Senior Internal Audit Director — Strategy & Influence

Principal Financial Group; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal Financial Group is seeking a Senior Director to lead our Internal Audit function, directing executive-level oversight across core businesses and regulated entities. You will report to the Chief Internal Auditor and shape strategy, performance, and credibility of Internal Audit, aligning with enterprise risk and regulatory expectations.

You will engage with boards, management committees, and regulators, driving audit planning, scope decisions, and validation of assurance activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated success setting functional strategy and translating it into priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Experience leading large, complex portfolios in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for Internal Audit coverage of core businesses, enterprise functions, regions, or regulated entities.
• Ensure adherence to Internal Audit standards and quality expectations; manage risk, control assessments, and advisory work.
• Partner with executive management and board committees to deliver independent assurance and enterprise insight.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Risk management

Audit governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Principal Financial Group is seeking a Senior Director to lead our Internal Audit function, directing executive-level oversight across core businesses and regulated entities. You will report to the Chief Internal Auditor and shape strategy, performance, and credibility of Internal Audit, aligning with enterprise risk and regulatory expectations.

You will engage with boards, management committees, and regulators, driving audit planning, scope decisions, and validation of assurance activities