Sr Commercial Real Estate Finance Consultant

Principal International; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal Asset Management in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Senior Commercial Real Estate Finance Analyst to join our CRE Finance Consulting team. You will analyze and complete financing transactions to align with client investment strategies, while coordinating information delivery among parties and negotiating terms.

The role requires 7+ years CRE experience (4+ years in financing), strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, law, economics, or a related field is required.
• 7+ years of commercial real estate experience required (with at least 4+ years focused on financing issues and structures) or an advanced related degree such as a Juris Doctor (JD).
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, including verbal, written, listening, and negotiating skills.
• Ability to work independently, be results-oriented, and exhibit excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to interpret and analyze legal documentation and complex legal structures and issues, assess risk and make decisions based on independent analysis.
• Strong organizational, project management, planning skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Demonstrated marketing and customer relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and assess risks of transaction due diligence.
• Draft, negotiate and make decisions regarding terms and conditions of legal documentation.
• Manage transaction process by coordinating information delivery between internal and external parties.
• Assist in developing and maintaining business relationships with real estate owners, developers and investment brokers.
• Assist in researching developments in commercial real estate financing and assist in formulating appropriate procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties or special projects as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Legal interpretation

Project management

Customer relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, law, economics, or related field

Juris Doctor (JD) or advanced related degree

Job description

What You'll Do

We're looking for a Sr Commercial Real Estate Finance Analyst to join our Commercial Real Estate Finance Consulting team. In this role, you'll analyze and complete all aspects of commercial real estate financing transactions to meet client investment strategies.

• Analyze and assess risks of transaction due diligence.
• Draft, negotiate and make decisions regarding terms and conditions of legal documentation.
• Manage transaction process by coordinating information delivery between internal and external parties.
• Assist in developing and maintaining business relationships with real estate owners, developers and investment brokers.
• Assist in researching developments in commercial real estate financing and assist in formulating appropriate procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties or special projects as required.

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!

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in business, law, economics, or a related field is required
• 7+ years of commercial real estate experience required (with at least 4+ years focused on financing issues and structures) or an advanced related degree such as a Juris Doctor (JD).
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills, including verbal, written, listening, and negotiating skills
• Ability to work independently, be results-oriented, and exhibit excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to interpret and analyze legal documentation and complex legal structures and issues, assess risk and make decisions based on independent analysis
• Strong organizational, project management, planning skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple competing priorities
• Demonstrated marketing and customer relationship 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)

$89300 - $120650 / 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

Principal Asset Management is the global investment solutions business for Principal Financial Group (Nasdaq: PFG), managing about $740 billion in assets and over 60 years of experience. Principal Asset Management has been recognized as a "Best Places to Work in Money Management" for 14 consecutive years! Check us out at www.principalam.com!

Work Environments

This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical work week) from Des Moines, IA.

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

11/3/2026

Most Recently Posted Date

11/3/2026

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