Executive Assistant

What You ll Do

We’re looking for an Executive Assistant to join the Global Operations Support team! In this role, you’ll support & partner with executive leadership within Principal Asset Management.

• Strategic calendar management – Independently and proactively manage all aspects of schedules and make decisions on priority on their behalf. Respond to invitations and requests while negotiating with others to find the best date/time options.
• Independent and proactive meeting management/coordination. Attend meetings, facilitate communications on behalf of the person(s) being supported to the department or team. Assist with Principal Global Investors Trust Company board meeting planning and logistics.
• Advanced inbox management – Tracking deadlines and responses. Responding to emails on behalf of in their voice. Articulate opinions while connecting multiple channels of information/communications together to make assessments and assist in prioritizing information for the leader(s) supported.
• Research and book U.S. and international travel arrangements, submit/approve purchase/travel card expenses, track department expenses and submit invoices.
• Manage information through multiple technology channels – Set-up/maintenance of department and team shared sites and process flow of information. Provide high-level training/guidance on how to navigate technology platforms.
• Projects – Business-value driven department or business-wide projects of complex nature tied to strategy and business plans with broader organizational impact. Oversee the creation and analysis of reports as needed (current status, trends, budgetary).

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!

• 6 +years related experience required.
• Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to gather, consolidate and analyze data from various sources.
• Strong time management and decision-making skills.
• Strong project reporting skills, with a focus on interdepartmental communication
• Ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong keyboarding and adaptability in computer, web and mobile business applications, proficiency in Windows based computer applications (Microsoft Office) and the operation of office equipment.

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Have a deep understanding of the area they support and how it aligns and impacts the broader organization.
• Ability to anticipate patterns and themes and look beyond the immediate problem to get ahead of the wider implications.
• Deal well with ambiguity, demonstrating strong ability to adapt to and lead through change and strong situational awareness.

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.

$26.83 - $48.46 / hour

Salary Details

The following locations are examples of market-specific salary ranges across different geographies.

• Wichita, KS: $26.83 - $36.35 / hour
• Des Moines, IA: $28.32 - $38.37 / hour
• Charlotte, NC: $29.81 - $40.38 / hour
• Chicago/Minneapolis: $32.79 - $44.42 / hour
• Los Angeles/New York City: $35.77 - $48.46 / hour

Personal Time Off (PTO) is provided to hourly (non-exempt) employees and provides a set amount of accrued time earned each pay period.…