Principal Financial Group · 1 month ago
Associate, Private Markets Product
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$89K/yr - $108K/yr
3+ years expPrincipal Financial Group is a leading global investment solutions business, managing about $580 billion in assets. They are seeking a Private Markets Product Manager focused on real estate to define, develop, implement, and maintain investment products throughout their lifecycle while collaborating with various teams to support investor communications and fund launches.
Financial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assess competitor capabilities, figure out the best industry practices, and examine what differentiates best in class products and managers allowing the team to build strategies and find opportunities that are durable, profitable and aligned with the vision and objectives of Principal Real Estate
Collaborate with Product Development and the distributions teams to coordinate timely and thorough communication to investors to support their investment due diligence effort
Project manage and socialize fund launches with all relevant partners across Principal Asset Management
Assist with the structuring and documentation of new and existing funds
Work closely with Sales Support Team and Portfolio Management teams to develop the fund’s marketing materials to effectively market funds globally
Maintain technical expertise and understanding of legal, regulatory and tax considerations when structuring new fund vehicles
Qualification
Required
3+ years work experience in commercial real estate
Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business or related field
Practical experience with private real estate investments
Knowledge of real estate markets, macro environment, and geopolitical landscape
Preferred
Highly organized, numerate with strong attention to detail and excellent project management skills
Clear communicator, both verbally and written for both internal and external audiences
Practical knowledge of fund product development and management
Benefits
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.
Company
Principal Financial Group
Principal Financial Group® is dedicated to improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses around the world—helping more than 62M customers plan, protect, invest, and retire as of December 31, 2023.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Houston
President and CEO
Liliana (Lil) Waters, CPA, FLMI
CFO – US Distribution
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