ESG Analyst

What You'll Do

We’re looking for an ESG Analyst to join our Real Estate Investment team to support our commercial real estate private debt and equity sustainable investment platform. In this role, you’ll be responsible for assisting with the execution of sustainability strategies that drive improved financial and environmental performance across our diverse global portfolio.

 

• Support execution of sustainability projects and initiatives at the property and portfolio levels. Examples include energy and water efficiency projects, sustainability best practices, physical and transition risk analysis and mitigation, green and healthy building certifications, and property manager training and support.
• Respond to investor and consultant requests for sustainability data and reporting.
• Assist with data management oversight and compliance including sustainability data collection and quality control, analyzing and reporting performance data and monitoring and interpreting performance trends.
• Assist with external reporting initiatives such as GRESB, CDP, PRI, SFDR and TCFD.
• Conduct research and investigation into industry trends, best practices, and sustainability-related topics.
• Develop visually pleasing and creative internal and external communications deliverables, such as the annual report, thought leadership papers, marketing materials, presentations, training resources, and other stakeholder engagement materials.
• Track task requirements, status, and deadlines to support consistent, timely delivery of work products and technical input across multiple clients and internal teams.

 

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years!

 

Principal Asset Management offers global asset management expertise across a diverse set of traditional and alternative asset classes. Check us out at www.principalam.com!

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred degrees in Environmental Studies, Sustainable Design or Marketing) or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years of professional experience, ideally with 1 years of experience in sustainability, environmental science, property management, leasing, marketing, business, or related real estate field.
• Creative, problem-solving mentality with strong critical thinking, analytical and research skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communications (verbal and written) and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to effectively review and generate reports, graphs, and presentations.
• Strong project management skills
• Purpose driven and strong work ethic with the ability to excel in a fast-paced, self-directed environment

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Industry certifications and professional affiliations such as LEED AP/Green Associate, Fitwel Ambassador, CEM, or CPM.
• ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager® experience.
• Experience with LEED, Fitwel, and other building performance certifications.
• Data review, analytics, visualization, and reporting using Microsoft Excel, PowerBI, Tableau, or other data analytics and visualization platforms.
• Experience with industry reporting initiatives, particularly GRESB and PRI, strongly preferred.
• Awareness of global ESG regulatory developments.

Salary Range Information

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)

$71250 - $95950 / 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

Location(s)

This role will be based out of our World Headquarters located in Des Moines, IA. We’re open to considering in-office or hybrid talent. You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.

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

7/22/2025

Most Recently Posted Date

7/22/2025

Salary : $71,250 - $95,950