Senior Economic Analyst Multi-Asset Research

Principal Financial Group • Seattle, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Economic Analyst will join Principal Asset Management’s Multi-Asset Research team as a U.S. economy specialist and contribute to asset allocation research. The role independently develops and executes macroeconomic research to support strategic and tactical investment decisions, with an emphasis on economic growth, monetary policy, macroeconomic themes, and high-frequency market indicators.

The analyst develops investment views by integrating macroeconomic research with market fundamentals, valuation, positioning, and quantitative evidence; translates conclusions into asset allocation implications, opportunities, trade-offs, scenarios, and risks; and contributes to Capital Market Assumption research. The role partners with portfolio management and investment teams, presents recommendations in investment meetings, enhances analytical models and research processes, monitors markets and reassesses views, and produces research publications, presentations, and other investment materials.

The position is open to candidates located in Seattle or Des Moines and follows a four- or five-day in-office setup. The role may periodically participate in early-morning or evening meetings across time zones. The advertised base salary range is $127,000–$171,000 per year, and the role participates in an annual profit share bonus plan. Salaried employees receive Flexible Time Off.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in economics or a related field, or approximately eight years of highly relevant economics experience.
• At least five years of experience in sell-side, buy-side, or market-focused independent research with meaningful capital markets exposure.
• Progressive experience in macroeconomic research.
• Strong quantitative skills, including economic or econometric analysis and hands-on data analysis.
• Credible communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, initiate research, and remain self-motivated with limited direction.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across locations and within a global team culture.
• Strong Excel proficiency and familiarity with coding.

Nice To Haves

• Asset allocation research experience.

Responsibilities

• Originate research ideas and design and execute macroeconomic research projects, particularly on the U.S. economy, economic growth, monetary policy, macroeconomic themes, and high-frequency market indicators.
• Develop investment views by integrating macroeconomic research, market fundamentals, valuation, positioning, and quantitative evidence.
• Translate research conclusions into tactical and strategic asset allocation implications, including opportunities, trade-offs, scenarios, and key risks.
• Contribute to Capital Market Assumption research and other asset allocation research projects.
• Partner with portfolio management and investment teams to turn research into actionable investment insights.
• Present recommendations in investment meetings and respond to challenges and alternative perspectives.
• Lead enhancements to analytical models, asset-allocation frameworks, and research processes.
• Monitor market developments and reassess views as facts, model signals, or risk conditions change.
• Produce research publications, presentations, and investment materials for internal stakeholders.

Benefits

• Annual profit share bonus plan.
• Flexible Time Off for salaried employees.
• Comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings intended to support physical, financial, and social well-being.

What This Job Offers

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