SMB TPA Relationship Manager - Retirement Solutions (NY or NJ)

What You'll Do:

As a Relationship Manager within our TPA Customer Care area, you will play a pivotal role in developing and nurturing deep relationships with advisors, unbundled plan sponsors, and third-party administrators operating within our 10M - 200M market segment. You will serve as a strategic partner, offering innovative and tailored solutions to meet our clients' business objectives such as retention, growth, and retirement readiness. We are looking to fill this role in the NY or NJ territory.

Here are a few examples of the kinds of things you'll do:

• Collaborate with the TPA, plan sponsor and the advisor on plan features, investments, retirement readiness, services and new opportunities.
• Plan level health reviews.
• Problem solving complex issues.

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! Principal® named one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 13th time.

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Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree or 8 years of equivalent experience required and 4+ years retirement industry experience
• Must become an associated person of Principal Securities, Inc
• Qualified Plan knowledge and unbundled experience strongly preferred (Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution)
• Excellent demonstrated leadership, negotiation, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills required, as well as outstanding interpersonal, analytical, and oral and written communication skills
• Must be assertive and entrepreneurial
• Travel required - 25 - 50% (including day and overnight stays combined, and dependent on the territory)

Licensing will be required based on state/federal laws and/or company policy in accordance with current licensing policy. The below licenses are required within 5 months of employment (strong preference for fully licensed):

• Successful Registration as an Investment Company Products/Variable contracts Limited Representative (FINRA Series 6 or equivalent and FINRA Series 63).
• Resident Life and Health appointment must be attained.

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: $139200 - $187200 / 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 don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided. Pension Eligible: Yes Additional Information:

Location

This role will be in NY or NJ with regional travel expectations. When not meeting with clients, you will be able to work from home or in the office, whichever you prefer, and depending on your location.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering candidates 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 link s.

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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.

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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): 2/16/2026 Latest Post Date: Careers - US: 2/16/2026