**What You'll Do** We're looking for an Assistant Financial Director to join our General Account Investments team! In this role, you'll be responsible for leading strategic collateral management activities of the General Account portfolio. This team performs a variety of work including Portfolio Construction, Asset Liability Management and other portfolio activities. This will give candidates opportunities for exposure to a variety of projects and development of broad investment and financial knowledge. There will be opportunities to acquire expertise in various international products and markets through diverse initiatives. This role will offer you an impactful opportunity to be part of the General Account strategy and shape the future of our General Account team, while cultivating the tailored approach to work and life you need to thrive. + Provide leadership for collateral activities and projects. Direct workflow to ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial information and reports. This may include selecting, training, motivating, and developing a knowledgeable and productive staff. + Lead large projects involving the coordination of several areas. Must be able to manage and prioritize several small projects at the same time. + Perform financial analysis, projections and research; identify best practice collateral strategies and opportunities for optimization for use by management and other operating areas in decision making. Make recommendations as appropriate. + Initiate opportunities to provide technical and business expertise to business units. + Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required. 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! **Who You Are** + Bachelor's degree in math, actuarial science, finance or related field with a minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience preferred + Strong management and organizational skills including the ability to select, train, coach, develop and motivate team members required + Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service and organizational skills required + Demonstrates the ability to embrace and understand the change process, and effectively guides others through change **Skills That Will Help You Stand Out** + Knowledge of derivative instruments + Knowledge of spreadsheet and database or similar PC software packages, or the ability to learn + Aptitude in programming languages **Salary Range Information** 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)** $123000 - $167000 / year **Time Off Program** 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. Employees don't accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided. **Pension Eligible** Yes **Additional Information** **Location(s)** This role is hiring in Des Moines, IA for a hybrid work arrangement (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek). **Work Authorization/Sponsorship** At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links. Nonimmigrant Workers (https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-nonimmigrant-workers) and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants (https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility/green-card-for-employment-based-immigrants) **Investment Code of Ethics** For Principal Asset Management positions, you'll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization. **Experience Principal** At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we're imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services - and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site (https://www.principal.com/about-us/careers) to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits. **Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. **Posting Window** We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline. **Original Posting Date** 7/7/2025 **Most Recently Posted Date** 7/7/2025