27 finance jobs found in Des Moines, IA

What You'll Do: We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to join our International Reporting team. In this role, you’ll have an exciting opportunity at Principal working with our global locations. You'll work with teams across the globe to understand their financial results and businesses. You'll also prepare and present the earnings call materials to the CFO, as well as have responsibility for various reporting processes. The role will work directly with the CFO as well as other leaders in the department.     Perform financial analysis and research, identifying trends and variances on a timely basis for use by management in decision making and make recommendations as appropriate · Coordinate and consolidate financial information across international locations· Ability to create efficient and effective reports and dashboards that add value to management decisions and initiate enhancements Lead and participate in projects, representing the business unit Perform other...

What You'll Do: Principal Real Estate Investors is one of the top 10 largest real estate managers in the world, with investment capabilities across all four quadrants – private, public, debt and equity real estate. We have over 60 years’ investment experience and today work with more than 550 institutions from 27 different countries. Our organization is committed to providing clients with superior risk-adjusted returns across a variety of both commingled and custom investment strategies reflecting core, value add and development private real estate, core mortgage and higher yield debt origination and management, and publicly-traded CMBS and REIT strategies.   We are looking for a Specialist, Private Market Product Support to support marketing and distribution efforts worldwide. As part of the PrinREI Marketing team, the Specialist will work closely with the real estate product specialists, product development, portfolio managers, and members of PGI’s marketing and global...

What You'll Do: Are you looking to grow your career in investment operations? If so, join Principal and an Analyst, Investment Operations!   As an Analyst, Investment Operations on our team, you'll perform procedures, analysis and report preparation to support the full lifecycle of investment operations in a global infrastructure. You'll be responsible for account administration, account reconciliation, reporting, transaction management and/or trade support activities as well as support global investment initiatives through participation in projects, process reviews and/or system enhancements. Interface with internal and external personnel including senior operations staff, legal, relationship management, IT, banks, brokers, custodians, portfolio managers, and/or traders to obtain information, execute routine transactions and resolve problems. Establish new securities, compliance rules, new accounts, and or new reports to ensure readiness for trading, reconciliation,...

What You'll Do: We’re looking for an AVP, Corporate Strategy & Development to join our Enterprise Strategy team. In this role, you’ll provide enterprise strategy, business development, M&A, and innovation leadership and execution for the small and medium sized business SMB and organization and prioritization of the SMB portfolio. Drive successful implementation of a n SMB organization, thereby improving customer and employee experiences and creating value for shareholders consistent with external targets. Lead enterprise strategy, business development, M&A, and innovation functions for the SMB organization, including deeply understanding the needs of the organizations as they evolve, actively demonstrating expertise in 3-4 of the functional areas, influencing stakeholders and experts at all levels of the enterprise, and negotiating with potential buyers, sellers, or partners as necessary on behalf of Principal. Provide program management of the overall...

What You'll Do: We're looking for a visionary software engineering leader to lead our Treasury IT portfolio. In this role, you’ll formally lead, coach, and mentor while actively contributing to the modernization of our treasury platform. Our goal is to divest legacy solutions and transition to modern architecture and vendor platforms. You’ll have the opportunity to: Manage a team of engineers driving DevOps practices and cloud strategy, implementing and maintaining enterprise technology solutions for Treasury globally to expand business functions (configuration, security, integration, cloud/SaaS, vendor interaction, etc.) Collaborate with business and vendor partners and cross-discipline technology team members around the world on future technical trends/directions to meet business strategy initiatives, making well-reasoned design decisions and trade-offs between technical, analytical, and product needs Drive automation to improve business and technology efficiency...

What You'll Do: We have an exciting opportunity to join Principal! We're looking for a Retirement Planning Pricing Analyst 2 to join our WSRS Pricing team! You'll partner with the Sales and Service teams to package competitive fee quotes to retain retirement plan business up to $200M in assets. You'll provide analysis and details on the product & investment package to position our fee quote against competitors.   Here are few examples of the kinds of things you’ll do:   Prepare fee quotes, including the pillars of our Total Retirement Suite, for assigned sales and service team areas or individuals. Evaluate a prospect/client's current investment lineup and offer solutions to support our asset management strategy. Analyze the competitiveness of our fee quote and service package to consult with field partners and leaders. Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.   Operating at the intersection of financial services and...

What You'll Do: We’re looking for a Senior Trader to join our Equities team. In this role, you’ll execute trades of common stock securities and equity derivatives consistent with direction set by the portfolio management team! Work with analysts and portfolio managers to complete appropriate relative-value trades within portfolio parameters set by portfolio managers Stay abreast of general economic and financial market trends. Monitor market conditions and share information with portfolio managers and firm's management staff Proactively develop, foster and maintain positive relationships with a wide network of Wall Street traders, brokers, and other industry contacts to ensure a constant flow of up-to-the-minute relevant information and to enhance the firm's image in the brokerage community Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a...

