Process Specialist- DC

Principal Global Services is hiring for the role of Process Specialist-DC!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Develop towards being a subject matter expert.
• Build new investments, follow compliance rules, and ensure readiness for trading, reconciliation, settlement, client reporting, and/or pricing process.
• Identify and resolve issues associated with client data, trade breaks, reconciliation breaks, and/or compliance breaches.
• Prepare reports and maintain controls in alignment with internal policies and clients' needs. Recommend, research, test, and/or document system changes.
• Interface with internal and external personnel including senior operations staff administration, mutual fund companies, IT, banks, broker-dealers, trust companies, custodians, subadvisors, and/or outside vendors to obtain information and resolve problems.
• Enhance understanding of Principal Life Insurance Company's proprietary and nonproprietary products, team procedures, and clients' needs through self-initiated research, participation in available training programs, and involvement in ongoing investment activities.
• Perform other job-related duties or special projects as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, interpersonal, basic math, organizational, reading comprehension, interpretation, negotiation, innovation, analytical, and problem-solving.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of plan and contract documents, manuals, procedures, and company products and services.
• Must possess an in-depth understanding of accounting and recordkeeping systems and PC applications.
• Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
• Ability to work/communicate effectively with business partners/management.