Job Description

Responsibilitiesn

As an Investment and Product Proposal Analyst in our Retirement and Income Solutions (RIS) Product Management area, youu2019ll analyze incoming Request for Proposals (RFPs) for our new and existing clients! You could be working with a variety of asset sizes ranging from medium to large size clients along with all pillars in our RIS business (Defined Contribution, Defined Benefit, Non-Qualified and Employee Stock Option Plans)! In this role youu2019ll get to think big picture about our business while still learning many of the ins and outs of each product pillar and their business partners.

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Here are few examples of the kinds of things youu2019ll do when you join our team:

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* Consult on questionnaires to best position ourselves holistically to our advisor base and new /existing clients. n
* Coordinate, develop/ write, and disperse our response to the RFP on a variety of information topics such as information about Principal, specific retirement plan services, investment options, fees, and much more.n
* Work closely with our field partners (including Institutional Managing Directors, Vice President or Director of Sales, Relationship Managers) along with our SMEu2019s/ experts across the company to create customized client focused responses.n
* Provide coaching/mentoring/training within the department to ensure the understanding of new products, services, and investments.n
* Look at innovative ways to enhance current processes and procedures to align positively with business strategy and team developmentnn

This position is also a great way to advance your career. As a growing company with over 14,000 employees around the world, Principal offers a lot of ways for you to learn more, earn more and achieve more. Thatu2019s one reason we were named/recognized as one of Forbes Americau2019s Best Employeru2019s.

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Qualificationsn

Weu2019re looking for someone with:

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* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experiencen
* 4+ years related experience requiredn
* Strong writing skillsnn

Successful candidate will have the following:

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* Requires the ability to comprehend and analyze more complex information; solid strategic and critical thinking skills.n
* Must have the ability to work independently and as a team member to meet strict timing deadlines.n
* Detail oriented person who places a high priority on accuracy. n
* Ability to manage to deadlines and coordinate multiple timelines successfully in a fast-paced environment.nn

Experience with the following is preferred:

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* Basic knowledge of retirement aspects, including plan design, plan types/ various pillars, products and services, investments, and the competitive environment. n
* Baseline understanding of the competition, opportunities, and customer experiencenn

Additional Informationn

Locationn

Open to multiple locations

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Work Authorization/Sponsorship n

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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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.