Analyst, Investment Operations

What You'll Do:

Join Principal Financial Group as an Analyst, Investment Operations, where you'll play a key role in supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of global investment activity. You’ll work across trading, settlement, reporting, and operational controls—partnering closely with teams across operations, legal, relationship management, IT, brokers, custodians, portfolio managers, and traders.

 

What you’ll do

• Execute recurring procedures, analysis, and reporting that support global investment transactions.
• Prepare for and execute post-trade activities, including confirmations, settlements, and trade reporting.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external partners to obtain information, resolve issues, and keep processes running smoothly.
• Contribute to global investment initiatives by supporting projects, process reviews, system enhancements, and new capabilities.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to educate, problem-solve, and drive operational efficiency.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or equivalent experience.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills—able to own issues and work through them with others.
• Comfortable learning and using new technologies.

What helps you stand out

• Knowledge of financial products across public markets—or a strong interest in learning.
• Experience in financial services or investment operations.
• Ability to deliver accurate, timely work under deadlines in a team-driven environment.
• Familiarity with tools such as DTCC vendor systems, Charles River, or comparable platforms.

Location

This role is based at our Des Moines, Iowa office and offers a flexible hybrid schedule, with four in-office days each week to foster collaboration and connection.

 

Why Principal
At the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds tools that help customers achieve financial security. For more than 140 years, our mission, integrity, and purpose-driven culture have made us a trusted leader in the industry.

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: $28.31 - $33.65 / hour Time Off Program: Personal Time Off (PTO) is provided to hourly (non-exempt) employees and provides a set amount of accrued time earned each pay period. Employees can use their PTO for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Pension Eligible: No Additional Information:

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.

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): 4/17/2026 Latest Post Date: Careers - US: 4/17/2026