Principal Financial

PhD Fellowship - Data & Ops Research Scientist Intern (Summer 2021)

Posted on: 1 Mar 2021

Des Moines, IA

Job Description

Responsibilitiesn

What youu2019ll do:

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In this role, you are required to use quantitative methods, GIS, advanced mathematical models, operations research techniques, simulation and strong business acumen to deliver insight, recommendations and solutions for Principal and related businesses. You are required to formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation or other managerial functions.

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Youu2019ll play a crucial role in leading world class financial solutions, logistics and distribution capacity planning and diagnostics, network design, flow modeling and operations research on regional and global levels. Youu2019ll help drive decisions that optimize total cost, lead time on strategic and tactical, and more opportunistic levels. You will present compelling, validated stories to all levels of organization, including peers, senior management and internal customers to drive both strategic and operational changes in business.

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Accountabilities:

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* Serve as consulting resource for quantitative sciences, experimental design and data analysis methodologies for target Principal business units.n
* Prepare and conduct training to Principal community on relevant topics of statistics and data science.n
* Maintain expertise in the proper application and use of quantitative tools for the management of Principal business unit objectives.n
* Serve as u201cpower useru201d subject matter expert for the ongoing development and optimization of at least one critical quantitative science objective used by Principal.n
* Communicate opportunities for improvement of quantitative science applications to the development or maintenance teams, based on personal use or user feedback.nn

Qualificationsn

Weu2019re looking for someone with:

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* Current enrollment or has a PhD in a recognized Quantitative science field, GIS, Operations Research, all Engineering disciplines, quantitative social science fields or Mathematics or a related fieldn
* Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPAn
* Analytical thinking skillsn
* Strong influencing skills to lead alignment and adoption on process and methodsn
* Good communication skillsn
* People skills that will build bridgesn
* Drive for translating business problems into research initiatives that deliver business valuen
* Creativity in defining challenging exploratory projects and developing solutionsnn

Preferred Qualifications

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* Previous experience with statistics, applied mathematics, operations research, and simulation is highly desiredn
* Expertise in probability theory, Bayesian statistics, textual analytics, queuing theory, game theory is desirablen
* A good understanding of algorithms and computational complexity is desirablenn

Additional Informationn

Locationn

Fellowship location will be either onsite in Des Moines, IA or virtually from your location selection. Decisions on the location will be shared throughout the interview process.

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Investment Code of Ethics n

For Principal Global Investors positions, youu2019ll 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.

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Experience Principal n

While our expertise spans the globe, we're bound by one common purpose: to foster a world where financial security is accessible to all. And our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees u2013 individually and all of us together. Explore our core values, benefits and why weu2019re an exceptional place to grow your career.

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Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer n

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.

,datePosted:2021-02-23T05:00:00.000Z

Principal Financial

Des Moines, IA

The Principal Financial Group is a global financial investment management and insurance company headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. Four segments comprise the company: Retirement and Income Solutions, Principal Global Investors, Principal International, and U.S. Insurance Solutions.

The company employs roughly 9,000 people in Des Moines, Iowa, and owns and operates several buildings in the downtown area. The tallest, known as 801 Grand, is 45 stories tall (192m/630 ft), and houses many other companies in addition to The Principal. As of March 2014, Principal employed 14,600 employees worldwide, with its Global Delivery center, Principal Global Services, in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Principal also has a lobbyist registered in the Iowa Legislature since December 2016. He is designated to lobby the Executive Branch of the Government of Iowa.

 

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