Governance Associate
What You'll Do:
We are looking for a Governance Associate to join our Administrative Review Team in Principal Custody Solutions. In this role, you will help ensure that client accounts are established and maintained accurately and in accordance with governing documents – work that is essential to providing high-quality client service and ensuring accurate, reliable regulatory and financial reporting. Key Responsibilities Perform pre-funding, initial, and ongoing administrative reviews to confirm we have the right governing documents for client accounts. Verify the accuracy of account data by ensuring system information accurately reflects governing documents. Identify, track, and monitor issues identified during reviews, including potential compliance concerns, and communicate those findings to key stakeholders through summary reports or other established channels. Support responses to auditor and regulator requests by gathering and organizing relevant documentation, as needed. Maintain and update team procedures, as needed, and participate in cross-functional discussions to support efficient, consistent, and well-controlled operational processes. 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:
2+ years of related business experience, or equivalent through work experience, training, military service, or education. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Strong communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication. Ability to analyze information, identify issues, and solve problems in situations that may be complex or unclear. Basic understanding of policies, regulations, and customer service or auditing concepts, with willingness to learn more. Skills That Will Help You Stand Out General understanding of ERISA Experience with SEI Trust 3000 Trust and Custody or other areas of institutional trust experience preferred .
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:
$55800 - $126000 / 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. Wichita, KS: Governance Associate: $55,800 - $75,600 / year Governance Senior Associate: $69,300 - $94,500 / year Des Moines, IA: Governance Associate: $58,900 - $79,800 / year Governance Senior Associate: $73,150 - $99,750 / year Charlotte, NC: Governance Associate: $62,00 - $84,000 / year Governance Senior Associate: $77,00 - $105,000 / year Chicago/Minneapolis: Governance Associate: $68,200 - $92,400 / year Governance Senior Associate: $84,700 - $115,500 / year Los Angeles/New York City: Governance Associate: $74,400 - $100,800 / year Governance Senior Associate- $92,400 - $126,000 / 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 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 with the right experience and skills. The Governance Senior Associate level requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience Work Authorization/SponsorshipAt 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):
3/27/2026
Latest Post Date: Careers - US:
3/26/2026
LinkedIn Remote Hashtag:
#LI-Remote
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We are looking for a Governance Associate to join our Administrative Review Team in Principal Custody Solutions. In this role, you will help ensure that client accounts are established and maintained accurately and in accordance with governing documents – work that is essential to providing high-quality client service and ensuring accurate, reliable regulatory and financial reporting. Key Responsibilities Perform pre-funding, initial, and ongoing administrative reviews to confirm we have the right governing documents for client accounts. Verify the accuracy of account data by ensuring system information accurately reflects governing documents. Identify, track, and monitor issues identified during reviews, including potential compliance concerns, and communicate those findings to key stakeholders through summary reports or other established channels. Support responses to auditor and regulator requests by gathering and organizing relevant documentation, as needed. Maintain and update team procedures, as needed, and participate in cross-functional discussions to support efficient, consistent, and well-controlled operational processes. 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:
2+ years of related business experience, or equivalent through work experience, training, military service, or education. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Strong communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication. Ability to analyze information, identify issues, and solve problems in situations that may be complex or unclear. Basic understanding of policies, regulations, and customer service or auditing concepts, with willingness to learn more. Skills That Will Help You Stand Out General understanding of ERISA Experience with SEI Trust 3000 Trust and Custody or other areas of institutional trust experience preferred .
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:
$55800 - $126000 / 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. Wichita, KS: Governance Associate: $55,800 - $75,600 / year Governance Senior Associate: $69,300 - $94,500 / year Des Moines, IA: Governance Associate: $58,900 - $79,800 / year Governance Senior Associate: $73,150 - $99,750 / year Charlotte, NC: Governance Associate: $62,00 - $84,000 / year Governance Senior Associate: $77,00 - $105,000 / year Chicago/Minneapolis: Governance Associate: $68,200 - $92,400 / year Governance Senior Associate: $84,700 - $115,500 / year Los Angeles/New York City: Governance Associate: $74,400 - $100,800 / year Governance Senior Associate- $92,400 - $126,000 / 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 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 with the right experience and skills. The Governance Senior Associate level requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience Work Authorization/SponsorshipAt 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):
3/27/2026
Latest Post Date: Careers - US:
3/26/2026
LinkedIn Remote Hashtag:
#LI-Remote
Apply Now