Julie Ness Wulfekuhle
Director, Internal Audit Principal Asset Management (U s & Europe) @Principal Financial Group
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Internal Audit Principal Asset Management (U s & Europe) @Principal Financial Group
Des Moines, IA, US
Provide strategic leadership for global audit coverage of Principal Asset Management’s businesses across the U.S, Europe, and the Middle East. Oversee development and execution of a forward-looking, risk-based audit plan aligned to enterprise priorities, regulatory expectations, and the firm’s long-term strategy. Lead and mentor a cross-regional team performing complex audits spanning investment management, operations, distribution, and emerging-market activities. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives and boards, delivering insights that strengthen governance, enhance organizational resilience, and elevate risk management capabilities across the firm.
EDUCATION
American Bankers Association
ABA Graduate & National Compliance Schools
Rennes School of Business
International Business and French
Drake University
Master of Business Administration, Finance
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Arts, Management and Business Administration
ABOUT JULIE NESS WULFEKUHLE
Enterprise risk, governance, and transformation executive with 25 years of experience strengthening organizational resilience, modernizing operating models, and guiding senior leaders through complex strategic, operational, and regulatory environments. I specialize in connecting governance, risk, and business strategy to accelerate performance, enhance decision-making, and enable sustainable growth across global financial services.I built a strong foundation over two decades at Wells Fargo, where I led enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, regulatory and operational risk modernization efforts, and major governance redesigns during a period of heightened regulatory scrutiny. These roles strengthened my ability to influence enterprise-level change, evolve risk and control frameworks, and partner with senior executives and regulators on high-impact strategic initiatives.Today, I lead global governance, risk, and assurance strategy for Principal Asset Management across the U.S, Europe, and the Middle East. My work centers on elevating governance effectiveness, aligning cross-regional risk and operational priorities, and modernizing assurance capabilities to support forward-looking business strategy. I partner closely with executives and boards to deliver insights that enhance enterprise resilience, accelerate business performance, and strengthen organizational decision-making.Beyond my corporate roles, I contribute to industry governance through service on ICI’s Internal Audit Committee and International Internal Audit Advisory Committee, collaborating with global leaders on emerging risks, governance trends, and evolving regulatory expectations. I also serve on the Board of Directors for the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa, supporting mission-driven programs that advance leadership, opportunity, and confidence for young women.Specialties: Enterprise Risk & Governance • Organizational Resilience • Strategy & Transformation • Operating Model Design • Regulatory Strategy • Global Financial Services Leadership • Executive AdvisoryCredentials: MBA • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) • Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
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