Asset Management Analyst

Principal Financial Group • Des Moines, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Supports all aspects of private equity real estate asset management and investment activities across an assigned portfolio or market. Key responsibilities include assisting with underwriting, portfolio management, leasing, development, repositioning, and valuation efforts to drive income, occupancy, and appreciation aligned with client expectations. The role also involves preparing accurate client reporting, variance analysis, and asset valuations using discounted cash flow models, as well as contributing to investment committee materials and presentations. Additionally, the analyst will support new investments, redevelopment projects, and leasing transactions by analyzing tenant credit, market conditions, and deal profitability relative to benchmarks. Developing and executing asset business plans, operating budgets, and capital strategies to optimize performance versus market indices, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure effective execution of investment and client objectives are also key functions. The role requires adherence to firm policies, contribution to process improvements, and support for special projects to enhance service delivery and profitability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or related field (real estate).
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills using Argus, Excel, Power BI.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand contracts and other legal documents.
• Effective communication, organization, and interpersonal abilities.
• Self-starter with attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Able to travel to markets within assigned regions (Northern California/Phoenix, AZ) approximately 10% of time, or as required.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to real estate through internship or co-op experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with underwriting, portfolio management, leasing, development, repositioning, and valuation efforts to drive income, occupancy, and appreciation aligned with client expectations.
• Prepare accurate client reporting, variance analysis, and asset valuations using discounted cash flow models.
• Contribute to investment committee materials and presentations.
• Support new investments, redevelopment projects, and leasing transactions by analyzing tenant credit, market conditions, and deal profitability relative to benchmarks.
• Help develop and execute asset business plans, operating budgets, and capital strategies to optimize performance versus market indices.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners (JV partners, brokers, property managers) to ensure effective execution of investment and client objectives.
• Adhere to firm policies, contribute to process improvements, and support special projects to enhance service delivery and profitability.

Benefits

• 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.
• Opportunity to participate in a bonus program.
• Comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level