What You'll Do: We’re looking for a Financial Analyst IV to join our Corporate Treasury team. In this role, you’ll support Principal Financial Group’s capital and liquidity management! This role will have a variety of responsibilities including:   Supporting the company’s Funding Agreement Backed Note and Holding Company debt programs Building and maintaining relationships with investment banking partners Collaborating with internal business partners on cash and capital forecasting and execution Research, analyze, and communicate current cash positions and expected cash flows. Proactively identify and communicate liquidity concerns and make recommendations to address concerns and constraints. Executing and reporting on Corporate Treasury’s FX hedging program Representing Treasury in enterprise initiatives Performing other Treasury-related duties and projects as needed   Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds...

What You'll Do: As a New Business Case Coordinator in the Life New Business and Underwriting area, you will facilitate the processing of new cases from initial receipt to final action for a variety of distribution channels.  You’ll network with many business partners daily, internally and externally. In our fast-paced and ever-changing department, we are looking for forward thinking individuals to join our team and help make an impact!    Your day will be filled with: Communicating via phone and email with field partners to provide status and process or product information. Reviewing application documents for completeness and accuracy and ordering necessary requirements. Proactively following up on all requirements and tracking cases through their life cycle to ensure stated service standards are met. Coordinating the issue and delivery of life insurance policies. Exhibiting quick judgment, excellent organizational skills, accurate and detailed written...

What You'll Do: We are looking for a Product Manager to join our Software Security Services product team in our Information Security & Risk Organization! Based on your background and expertise, we'll consider you for a Product Manager 2 or Senior Product Manager 1 position.   This team manages the enterprise vulnerability management program and helps ensure the security of Principal’s systems and applications. In this role, you’ll be supported in managing several of our products, such as Application Security, Application Vulnerability Assessments, Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessments, and Adversary Emulation. You’ll interact with various stakeholders and gain experience in key product disciplines. By developing and demonstrating product practices, you’ll help strengthen our enterprise product practice with curiosity, open-mindedness, and motivation to learn all phases of the product lifecycle. You'll have the opportunity to: Create and execute on the vision...

What You'll Do: We’re looking for an Associate Actuary to join our Internal Audit team. In this role, you’ll lead the execution of internal audits of actuarial and financial processes in accordance with established IIA standards. You’ll develop and maintain strong business relationships within Internal Audit and the global Principal community. If you enjoy digging into varied and complex processes, technologies, and calculations, looking for key risks, controls, and working across business areas to provide assurance on the most important things that help Principal meet its objectives – this role is for you.[ You’ll also have the opportunity to: Lead the examination and evaluation of Principal’s actuarial and financial processes against recognized Principal standards, established policies, and Actuarial Standards of Practice (ASOPs). Evaluate controls to protect financial calculations and decisions to ensure they are aligned with organizational goals and objectives....

What You'll Do: We are looking for an Analyst to join our Investment & Platform Oversight (IPO) team! The IPO team is responsible for investment due diligence and manager oversight across Principal’s global mutual fund, collective investment trust, UCIT and life insurance separate account platforms.   The Analyst role is multi-faceted, though the primary responsibility is to assist with IPO’s due diligence and reporting accountabilities. This includes participation in the monitoring and evaluation of internal and external investment managers and leading the team’s efforts in the production and efficient use of data via FactSet and Morningstar Direct, third-party analytical tools.    Specially, you will have an opportunity to: Research and compile qualitative and quantitative information, conduct investment performance and risk analysis, Prepare and execute the team’s quarterly reporting accountabilities for internal partners and governance boards Monitor...

What You'll Do: We’re looking for a Senior Internal Auditor to join our Professional Practices team. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in enhancing our internal audit methodologies and tools. You’ll lead training initiatives, ensuring our audit team is equipped with the latest industry knowledge and skills. You’ll engage audit teams to provide and receive feedback, assist in the development and refinement of audit methodologies and tools, and maintain and further develop the quality assurance and improvement program. If you enjoy ensuring the internal audit department maintains high standards, fosters continuous improvement, and functions effectively to support the organization’s objective – this role is for you! You'll Also Have the Opportunity To: Perform quality checks on audit work to maintain and enhance the quality assurance and improvement program. Promote adherence to internal audit standards and methodologies to ensure all audit activities meet...

