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Remote principal advisor jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors from management consulting and technology to healthcare and financial services, at remote-first firms, distributed enterprise teams, and specialized advisory organizations. Employers hiring remotely right now include karat, Fenergo, and Pliancy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About us
At Fenergo, we’re not just building software—we’re transforming how the world’s leading financial institutions fight financial crime. Headquartered in Dublin and trusted by over 100 of the world’s top financial institutions, we’re on a mission to change the game.
We’re more than a global leader in AI-powered client lifecycle management—we’re reimagining how financial institutions tackle compliance. From Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) to rapidly evolving regulations, we turn complexity into clarity. Our FinCrime Operating System, powered by agentic AI and intelligent automation, helps financial institutions move faster, act smarter, and stay safer across 120+ countries.
But we don’t stop there.
At Fenergo, we believe in a world where financial institutions aren’t just compliant—they’re confident. Where technology doesn’t just meet regulations—it stays ahead of them. Our mission is to empower financial institutions to stop financial crime and create a safer world.
Every product we build, every innovation we deliver, and every partnership we forge is shaped by that belief. We’re tackling some of the toughest challenges in financial technology. From speeding up onboarding to uncovering hidden risks, our work empowers banks to serve their customers with speed, integrity, and peace of mind.
Join us, and be part of a team that’s building smart solutions, solving real problems, and shaping the future—together.
What does this role entail?
The Principal Advisor role is a leadership role that requires an expert-level knowledge of domain, product and delivery methodology to guide and successfully implement Fenergo’s product offering within the client environment. The role requires extensive client engagement to assess and define scope and complexity of a clients operating model and formulating designs at both High, Medium and Low levels.
These domains are typically:
- Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) within the financial services industry.
- Financial Crime Compliance, including anti-money laundering, anti-terrorist financing, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, and fraud.
- Credit Risk Assessment
- Experience of features to enhance efficiency and capability such as Agentic or specific features as offered in the Fenergo Platform.
- Awareness/Knowledge of Tax regulation (FATCA/CRS)
- Knowledge of Risk models typically utilised in the process of KYC
- Knowledge of solutions typically utilised by Financial services such as Orbis, WorldCheck One etc
- Financial Markets Regulations; and
- Environmental and Social Governance (ESG)
The successful candidate will lead by example, from execution of best practices in project delivery, including SME (Subject Matter Expert) and solutioning support, to resolving functional challenges that will require a strong ability to influence and partner with various internal and external stakeholders.
Practice development responsibilities will include helping develop a culture of cross-team collaboration, information sharing and mentoring. This will include having oversight in the project portfolio to ensuring all clients realise the value of their investment in Fenergo’s products as quickly as possible.
The successful candidate is expected to have strong commercial acumen and an understanding of the commercial impact at all stages of delivery. The Principal Advisor will also support client solutions and sales as needed, ensuring best-practice design and identifying client needs for alignment with product strategy.
The ability to travel (domestic and international) to attend on-site client meetings and/or to other Fenergo offices is also required.
Requirements
Your Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with clients and be considered a confident domain and product expert in one or more of the domains listed above
- Work with clients to define their operating model with the introduction of FEN-X to their architecture
- Challenge clients on requirements to drive out optimum solutions and align with industry best practices, the Fenergo product offering, and the overall implementation strategy
- Foresee and escalate issues in a timely manner, avoiding negative impact on the project success
- Provide comprehensive customer demonstrations on Fen-X CLM platform.
- Drive internal and external communications aimed at effectively managing stakeholder expectations
- Provide support to pre-sales and sales as needed
Practice and leadership:
- Play a supporting role in shaping the direction of the Delivery Organisation.
- Support employee development through line management and becoming an SME in multiple parts of the Fenergo Product and regularly delivering training on these areas
- Implement efficiencies and improvements that drive consistent, repeatable, successful delivery
- Keep up to date with changes in industry and regulatory practices, the product offering and content hub
- Support regional change management efforts
- Cascade global and regional organisational goals and initiatives to the team
Key Expectations
- Degree Minimum of 10 years’ industry and domain experience implementing, consulting or managing software projects and working on the vendor side within the financial services industry
- Advantage if 10 years plus working experience in Transfer Agency and/or Fund Administrations or KYC terms within Financial Services
- Knowledge of the AML regulatory environment across the EU27. Additional knowledge of Luxembourg and UK regulatory environment would be a distinct advantage.
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Strong interpersonal/leadership skills – ability to shape and lead conversations at all levels
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organisation skills
- Effective listening skills
- Experience offering design solutions
Education
- Degree in Business/Technology or equivalent
Benefits
Our promise to you
We are striving to become global leaders across financial crime we operate in and as part of that we are a high-performing highly collaborative team that works cross-functionally to accommodate our client’s needs.
- Collaboration: Working together to achieve our best
- Outcomes: Drive Success in every engagement
- Respect: A collective feeling of inclusion and belonging
- Excellence: Continuously raising the bar
What’s in it for you?
