Participant Experience Consultant

Participant Experience Consultant

We're looking for a 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.

Lead Participant Experience Strategy and Consultation

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.

Drive Strategy Development and Solution Design

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.

Other related items

Perform other strategic or project-based duties aligned with business priorities.

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

4+ 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. Effective presentation, influence, and negotiation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organization and time management skills and 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. Ability to 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 (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly) $69300 - $152400 / year. Salary Details The following levels and locations are examples of market-specific salary ranges across different job levels and geographies. Candidates will be evaluated to determine the appropriate job level based on their skills and experience.

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/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.

Job Level

We'll consider talent at the next level (Senior Participant Experience Consultant) with the right experiences and skills.

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.

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.

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.