What You'll Do
Principal Real Estate Investors, a top-10 global real estate manager with over $100B in assets under management, is the dedicated real estate investment group within Principal Asset Management. With over 60 years of real estate investment experience our comprehensive, specialized capabilities across all four quadrants of commercial real estate-—private equity, public equity, public debt, and private debt gives us a unique perspective on real estate space and capital markets.
We’re looking for an Acquisitions Analyst to join our Principal Real Estate team. In this role, you’ll provide analytical support for acquisitions and dispositions in real estate private equity transactions.
Through our comprehensive training program, you will acquire valuable industry knowledge while receiving tailored development opportunities preparing you for future advancement.
Evaluate equity investment opportunities across multiple product types (industrial, apartments, office, retail, and alternatives) using sensitivity analysis, variance analysis, or preliminary valuations of prospective acquisitions/dispositions
Perform due diligence and support the preparation of supporting documentation including presentations and develop written investment committee memos
Develop an understanding of products, programs and clients’ needs through available training programs and involvement in ongoing acquisition/disposition activities
Assure quality information reaches laterally between the acquisition/disposition team and the appropriate Asset Manager, including valuation inputs, and other information necessary
Under the direction of senior team members, conduct ongoing research relating to acquisitions, including pricing trends, portfolio construction and related developments to provide quality control of the statistical database
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, a subsidiary of Principal Financial group, 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
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (preference for degrees in finance, mathematics, economics or real estate)
Working knowledge of valuation modeling techniques and valuation software products
Strong quantitative financial background and statistics including basic finance concepts such as time value of money
Skills that will help you stand out
Highly motivated and self-starter
Real estate experience preferred (including full time or internship experience), but not required
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to quickly and accurately analyze large quantities of information and communicate results, including views on financial and non-financial aspects of transactions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Successfully completed trainee/internship program
Argus Enterprise software knowledge
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)
$71250 - $95950 / 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)
This role will be based out of our Corporate Headquarters located in Des Moines, IA.
Work Environments
This role offers the ability for in-office or four days in-office and one day remote. You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.
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
6/16/2025
Most Recently Posted Date
6/16/2025