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage provided through Cigna
- Access to Cobra Coverage
- Employee Assistance Programme available via Cigna
- 401k retirement savings plan
- Life, Accident, and Disability Cover offered through Cigna
- Participation in a Savings and Transformation Scheme
- Opportunity to earn an annual company bonus based on performance
- Generous 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
- 3 company closure days for designated holidays
- Access to extensive training programs, including both classroom and online options through 'Fenergo University'
- Implementation of a Buddy system for all new starters to provide guidance and support
- Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge Fintech product, utilizing the latest tools and technologies
- Defined training and role tracking to monitor and support your career development and progress
- Enjoy complimentary lunches provided in the office
- Work From Home set-up allowance to support a comfortable and efficient remote working environment
- Salary rang up to $174,000 PA + performance related incentives
Diversity, Equality, and Inclusivity
Fenergo is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where all employees are valued, respected, and can reach their full potential. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We believe that a diverse workforce enriches our company culture, fosters innovation, and contributes to our overall success. We strive to provide a fair and supportive environment for all employees, promoting equal opportunities for career development and advancement. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment opportunities and join our team in contributing to a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
About us
At Fenergo, we’re not just building software—we’re transforming how the world’s leading financial institutions fight financial crime. Headquartered in Dublin and trusted by over 100 of the world’s top financial institutions, we’re on a mission to change the game.
We’re more than a global leader in AI-powered client lifecycle management—we’re reimagining how financial institutions tackle compliance. From Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) to rapidly evolving regulations, we turn complexity into clarity. Our FinCrime Operating System, powered by agentic AI and intelligent automation, helps financial institutions move faster, act smarter, and stay safer across 120+ countries.
But we don’t stop there.
At Fenergo, we believe in a world where financial institutions aren’t just compliant—they’re confident. Where technology doesn’t just meet regulations—it stays ahead of them. Our mission is to empower financial institutions to stop financial crime and create a safer world.
Every product we build, every innovation we deliver, and every partnership we forge is shaped by that belief. We’re tackling some of the toughest challenges in financial technology. From speeding up onboarding to uncovering hidden risks, our work empowers banks to serve their customers with speed, integrity, and peace of mind.
Join us, and be part of a team that’s building smart solutions, solving real problems, and shaping the future—together.
What does this role entail?
The Principal Advisor role is a leadership role that requires an expert-level knowledge of domain, product and delivery methodology to guide and successfully implement Fenergo’s product offering within the client environment. The role requires extensive client engagement to assess and define scope and complexity of a clients operating model and formulating designs at both High, Medium and Low levels.
These domains are typically:
- Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) within the financial services industry.
- Financial Crime Compliance, including anti-money laundering, anti-terrorist financing, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, and fraud.
- Credit Risk Assessment
- Experience of features to enhance efficiency and capability such as Agentic or specific features as offered in the Fenergo Platform.
- Awareness/Knowledge of Tax regulation (FATCA/CRS)
- Knowledge of Risk models typically utilised in the process of KYC
- Knowledge of solutions typically utilised by Financial services such as Orbis, WorldCheck One etc
- Financial Markets Regulations; and
- Environmental and Social Governance (ESG)
The successful candidate will lead by example, from execution of best practices in project delivery, including SME (Subject Matter Expert) and solutioning support, to resolving functional challenges that will require a strong ability to influence and partner with various internal and external stakeholders.
Practice development responsibilities will include helping develop a culture of cross-team collaboration, information sharing and mentoring. This will include having oversight in the project portfolio to ensuring all clients realise the value of their investment in Fenergo’s products as quickly as possible.
The successful candidate is expected to have strong commercial acumen and an understanding of the commercial impact at all stages of delivery. The Principal Advisor will also support client solutions and sales as needed, ensuring best-practice design and identifying client needs for alignment with product strategy.
The ability to travel (domestic and international) to attend on-site client meetings and/or to other Fenergo offices is also required.
Requirements
Your Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with clients and be considered a confident domain and product expert in one or more of the domains listed above
- Work with clients to define their operating model with the introduction of FEN-X to their architecture
- Challenge clients on requirements to drive out optimum solutions and align with industry best practices, the Fenergo product offering, and the overall implementation strategy
- Foresee and escalate issues in a timely manner, avoiding negative impact on the project success
- Provide comprehensive customer demonstrations on Fen-X CLM platform.
- Drive internal and external communications aimed at effectively managing stakeholder expectations
- Provide support to pre-sales and sales as needed
Practice and leadership:
- Play a supporting role in shaping the direction of the Delivery Organisation.
- Support employee development through line management and becoming an SME in multiple parts of the Fenergo Product and regularly delivering training on these areas
- Implement efficiencies and improvements that drive consistent, repeatable, successful delivery
- Keep up to date with changes in industry and regulatory practices, the product offering and content hub
- Support regional change management efforts
- Cascade global and regional organisational goals and initiatives to the team
Key Expectations
- Degree Minimum of 10 years’ industry and domain experience implementing, consulting or managing software projects and working on the vendor side within the financial services industry
- Advantage if 10 years plus working experience in Transfer Agency and/or Fund Administrations or KYC terms within Financial Services
- Knowledge of the AML regulatory environment across the EU27. Additional knowledge of Luxembourg and UK regulatory environment would be a distinct advantage.
