Director, Investment Risk Management Equities

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What You'll Do

• Conduct on-going analysis and monitoring of portfolios across a variety of risk categories and metrics while communicating risk profiles and areas of potential exposure to support investment team’s risk-based decision making, portfolio construction, active positioning, and risk / return profile of portfolios
• Collaborate with investment teams and senior leaders to proactively assess and communicate emerging portfolio risks, integrating forward-looking insights and competitive market and industry trends into the investment risk framework
• Provide expert guidance and strategic consultation to portfolio managers, CIOs and other business leaders, delivering actionable risk intelligence and fostering informed decision‑making across funds, accounts, and strategies
• Design and deliver investment risk analytics, dashboards, and reports at portfolio, asset class, and firm levels using internal and external models to support daily monitoring, escalation, and mitigation of risk
• Communicating and presenting investment risk overviews and insights to variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Provide ad‑hoc quantitative analysis to support strategic projects and new or updated products, as needed

Principal Asset Management is the global investment solutions business for Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq : PFG), managing about $580 billion in assets and over 60 years of experience.

Who You Are

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

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.

$153,000 – $207,000 per 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

Location(s)

We’re open to considering in‑office or hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical work week) talent. Locations for hybrid talent are Des Moines, IA (preferred), Denver, Seattle, New York City, Charlotte, or Chicago.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Finance and Sales

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