Senior Investment Ops Analyst: PESA Lead (Hybrid)

Principal Financial Group

Des Moines (IA)

Hybrid

USD 69,000 - 109,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Principal Financial Group in Des Moines, IA seeks a Sr Operations Analyst to independently execute complex administrative functions, prepare reports, manage projects and analyze data while ensuring regulatory and operational compliance.

You will lead Principal Exclusive Separate Account (PESA) initiatives from an operational perspective, partner with internal and external stakeholders to scope requirements, resolve issues, and drive implementations with training support for sales, service

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in finance or business preferred.
5+ years' work experience in investment/mutual fund operations or related field preferred.
FINRA Series 6 or 7 preferred.
MBA, CFA or CIMA a plus.
Working knowledge of financial services / investment products and information technology required.
Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills required.
Must be detail oriented with solid problem solving, planning, time management and decision making skills.
Must have the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships, exercise flexibility when dealing with people and effectively communicate with internal and external contacts at all levels.
Ability to independently lead complex investment initiatives, quickly learn and navigate sophisticated investment arrangements, interpret business and contractual requirements, and collaborate across departments and with external partners to develop operationally sound solutions.

Responsibilities

Maintain integrity of investment data in mainframe, databases and materials.
Lead and coordinate PESA and other complex investment and operational initiatives with limited guidance, handling competing priorities, facilitating cross-functional workgroups, exercising sound judgment, and retaining ownership of key deliverables through completion.
For PESA initiatives, you’ll be a key operational lead. You will evaluate new and evolving requirements, identify operational impacts and dependencies, coordinate among company personnel and outside partners, and drive issues and decisions toward resolution.
Research and support new Mutual Fund Network funds and other non-proprietary investment options, including CITs. Evaluate trading and settlement requirements, required documentation and revenue considerations, and establish relationships with new fund companies.
Provide training on investment platforms, projects and other investment-related topics, and lead or contribute to special projects as needed.