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Strong interpersonal/leadership skills – ability to shape and lead conversations at all levels
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organisation skills
- Effective listening skills
- Experience offering design solutions
Education
- Degree in Business/Technology or equivalent
Benefits
Our promise to you
We are striving to become global leaders across financial crime we operate in and as part of that we are a high-performing highly collaborative team that works cross-functionally to accommodate our client’s needs.
- Collaboration: Working together to achieve our best
- Outcomes: Drive Success in every engagement
- Respect: A collective feeling of inclusion and belonging
- Excellence: Continuously raising the bar
What’s in it for you?
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage provided through Cigna
- Access to Cobra Coverage
- Employee Assistance Programme available via Cigna
- 401k retirement savings plan
- Life, Accident, and Disability Cover offered through Cigna
- Participation in a Savings and Transformation Scheme
- Opportunity to earn an annual company bonus based on performance
- Generous 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
- 3 company closure days for designated holidays
- Access to extensive training programs, including both classroom and online options through 'Fenergo University'
- Implementation of a Buddy system for all new starters to provide guidance and support
- Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge Fintech product, utilizing the latest tools and technologies
- Defined training and role tracking to monitor and support your career development and progress
- Enjoy complimentary lunches provided in the office
- Work From Home set-up allowance to support a comfortable and efficient remote working environment
- Salary rang up to $174,000 PA + performance related incentives
Diversity, Equality, and Inclusivity
Fenergo is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where all employees are valued, respected, and can reach their full potential. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We believe that a diverse workforce enriches our company culture, fosters innovation, and contributes to our overall success. We strive to provide a fair and supportive environment for all employees, promoting equal opportunities for career development and advancement. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment opportunities and join our team in contributing to a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote principal advisor jobs.
- Minimum seven to ten years of relevant domain experience in a senior advisory or consulting capacity
- Demonstrated ability to develop and present strategic recommendations to executive or government leadership
- Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships across multiple organizational levels or agencies
- Advanced degree in public policy, business administration, law, or a closely related technical field
- Proficiency with policy analysis, regulatory frameworks, or sector-specific compliance requirements
- Strong written communication skills including white papers, briefings, and formal advisory reports
Tips for Your Remote Principal Advisor Job Search
Signal async fluency in your application materials
Remote principal advisor teams screen for candidates who communicate complex recommendations clearly in writing. Structure your resume and cover letter around written deliverables, async stakeholder updates, and distributed project outcomes to show you can advise effectively without real-time meetings.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote principal advisor openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your sector and seniority and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Build a portfolio of documented advisory outcomes
Remote employers can't observe your day-to-day judgment, so concrete artifacts matter. Compile case briefs, strategy memos, or stakeholder presentations that show how your recommendations influenced decisions, ideally with results you can describe in specific terms.
Prepare for distributed-team interview formats
Remote principal advisor interviews often include asynchronous components, written prompts, or multi-stage video panels with cross-functional stakeholders. Practice structuring nuanced advisory answers clearly on video, and expect at least one scenario or case question delivered over email or a shared document before your live interview.
Remote Principal Advisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote principal advisor job?
Remote principal advisor roles go to candidates who can demonstrate senior-level impact without in-person oversight. Distributed teams screen heavily for written communication, structured async collaboration, and the ability to drive complex advisory engagements independently. Concrete examples of client outcomes, documented remotely, carry more weight than general credentials. Familiarity with virtual stakeholder management and tools like Slack, Notion, and project management platforms gives candidates a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote principal advisors?
Employers currently hiring remote principal advisors include karat, Fenergo, and Pliancy, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first consulting firms, distributed technology companies, and large enterprises with decentralized advisory functions are among the most consistent hirers of principal advisors in remote settings.
Can you get a remote principal advisor job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry into principal advisor roles is harder because distributed teams expect you to operate with minimal supervision from day one. Remote-first startups and boutique advisory firms are more open to early-career candidates than large enterprises. Demonstrating structured problem-solving through freelance projects, published case studies, or advisory work in volunteer or academic settings can open doors when direct experience is limited.
Do you need a degree for remote principal advisor jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated advisory outcomes, domain expertise, and a portfolio of measurable results alongside or instead of a formal degree. Principal advisor roles are results-oriented, so showing you've guided complex decisions, managed senior stakeholders, or delivered strategic recommendations in past roles often matters more than the credential attached to your name.
Which industries hire the most remote principal advisors?
Most remote principal advisor openings sit in Technology & Software, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed advisory talent because their teams operate across multiple regions and time zones, making remote principal advisors a practical fit for ongoing strategic and operational guidance.
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