What You'll Do: We’re looking for an Equity Analyst to join our Dynamic Growth team. In this role, you’ll support our portfolios by working with the Portfolio Managers to identify companies growing faster and stronger with likelihood of beating investor expectations! Dynamic Growth strategies focus on investing in US securities with positive fundamental momentum and positive fundamental surprise, specializing in the long focused equity funds for a variety of organizations. Through deep sector specific fundamental, bottom-up research (no value or GARP bias), Analysts’ thesis support buy, sell, and hold investment recommendations. Make long-term investment recommendations for multiple portfolios Monitor existing investments within their assigned sector coverage Cover many names in the portfolio at one time (up-wards of 25 to 30 at times) and make decisive conclusions quickly Appreciation and understanding of technical analysis and the relevancy of it in stock picking...

What You'll Do: Would you like to spearhead continuous improvement initiatives, implement innovative solutions across the entire Source to Pay (S2P) and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) processes, and establish standardized frameworks and procedures to support our global team, resulting in measurable benefits?   Join us as a  Source to Pay Operational Excellence Analyst  and support S2P Global Procurement programs by linking technology with business to help define how we craft value and efficiency for the business!   What you'll do: Continuous Improvement & Optimization: Analyze current S2P process to identify bottlenecks, potential issues, assess root causes, and implement solutions to improve operational performance. Process Standardization: As an S2P process SME, develop standardized processes and procedures incorporating leading practices. Partner with system admins to plan and support system improvements. Source to Pay Process Adoption:...

What You'll Do: Lead. Innovate. Transform.    Are you ready to drive impact, encourage teams, and shape the future of Workplace Benefits? We’re looking for a dynamic, strategic, and visionary Assistant Director - Product Management to take the lead in being responsible for our newly crafted Onboarding Product Family driving high-impact initiatives! Why This Role? This isn’t just another leadership role—it’s an opportunity to own, shape, and redefine how we onboard customers in Workplace Benefits. As a key leader, you’ll drive product excellence, develop collaboration, and ensure strategic alignment across business, technical, and operational areas. What You’ll Do: Lead & Encourage: Manage and mentor a team of Product Managers, encouraging a culture of innovation, ownership, and excellence. Drive Strategic Impact: Define and implement product strategies for two highly sophisticated and mission-critical product families. Own Cross-Functional Success:...

What You'll Do: As a Technology Audit Manager, you’ll lead the execution of global integrated technology audits in accordance with established IIA standards. You’ll develop and maintain strong business relationships within Internal Audit and the global Principal community.   If you enjoy digging into varied and complex technology environments, looking for key risks, controls, and working across business areas to provide assurance on the most important things that help Principal meet its objectives – this role is for you.   You’ll also have the opportunity to: Lead the examination and evaluation of Principal’s information technology infrastructure, applications, data, management, policies, procedures, and operational processes against recognized Principal standards or established policies. Evaluate technology controls to protect information technology assets to ensure integrity and information security are aligned with organizational goals and objectives....

What You'll Do: Join our Principal Asset Management team as Counsel to provide expert legal guidance in structuring, financing, regulatory, and transactional matters that support Principal Asset Management's Private Assets on our growing global platform. Provide strategic legal advice and support for new product development, structuring, and private investment and fund offerings, with a focus on private credit and direct lending investments Provide support for investment advisory services and related agreements, all in collaboration with colleagues globally Provide accurate, timely, and sound legal advice and recommendations to business unit clients and to executives regarding matters of complexity which have or may have significant risk to business activities and operations. This may include: conducting legal research, consulting with outside counsel, drafting legal documents, and providing work guidance to paralegal and support staff Operating at the intersection...

What You'll Do: We’re looking for an Investment Manager - Capital Markets to join our Commercial Real Estate Private Equity Real Estate team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for sourcing, coordinating and implementing secured and unsecured financing arrangements in real estate investments managed by Principal Real Estate Investors! Relationship management of external lending relationships and execution of these financing arrangements Strategy consultant with Portfolio Management in determining the best financing execution for their properties and portfolio Execute the determined financing strategy (including preparation, sourcing, negotiation and documentation of various debt structures). Conduct ongoing research of pricing trends, loan documentation and related developments with lenders and institutional investors Principal Real Estate, a top-10 global real estate manager with approximately $100B in assets under management, is the dedicated real estate...

What You'll Do: We’re looking for a High Yield Fixed Income Trader to join our Principal Global Fixed Income team. In this role, you’ll analyze and execute trades, conduct market research, and provide insights to portfolio managers and analysts. Key Responsibilities: Identify, analyze, and execute relative value trades (electronic & OTC) while ensuring compliance with Best Execution guidelines. Monitor open positions and document trades accurately. Conduct research on companies and industries to assess asset value, develop trading strategies, and support investment decisions. Stay informed on financial markets, global economies, and industry trends. Build and maintain relationships with traders, brokers, and market contacts to secure optimal pricing, research, and allocations. Improve processes and trading systems by collaborating with IT partners to enhance workflow and analytics. Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology,...