Director - Supervisory Surveillance

What You'll Do

We're looking for a Director- Supervisory Surveillance to join our Benefits & Protection team. In this role, you'll oversee Principal Securities' centralized surveillance program supporting broker-dealer and registered investment adviser (RIA) supervision and operations. Responsible for the design, governance, and continuous enhancement of surveillance frameworks across trade, electronic communication, and best interest platforms. Brings deep expertise in financial services supervision, data strategy, and team leadership to drive effective oversight and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory standards. Plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of supervisory surveillance, managing current operations, and scaling for future growth.

• Design and implement data-driven supervision strategies, including surveillance parameters and testing protocols, aligned with regulatory expectations and business goals. Partner with cross-functional teams to analyze supervision-related datasets and ensure surveillance operations are efficient, scalable, and strategically aligned.
• Lead and manage a team of surveillance analysts responsible for reviewing data alerts, identifying patterns, trends, potential risks, and escalating issues to field supervision. Develop and deliver training programs on surveillance protocols and best practices. Oversee performance management, quality assurance, and foster a culture of proactive compliance, continuous improvement, and team collaboration.
• Manage surveillance tools and technologies, including vendor relationships and contract oversight. Lead implementation and optimization of technical solutions supporting supervisory controls. Benchmark surveillance parameters and ensure calibration with industry standards. Develop dashboards and reporting metrics to provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and examination priorities. Produce custom reports, trade blotters, and data sets for internal use and regulatory inquiries. Support ad hoc data requests and ensure timely, accurate responses during examinations.
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as needed.

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years!

Who You Are

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 (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)

$123000 - $167000 / 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

Work Environments

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, 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.

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.

Original Posting Date

11 / 18 / 2025

Most Recently Posted Date

11 / 18 / 2025

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