Investment Operations Analyst

Job overview

The Investment Operations Analyst role is listed in Des Moines, IA; compensation is $28.32–$33.65 per hour for Des Moines, IA. The role supports Principal Financial Group’s investment operations and the lifecycle of investments, with an emphasis on collateral management. The role exists to execute and reconcile investment transactions accurately, resolve operational exceptions, and support timely settlement and reporting. It contributes to investment operations by coordinating with internal teams, brokers, custodians, and other partners while following established controls and procedures.

What you'll do

• Execute routine and intermediate investment operations transactions
• support collateral management for derivatives, brokers, and custodians
• reconcile market and derivative values
• support margin and collateral activity, including applicable wire transactions
• establish securities, compliance rules, accounts, and reports
• investigate client-data issues, trade and reconciliation breaks, and compliance exceptions
• prepare reporting and maintain controls
• collaborate with operations, legal, technology, banks, brokers, custodians, portfolio managers, and traders.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

investment operations analyst

collateral management

derivatives

reconciliation

margin activity

financial operations

des moines ia

principal financial group

$28.32–$33.65/hr

finance degree

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Personal time off (PTO)
• bonus program opportunity for non-sales positions.

Why this role

Early-career candidates with a relevant finance degree may be considered; previous investment operations experience is preferred but not required. Sponsorship is not available.

About the employer

Principal Financial Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Portfolio Management and Investment Advice. Sector: 52.