What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equity Analyst, Aligned Investors position at Principal Financial Group?
What You'll Do
We’re looking for an Equity Analyst to join the Aligned Investors team. Aligned Investors is a long-term, fundamental investment team with :$53bn in AUM across two U.S. equity strategies: Principal MidCap and Principal Blue Chip.
Our approach focuses on investing in high quality businesses with durable competitive advantages that are led by owner-operators and excellent management teams. The analyst team plays a central role in our process through deep, proprietary fundamental research.
This is a generalist role, however having a technology background would be beneficial.
In this role, you will:
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)
$141000 - $285000 / year
Salary Details
We are willing to hire at various levels based on years and related experience. The base salary range of $141,000 - $285,000 reflects market-specific compensation for this position across multiple job levels. Candidates will be evaluated to determine the appropriate job level based on their skills and experience. In addition to the base pay, you are also eligible for an annual bonus based off performance.
Base pay estimated ranges for the various Analyst levels are:
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 have a strong preference for this role to be based in Des Moines, IA, where the investment team is located. However, we are open to a remote arrangement or an office from one of our other Asset Management offices (New York, Chicago, Denver, or Seattle). For candidates outside of Des Moines, an initial period working in the Des Moines office will be required, followed by ongoing frequent travel to Des Moines. 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
7/1/2026
Most Recently Posted Date
7/1/2026
Principal uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in reviewing and evaluating job applications, fraud prevention, and candidate matching and comparisons. These AI tools support our human recruiters in the initial review process but do not make final hiring decisions without human involvement. By submitting your application, you acknowledge this use of AI in our recruitment process. Please review our Workforce (U.S.) Privacy Notice for more details on our practices and your data privacy rights.
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We’re looking for an Equity Analyst to join the Aligned Investors team. Aligned Investors is a long-term, fundamental investment team with :$53bn in AUM across two U.S. equity strategies: Principal MidCap and Principal Blue Chip.
Our approach focuses on investing in high quality businesses with durable competitive advantages that are led by owner-operators and excellent management teams. The analyst team plays a central role in our process through deep, proprietary fundamental research.
This is a generalist role, however having a technology background would be beneficial.
In this role, you will:
- Conduct deep fundamental research on U.S. equities and industries
- Evaluate competitive dynamics, industry structure and trends impacting existing and potential investments
- Monitor portfolio holdings and identify new investment opportunities
- Develop and communicate differentiated perspectives and recommendations to the Portfolio Managers
- 4 years of public or private equity investment experience, ten or more preferred
- Demonstrated experience conducting deep fundamental research on individual companies
- MBA or CFA designation
- Technology sector experience
- Self-starter with the ability to independently drive the research process
- Passion for investing and alignment with Aligned Investors’ investment philosophy (applying a long-term, fundamental, bottom-up research approach to evaluating individual companies)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience interacting with management teams and industry experts
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and valuation (Excel)
- Fluency with applying Artificial Intelligence tools in the equity research process
- Willingness to travel for company visits, conferences, and research
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)
$141000 - $285000 / year
Salary Details
We are willing to hire at various levels based on years and related experience. The base salary range of $141,000 - $285,000 reflects market-specific compensation for this position across multiple job levels. Candidates will be evaluated to determine the appropriate job level based on their skills and experience. In addition to the base pay, you are also eligible for an annual bonus based off performance.
Base pay estimated ranges for the various Analyst levels are:
- 4 years experience: $141,000-$191,0000
- 6 years experience: $179,000 - $243,000
- 12 years experience: $211,000 - $285,000
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 have a strong preference for this role to be based in Des Moines, IA, where the investment team is located. However, we are open to a remote arrangement or an office from one of our other Asset Management offices (New York, Chicago, Denver, or Seattle). For candidates outside of Des Moines, an initial period working in the Des Moines office will be required, followed by ongoing frequent travel to Des Moines. 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
7/1/2026
Most Recently Posted Date
7/1/2026
Principal uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in reviewing and evaluating job applications, fraud prevention, and candidate matching and comparisons. These AI tools support our human recruiters in the initial review process but do not make final hiring decisions without human involvement. By submitting your application, you acknowledge this use of AI in our recruitment process. Please review our Workforce (U.S.) Privacy Notice for more details on our practices and your data privacy rights.
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Salary : $141,000 - $285,000