Compliance Analyst

About the role

Join our Benefits & Protection Compliance team as a Compliance Analyst supporting regulatory excellence in the life and disability insurance space! Positioned at the crossroads of financial services and technology, Principal develops financial tools designed to help our customers improve their lives. We take pride in being a mission‑oriented organization, driven by our goal to make financial security reachable for all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have earned us a reputation as a trusted leader for more than 140 years.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to ensure compliance with laws and regulations and help enhance compliance testing programs.
• Assist business partners and compliance leadership with legal, regulatory, and operational issues.
• Assist with targeted testing across both life and disability insurance products.
• Prepare and submit timely regulatory reports and filings to relevant authorities as required.
• Respond to requests for information relating to regulatory examinations, surveys, and inquiries.
• Analyze compliance data and provide insights to drive informed decision‑making.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop practical, risk‑aware solutions.
• Review and strengthen compliance controls and business processes.
• Evaluate insurance operations, including SEC Rule 38a‑1 assessments.
• Identify and implement enhancements to the compliance program.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with internal teams and regulators under tight deadlines.

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