What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Investment Risk Management Equities position at Principal Financial Group?
What You'll Do
We’re looking for a Director, Investment Risk Management to join our Asset Management Risk team. In this role, you’ll support the Public Equities platform in the execution of the second line global investment risk management program that meets business objectives and regulatory needs.
Who You Are
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)
$153000 - $207000 / 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
Location(s)
We’re open to considering in-office or hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek) talent. Locations for hybrid talent are Des Moines, IA (preferred), Denver, Seattle, New York City, Charlotte, or Chicago. You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors. You can check out what our Global Headquarters looks like here:
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 and 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 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
10/27/2025
Most Recently Posted Date
10/27/2025
LinkedIn Hashtag
We’re looking for a Director, Investment Risk Management to join our Asset Management Risk team. In this role, you’ll support the Public Equities platform in the execution of the second line global investment risk management program that meets business objectives and regulatory needs.
- Conduct on-going analysis and monitoring of portfolios across a variety of risk categories and metrics while communicating risk profiles and areas of potential exposure to support investment team’s risk-based decision making, portfolio construction, active positioning, and risk/return profile of portfolios
- Collaborate with investment teams and senior leaders to proactively assess and communicate emerging portfolio risks, integrating forward-looking insights and competitive market and industry trends into the investment risk framework
- Provide expert guidance and strategic consultation to portfolio managers, CIOs and other business leaders, delivering actionable risk intelligence and fostering informed decision-making across funds, accounts, and strategies
- Design and deliver investment risk analytics, dashboards, and reports at portfolio, asset class, and firm levels using internal and external models to support daily monitoring, escalation, and mitigation of risk
- Communicating and presenting investment risk overviews and insights to variety of internal and external stakeholders
- Provide ad-hoc quantitative analysis to support strategic projects and new or updated products, as needed
Who You Are
- Bachelor's Degree
- 10 years related work experience in the asset management industry via risk management or portfolio management with expertise in public equities
- Broad knowledge of financial and investment risk management practices and in-depth experience with risk tools like Barra, Aladdin, Bloomberg, Axioma
- Strong technical understanding of equity risk factors, performance and risk attribution, concentration risk, liquidity risk, scenario analysis, stress testing, and VaR/tracking error methodologies
- CFA, FRM or advanced degree in Finance, Econometrics, or Statistics
- Must have proven and strong abilities and skills in the areas of written and verbal communication, presentations, attention to detail, critical thinking, analytical, problem solving, decision making, consulting, influencing, and relationship building skills
- Proficiency with programming languages such as Python, R, MATLAB; machine learning is a plus.
- Comfortable presenting to senior leadership, committees, boards, clients and other external stakeholders
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)
$153000 - $207000 / 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
Location(s)
We’re open to considering in-office or hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek) talent. Locations for hybrid talent are Des Moines, IA (preferred), Denver, Seattle, New York City, Charlotte, or Chicago. You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors. You can check out what our Global Headquarters looks like here:
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 and 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 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
10/27/2025
Most Recently Posted Date
10/27/2025
LinkedIn Hashtag
Salary : $153,000 - $207,000