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Performance Analyst
Principal Financial Group
Des Moines, IA, United States
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It’s not what we do…It’s who we are.
At The Principal, every role supports a greater purpose - to give real people an edge in planning and protecting their financial lives. And after more than 130 years of service, we’ve never had a more vibrant and dynamic global team united in our purpose.
Through community involvement, innovative financial solutions and dedication to career development, we make a difference in millions of lives every day, including our employees’.
Are you looking for the next step in your career? Do you enjoy delivering on key operational goals while keeping the big picture in mind? Are you motivated to challenge the current process and solve complex problems? Principal Global Investors is looking for individuals just like you.
Our team is hiring experienced, energetic individuals who will play a key role in supporting global growth of an asset manager, reducing risk, gaining efficiencies and strengthening relationships with across all business partners.
Our teams in Investment Operations play a key role in supporting PGI’s boutiques through delivering a scalable operating model with a strong focus on managing the control environment and reducing risk. Our global team is responsible for middle office functions all of which focus on providing timely and accurate data to investment teams & clients globally. Individuals may also become involved in projects related to continuing to improve our organization and move toward our desired state.
Responsibilities:
• Perform calculations, analysis, research, and report preparation to support performance measurement and portfolio management processes and tools.
• Monitor performance data workflow, processes, and systems. Identify ways to maintain accuracy, reduce risk and improve efficiency
• Identify, research, and resolve investment performance and performance attribution data anomalies, system issues and/or client inquires
• Support global investment initiatives through participation in projects, development and implementation of new initiatives, process reviews and/or system enhancements.
Qualifications:
Who are we looking for?
• A team member who is self-motivated and can work independently as well as collaborate with multiple teams
• Build and maintain positive relationships with the team and across business units
• Diagnose issues, mitigate risk and make recommendations toward process improvements
• Insightful problem-solving abilities and ability to prioritize
• The mind-set to see through to conclusion specific tasks ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
• Drive to work in a fast-paced environment
• Aptitude in leadership
Required Skills:
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in accounting, finance, economics or business required.
• Prefer candidates with prior investment performance, analytics and/or GIPS experience
• Prefer candidates who are actively pursuing or have CIPM, CFA, MBA etc.
• Demonstrate understanding of investment asset types such as Fixed Income instruments, Derivative Instruments and Equities
• Experience with industry tools such as FactSet, Bloomberg, Aladdin, POINT, Sylvan, Eagle, and/or similar performance/investment related tools
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to apply those to systems (such as SQL, Visual Basic, strong Excel)
Investment Code of Ethics:
You will be required to comply with a Code of Ethics which covers personal trading activities for you and members of your household.
Visa Sponsorship:
This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by Principal. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.
Job Level:
Willing to consider applicants at multiple job levels.
AAEEO:
Principal is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic partner status, military status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.