Investment Data Operations Analyst

What You ll Do

As an Investment Data Operations Analyst on our Data Operations Team in our Des Moines office, you ll independently perform daily tasks, data analysis, investment valuation, and ad hoc requests to support the investment lifecycle within a global infrastructure. The team operates in a fast-paced environment that places an emphasis on continuous learning, collaboration, and maintaining an equitable and fun working environment.

• Collect and verify investment data while ensuring accurate and up to date security information is shared across various operational systems encompassing multiple asset classes including Fixed Income, Equities, and Derivatives.
• Support global investment initiatives through participation in projects, process reviews and/or system improvements.
• Proactively diagnose and manage high risk issues by reviewing and identifying operational improvements to ensure that data is handled and processed accurately and effectively throughout the investment lifecycle.
• Conduct special analyses and/or studies to ensure quality standards are met including data governance and audit requirements.
• Collaborate and partner with internal and external personnel to obtain information to resolve issues.
• Enhance understanding of Principal Global Investors  products, team procedures, and clients  needs.

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!

• Bachelor s degree, or equivalent, in accounting, finance, economics or business required.
• A minimum of 1+ years  work experience in investment/mutual fund operations or related field preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, time management and communication skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate and timely information.
• Strong prioritization and flexibility as business needs change.

• Knowledge of financial services and investment related terminology.
• Ability to build strong working relationships, exercise flexibility and effectively connect with internal and external contacts at all levels.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment under limited direct supervision.
• Bloomberg knowledge, SQL, and/or bot development.

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.

Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)

$28.31 - $38.36 / hour

Personal Time Off (PTO) is provided to hourly (non-exempt) employees and provides a set amount of accrued time earned each pay period. Employees can use their PTO for vacation, personal or short-term illness.

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This role will be based out of our World Headquarters located in Des Moines, IA.

This role offers the ability for in-office or four days in-office and one day remote. You ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.

At this time, we re not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role. (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.)

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