What You'll Do

We’re looking for a Managing Director - Global Head of Research to join our Equities team. In this role, you’ll lead and oversee a global team of equity analysts and their output!

• Lead global research teams across sectors and in alignment with firm's overall investment strategy and goals

• Responsible for overall strategy, quality, output and impact of global investment research, ensuring recommendations are actionable and optimize the firm's portfolios

• Manage risk by incorporating risk assessment into research processes

• Drive thought leadership, develop insights into global market trends and assess industry dynamics and global economic factors that influence investment decisions

• Interact with clients and prospects to articulate research philosophy, methodology and outcomes. Participate in industry conferences and networking events to increase firm brand and exposure and to showcase talent and expertise

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

• 15+ years of equity research experience in the form of portfolio management, analyst or related

• Experience leading a team

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• MBA and/or CFA charterholder

• Broad strategic thinker, demonstrate superior understanding of economies and investment theories, have a keen sense of curiosity and an open-minded thought process

• Advanced organizational, communication, presentation and relationship building skills

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)

$226000 - $332000 / 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)

We’re open to considering in-office, hybrid talent, or remote. Locations for hybrid talent are Denver, Des Moines, New York, Chicago, or Seattle. In-office and hybrid talent are highly preferred over remote.

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 (https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-nonimmigrant-workers) and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants (https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility/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 (https://www.principal.com/about-us/careers) 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

3/10/2025

Most Recently Posted Date

3/10/2025

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