Overview
On Site
USD 72,000.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Adaptability
Business Process
Analytics
Collaboration
Business Analytics
Computer Science
Data Analysis
SQL
Python
Microsoft Power BI
Tableau
Investments
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Analytical Skill
Organizational Skills
Communication
Sales
FAR
Exceed
Information Architecture
Information Assurance
Impact Analysis
Immigration
Employment Authorization
Trading
Financial Services
Finance
Job Details
What You'll Do
We are excited to announce an opening for a Data Analyst within our Data Strategy and Analytics team in Private Markets. This role is focused on enabling business processes through data-driven insights and creating efficiencies across our investment teams. A candidate that is curious, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment will be successful in this role.
You'll have the opportunity to:
Who You Are
Salary Range Information
Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. 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. The salary range for Data Analyst I goes up to $72,000. Compensation above this level falls within the salary range for Data Analyst II.
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.
Salary Range
$60000 - $89000 / 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
No
Additional Information
Work Environment
This role is located in our corporate headquarters in Des Moines, IA. This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), in our Des Moines office.
Job Level
We will consider talent at the next level (Data Analyst II) with the right experience and skills.
Work Authorization/Sponsorship
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.)
Nonimmigrant Workers and for Employment-Based Immigrants
Investment Code of Ethics
For Principal Global Investors 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 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.
Date First Posted (TTF)
9/12/2025
Latest Post Date: Careers - US
9/12/2025
We are excited to announce an opening for a Data Analyst within our Data Strategy and Analytics team in Private Markets. This role is focused on enabling business processes through data-driven insights and creating efficiencies across our investment teams. A candidate that is curious, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment will be successful in this role.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Effectively mine data sources and provide relevant information in an easily consumable manner.
- Learn and understand business processes to identify areas for improvement utilizing technology, data, and analytics.
- Actively Collaborate with stakeholders, including investment teams and IT, to gather requirements and deliver actionable insights, with partnered recommended process changes and technology.
- Assist in preparing and analyzing data to support business initiatives.
- Develop new visualizations and tools to enhance communication and insights utilization.
Who You Are
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or related field.
- 0-3 years of experience in data analytics or related fields.
- Familiarity with SQL, Python, Power BI, or Tableau.
- Exposure to the company's lines of business including investments products. Real Estate knowledge a plus
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and statistical skills with the ability to address both structured and unstructured business issues.
- High degree of commitment to quality deliverables
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to lead multiple projects with varying priority
- Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication and being a great teammate
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.
Salary Range Information
Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. 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. The salary range for Data Analyst I goes up to $72,000. Compensation above this level falls within the salary range for Data Analyst II.
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.
Salary Range
$60000 - $89000 / 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
No
Additional Information
Work Environment
This role is located in our corporate headquarters in Des Moines, IA. This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), in our Des Moines office.
Job Level
We will consider talent at the next level (Data Analyst II) with the right experience and skills.
Work Authorization/Sponsorship
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.)
Nonimmigrant Workers and for Employment-Based Immigrants
Investment Code of Ethics
For Principal Global Investors 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 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.
Date First Posted (TTF)
9/12/2025
Latest Post Date: Careers - US
9/12/2025
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