Actuaries at Principal are valued members of our enterprise-wide community and contribute to exciting, important work. Join Principal’s Actuarial Development Program , a long-standing development program with a history of moving actuaries into leadership positions! We give participants broad exposure to several areas of the company by providing rotations in different actuarial roles and departments within the company!
Throughout the duration of the program, you’ll develop strong actuarial, business and leadership skills through three cross-functional rotations, ranging in length from 18-30 months. Each rotation is crafted to help you learn about a different business area, while providing you broad exposure and significant work. Upon completion of the FSA designation, participants are encouraged to continue their career development and business leadership which may include continued movement within the organization.
Learn more about our rotational program including exam support, development opportunities and rotational opportunities by visiting our actuarial careers website.
Responsibilities include:
Skills That Will Help You Stand Out
Our Actuary Culture
Principal offers our actuarial community the opportunity of a large consulting firm alongside a culture of flexibility, support, and steadfast collaboration. We empower our team to cultivate a tailored approach to life and work while pursuing opportunities that keep them engaged, energized, and able to invest in what matters.
Work Environments
This role offers the ability for in-office, hybrid (blending both office and remote work in a typical workweek) in our Des Moines, IA office. You’ll 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, 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.
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