Analyst, Investment Solutions

Principal Financial Group•Des Moines, IA

35d•$28 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for an Analyst, Investment Solutions to join our team! In this role, you'll be responsible for providing operational investment support to Client Portfolio Managers that provide Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) solutions to clients. 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! 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (Financial or Business degree preferred) or the equivalent experience
Must possess a good understanding of investments and retirement plans
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational, human relations, math, time-management and analytical skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with JIRA
Defined benefit experience
Customer service and team oriented
Must be able to work independently and manage multiple deadlines

Responsibilities

Implement Asset Allocation Changes: Execute ad-hoc allocation adjustments for OCIO clients, including updating internal systems and CRM, rebalancing portfolios, allocating new deposits, and preparing client communication.
Calculate and Review Returns: Compute plan rates of return for client reports and perform initial accuracy checks before distribution.
Manage OCIO Revenue: Partner with Finance to calculate and collect quarterly fees, review invoices, process payments, and resolve billing issues.
Client Onboarding & Termination: Update internal systems and coding for new and terminating clients, ensure accurate fee calculations, and coordinate final expense collection.
Support Projects & Operations: Assist with special projects such as ADV delivery, marketing updates, quarterly rebalancing, data pulls for RFPs, template reviews, advisor model updates, and business reporting.

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