Principal Financial Group
Solution Analyst II (Updated Location)
Principal Financial Group, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319
What You'll Do
As a Solution Analyst joining our Workplace Benefits IT division, you'll have the opportunity to focus on vendor solutions and bridge the gap between our administration staff and IT partners!
Here are a few examples of the kinds of things you'll do:Advance knowledge on the technology tool(s) as needed.Troubleshoot tool(s) and issues, along with performing system configurations, upgrades, and testing validation workLearn about reliability and security of the tool(s).Understand and practice strong data management in the tool(s): data privacy, integrity & protection, recovery, maintenance and security.Partnering with team on quality of configuration change being released - ideally would be done with automation where possible.Fulfill requests using the specific technology skill and tool(s) trained on.Work with other team members to increase your understanding of the work.Partner to complete prioritized features/stories.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.
As Principal continues to modernize its systems, this role will offer you an exciting opportunity to build solutions that will directly impact our long-term strategy and tech stack, all while ensuring that our products are robust, scalable, and secure!
Who You Are
Associates or Bachelors degree (preference in a computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field) or 1+ years of technical experience requiredBasic knowledge of insurance and financial services products preferredTechnical curiosity or understanding of technologyExcellent planning/organizational, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making and communication skills requiredMay be required to provide on-call supportSkills That Will Help You Stand Out
Knowledge of Compass preferredAbility to obtain certification(s) in an IT-related fieldKnowledge of SQL is a plusKnowledge of UNIX and or scripting a plusDesire to learn new technologies
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)
$63750 - $121000 / yearTime 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
YesAdditional Information
Through our product-driven Agile/Lean DevOps environment, we've fostered a culture of innovation and experimentation across our development teams. As a customer-focused organization, we work closely with our end users and product owners to understand and rapidly respond to emerging business needs.
Collaboration is embedded into everything we do - from the products we develop to the quality service we provide. We're driven by the belief that diversity of thought, background, and perspective is critical to creating the best products and experiences for our customers.
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, or Charlotte, 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 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.
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
9/24/2024Most Recently Posted Date
9/24/2024
LinkedIn Remote Hashtag
#LI-Remote
As a Solution Analyst joining our Workplace Benefits IT division, you'll have the opportunity to focus on vendor solutions and bridge the gap between our administration staff and IT partners!
Here are a few examples of the kinds of things you'll do:Advance knowledge on the technology tool(s) as needed.Troubleshoot tool(s) and issues, along with performing system configurations, upgrades, and testing validation workLearn about reliability and security of the tool(s).Understand and practice strong data management in the tool(s): data privacy, integrity & protection, recovery, maintenance and security.Partnering with team on quality of configuration change being released - ideally would be done with automation where possible.Fulfill requests using the specific technology skill and tool(s) trained on.Work with other team members to increase your understanding of the work.Partner to complete prioritized features/stories.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.
As Principal continues to modernize its systems, this role will offer you an exciting opportunity to build solutions that will directly impact our long-term strategy and tech stack, all while ensuring that our products are robust, scalable, and secure!
Who You Are
Associates or Bachelors degree (preference in a computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field) or 1+ years of technical experience requiredBasic knowledge of insurance and financial services products preferredTechnical curiosity or understanding of technologyExcellent planning/organizational, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making and communication skills requiredMay be required to provide on-call supportSkills That Will Help You Stand Out
Knowledge of Compass preferredAbility to obtain certification(s) in an IT-related fieldKnowledge of SQL is a plusKnowledge of UNIX and or scripting a plusDesire to learn new technologies
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)
$63750 - $121000 / yearTime 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
YesAdditional Information
Through our product-driven Agile/Lean DevOps environment, we've fostered a culture of innovation and experimentation across our development teams. As a customer-focused organization, we work closely with our end users and product owners to understand and rapidly respond to emerging business needs.
Collaboration is embedded into everything we do - from the products we develop to the quality service we provide. We're driven by the belief that diversity of thought, background, and perspective is critical to creating the best products and experiences for our customers.
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, or Charlotte, 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 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.
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
9/24/2024Most Recently Posted Date
9/24/2024
LinkedIn Remote Hashtag
#LI-Remote