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What You'll Do

We’re looking for a Senior Associate, Business Management to join our institutional business enablement function and provide critical support to the Director of Business Management and senior leadership team on our Principal Asset Management team. In this role, we're looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can balance operational rigor with analytical problem-solving to enable executive decision-making and drive organizational effectiveness. We seek a motivated professional who thrives in dynamic environments, embraces change, and delivers with discipline. This position sits at the intersection of technology, data, and client experience, making it central to client-centric culture and commitment to excellence.

+ Business Management & Governance

+ Support leadership routines, including agenda development, materials preparation, meeting coordination, and follow-up tracking.

+ Maintain project and initiative trackers, ensuring visibility of progress against commitments.

+ Manage SharePoint/Teams content, ensuring up-to-date knowledge repositories and efficient information access.

+ Enablement & Execution

+ Obtain and consolidate input across functions (Operations, Technology, Go-to-Market, Client Experience) into clear, concise deliverables.

+ Draft executive communications, talking points, and briefing materials with consistent, professional tone.

+ Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and templates for recurring business processes.

+ Drive efficiency through process improvement and technology adoption (e.g., Microsoft 365 Copilot, dashboards).

+ Client-Centric Insights & Intelligence

+ Collect, analyze, and synthesize client, consultant, and market insights to inform leadership decisions.

+ Prepare dashboards and reporting on client health, retention, and growth opportunities.

+ Partner with distribution, client service, and product teams to highlight client trends and pain points.

+ Translate complex data into actionable, client-focused recommendations for senior leadership.

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!

Who You Are

+ Prior experience in Asset Management.

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field; advanced degree or progress toward CFA a plus.

+ 5+ years’ experience in asset management, consulting, or corporate strategy.

+ Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and business intelligence tools.

+ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with ability to distill complex information.

+ Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to problem-solve and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

+ Collaborative mindset with ability to build trusted relationships across levels and functions and align stakeholders around shared objectives

+ Comfortable navigating complex, global environments and collaborating across teams and time zones.

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)

$86450 - $135300 / 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

Work Environments

This role offers an in-office and hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek) work arrangement in Des Moines, IA or Chicago, IL.

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

10/9/2025

Most Recently Posted Date

10/9/2025