. Enjoy benefits that support both your professional and personal life, and work alongside colleagues who are passionate about making a difference.

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Learn more about Principal Financial Group Inc
Size
18,600 employees
Market Cap
$20.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
5 Year Trend
+2.7%
Revenue
$14.7 billion
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