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What You'll Do

We’re looking for a Senior Director, Business Management & Analytics to join our team in Principal Asset Management. You will develop a business management & analytics practice at Principal Asset Management – with key focus on delivering actionable insights, leading strategic initiatives to drive the evolution of our operating platform and supporting leadership across organizational priorities. You'll focus on business performance, management reporting, capacity planning, and strategic project execution while serving as a trusted advisor to leadership.

• Business Management & Analytics: Develop and oversee reporting frameworks to monitor business performance, track KPIs, and provide insights into growth, capacity, and operational effectiveness.

• Strategic Projects: Lead the execution of high-impact initiatives aligned with enterprise priorities. Lead project timelines, risks, and outcomes, ensuring collaboration with internal teams.

• Operational Excellence: Drive frameworks to optimize our operating model; find opportunities to optimize workflows, improve resource allocation, and enhance organizational effectiveness. Resolve business challenges with long-term solutions.

• Chief of Staff Support: Act as a thought partner to the Global Head of Client Experience, Operations & Technology. Prepare leadership communications, align cross-functional teams, and run non-personnel budgets.

• People Leadership: Foster an inclusive and innovative team environment. Drive accountability, support career development, and recognize achievements to attract and retain top talent.

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 purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years!

Principal Asset Management offers global asset management expertise across a diverse set of traditional and alternative asset classes. Check us out at www.principalam.com!

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred

• 10+ years of experience in strategic planning, business management, financial planning & analytics, or related roles within financial services, with at least 2 years in leadership

• Consistent track record in management reporting, including financial performance, operational effectiveness, and capacity planning

• Experience leading large-scale strategic projects and cross-functional teams

• Background in strategic planning, forecasting, change management, and operational improvement within global, matrixed organizations

• Willingness to travel globally as needed

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams

• Ability to build relationships and align cross-functional teams

• Excellent skills in distilling complex information into actionable insights for leadership

• Experienced in leading change and engaging partners to get results

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 (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)

$174000 - $236000 / year

Time Off Program

Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.

Pension Eligible

No

Additional Information

Location(s)

We’re open to considering in-office or hybrid talent. Locations for hybrid talent include Des Moines or New York City.

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 (https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-nonimmigrant-workers) and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants (https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility/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 (https://www.principal.com/about-us/careers) 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.

Original Posting Date

1/15/2025

Most Recently Posted Date

1/15/2025