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    AVP, Internal Audit Operations - Des Moines, United States - Principal Financial Group

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    What You'll Do:

    The Principal Financial Group is seeking an AVP Internal Audit Operations This position will improve the strategic alignment and efficiency of the internal audit function, ensuring outstanding audit quality and compliance. This role integrates sophisticated data analytics into audit processes, driving insights and operational improvements. As the AVP Internal Audit Operations, you are responsible for developing and operationalizing a comprehensive internal audit strategy in line with interpersonal risks and strategic imperatives.

    • Quality Assurance and Compliance Oversight: Lead all aspects of the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program, ensuring compliance with Global Internal Audit Standards and relevant regulatory frameworks. Represent Principal in responding to proposed standards with industry groups and regulators, evaluate regulatory changes, adapting department methodology. Engage with key partners to share insights and influence audit and compliance practices globally
    • Strategic Leadership: Orchestrate the development and execution of a forward-looking internal audit strategy that aligns with Principals long-term objectives/risk management.
    • Innovative Integration of Technology: Own the strategic incorporation of sophisticated data analytics, automation, and AI into audit processes. Champion innovative ways that improve data-driven decision making and operational efficiency.
    • Executive Advisory and Decision-Making: Act as a key strategic advisor to the Chief Internal Auditor and senior management as it relates to governance standard methodologies, risk and control frameworks, and the three lines of defense.
    • Supervisory and Departmental Leadership: Provide comprehensive supervision and strategic development of teams across QA/Training, Data Analytics, and Process Automation. Develop a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and dedication, aligning team objectives
    • Comprehensive Reporting and Communication: Regularly present informative and strategic reports to the audit committee and other key partners, highlighting achievements, challenges, and strategic opportunities. Identify company-wide trends and ensure adequate coverage and communication through audit activity.
    • Strategic Resource Management: Design and implement strategic frameworks for prioritization and scheduling that optimize audit coverage and impact across the company and geographies. Focus on improving the strategic use of human and technological resources, rather than direct, day-to-day management of these elements. Maintain and grow a robust professional network to build talent pipelines into the function and organization.

    The AVP is required to be located in Des Moines, Iowa. If not local to Des Moines, relocation would be considered as part of the offer.

    Who You Are:
    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, plus a minimum of 15+ years related experience that includes supervisory experience. Knowledge of control requirements and auditing techniques required.
    • CPA or CIA certification required.
    • Extensive knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors required
    • Knowledge of all entities of the organization, their businesses, strategies, products, policies, procedures, staff and locations
    • Experience in applying business analytics in one or more business domains preferred
    • Knowledge of business intelligence applications and/or cloud services required
    • Must be able to successfully communicate and influence, and build and maintain effective working relationships
    • Domestic and international travel required
    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:
    $ $236000 / 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 dont 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, or Charlotte, NC). Youll 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, youll 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, were 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):
    5/21/2024

    Latest Post Date: Careers - US:
    5/21/2024

    LinkedIn Hashtag

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    #LI-MT1


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