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Principal Financial Group · 7 hours ago

Configuration Analyst III

Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$85K/yr - $152K/yr

4+ years exp

Principal Financial Group is a trusted leader in financial services, dedicated to making financial security accessible to all. The Configuration Analyst III will work within the Distribution Partner Support Team to provide technical solutions and support for configurable systems, collaborating with various teams to enhance processes and drive improvements.

Financial ServicesInsurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Configure and support various systems to support our distribution partners, including such systems as AnnuityNet, Affirm, FireLight, VTXML, and DTCC

Field questions and troubleshoot issues from IT, Operations and Distribution Partners

Conduct testing and production verification when updates are made to the systems

Collaborate with partners from within the organization and outside, including finance, IT, operations, and vendors, to drive improvements

Analyze vendor updates, as well as internal efforts, to determine impacts to facilitate prioritization of initiatives and ensure alignment with business objectives

Become a SME on one or more systems

Qualification

SQLConfiguration experienceExcel/VBAXMLAnalytical skillsPlanning skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

4+ years of relevant experience, preferably working with configurable systems

Intermediate experience with SQL (relational databases), Excel/VBA, XML or similar tools

Ability to recognize relevant business and operational risks, manage them to optimize outcomes and minimize loss, and safeguard business resiliency

Excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills

Communicate effectively with various teams, both internal and external

May be required to work outside of core hours (nights/weekends)

Preferred

An Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred, ideally in computer science, technology, engineering, or a math-related field

4+ years of relevant experience, preferably working with configurable systems

Configuration experience within any of the following systems or a combination of them: AnnuityNet, Affirm, VTXML, FireLight and/or knowledge of DTCC files and formats

WinSQL knowledge

Ability to view flat files, in varying systems

Variable, registered-indexed linked annuities and income annuity product knowledge

Benefits

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

Company

Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group® is dedicated to improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses around the world—helping more than 62M customers plan, protect, invest, and retire as of December 31, 2023.

Founded in 1879

Des Moines, Iowa, USA

10001+ employees