Director, Compliance (Cyber & Technology Regulatory Compliance)

At Principal, we're building a dedicated cyber and technology regulatory compliance capability within Enterprise Compliance. This role will play a critical part in establishing and evolving the framework, processes, and oversight activities needed to support a complex and rapidly changing cyber regulatory environment.

As a Director, Compliance, you'll serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on cybersecurity, data protection, and other technology-related regulations. You'll partner closely with technology and information security teams, Enterprise Risk, Legal, and business leaders to help strengthen compliance practices while providing independent oversight and credible challenge.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape a program while supporting global technology and cybersecurity initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Lead regulatory change management efforts related to cybersecurity, data protection, and other technology-related regulations.
• Monitor emerging regulatory requirements and industry developments, translating complex regulations into actionable business guidance.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory examinations, inquiries, and assessments involving technology and cybersecurity regulations.
• Develop and enhance compliance frameworks, processes, and controls supporting cyber and technology compliance obligations.
• Build and oversee compliance testing and monitoring activities in partnership with enterprise testing teams.
• Provide regulatory compliance guidance to technology, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders.
• Research and interpret global cybersecurity and technology regulations and communicate impacts to leadership.
• Support incident management, business continuity, and resilience activities from a regulatory compliance and oversight perspective.
• Develop reporting and compliance communications for senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of compliance through effective consultation, education, and partnership across the enterprise.

• 10+ years of experience in compliance, risk management, legal, regulatory, cybersecurity governance, technology risk, or related disciplines.
• Experience building, enhancing, or managing compliance programs.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, information security, technology risk, data protection, or operational resilience regulations.
• Strong understanding of regulatory change management, compliance oversight, monitoring, and testing practices.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing outcomes without direct authority.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business solutions.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and a strategic mindset when solving complex compliance challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting financial services organizations.
• Experience with cybersecurity regulatory frameworks and requirements, including New York DFS Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR 500), DORA, and other cybersecurity, data protection, and other technology-related regulations.
• Experience supporting regulatory examinations and remediation efforts.
• Experience developing compliance testing and monitoring programs.
• Familiarity with cyber governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) programs.

Travel

This role will have limited overnight travel. 

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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