Principal Financial Group
Client Portfolio Manager - Fixed Income, Asset Management
Principal Financial Group, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319
Overview
We’re looking for a Client Portfolio Manager to join our Fixed Income team. In this role, you’ll act as a key liaison between portfolio management and Principal Fixed Income’s clients worldwide! 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Responsibilities
Advocate for and commercially advance Principal’s global fixed income platform Act as an extension of our portfolio management teams Lead U.S. Retail/Wealth channel engagement Deliver a best-in-class client experience Utilize investment expertise and influencing skills to act as an extension of and advocate for Principal Fixed Income’s best-in-class portfolio management teams Serve as the primary investment expert for the U.S. Retail/Wealth channel, partnering closely with distribution teams to drive measurable growth across Principal Fixed Income’s suite of products In collaboration with the broader fixed income client portfolio management team, deliver impactful investment thought-leadership, consistent messaging and serve as a trusted partner both internally and externally Qualifications
8+ years of asset management, client portfolio management or related investment experience, focusing on fixed income markets Undergraduate degree with an excellent academic background, preferably within a finance-related field (e.g., economics, finance, statistics) Extensive knowledge of fixed income markets and the asset management industry Clear grasp of the inner workings of the U.S. Retail/Wealth channel, with experience serving as a direct investment representative to clients, consultants, and/or large advisory platforms Excellent relationship building and communication skills with the ability to explain complex investment concepts clearly and persuasively to a range of audiences Proven ability to lead meetings, develop relationships and contribute to strategic decision-making Skills That Will Help You Stand Out
Additional credentials or progress towards obtaining additional credentials; preferably, a CFA or MBA Deep knowledge across fixed income sectors, including familiarity with high yield, municipals, investment grade credit, securitized debt and multi-sector fixed income strategies/products Excellent professional presentation and communication skills Experience working within institutional investment management and associated sales channels Strong organizational skills, with an ability to manage a high volume of work with tight deadlines Self-starter who can work effectively on their own, while navigating a large organization to obtain data and information Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to manipulate data and build polished presentations independently Advanced technical skills, including familiarity with Bloomberg, BlackRock Solutions Aladdin Suite, eVestment, Morningstar, iMoneyNet and other related industry third-party systems Creativity Additional information
Position requires extensive travel. Salary and Benefits
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) $153000 - $207000 / 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 Location
We’re open to considering talent in New York, Seattle, Chicago, or Des Moines. You can check out what our Global Headquarters in Des Moines, IA looks like here. 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 10/6/2025 Most Recently Posted Date 10/7/2025 Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
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We’re looking for a Client Portfolio Manager to join our Fixed Income team. In this role, you’ll act as a key liaison between portfolio management and Principal Fixed Income’s clients worldwide! 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Responsibilities
Advocate for and commercially advance Principal’s global fixed income platform Act as an extension of our portfolio management teams Lead U.S. Retail/Wealth channel engagement Deliver a best-in-class client experience Utilize investment expertise and influencing skills to act as an extension of and advocate for Principal Fixed Income’s best-in-class portfolio management teams Serve as the primary investment expert for the U.S. Retail/Wealth channel, partnering closely with distribution teams to drive measurable growth across Principal Fixed Income’s suite of products In collaboration with the broader fixed income client portfolio management team, deliver impactful investment thought-leadership, consistent messaging and serve as a trusted partner both internally and externally Qualifications
8+ years of asset management, client portfolio management or related investment experience, focusing on fixed income markets Undergraduate degree with an excellent academic background, preferably within a finance-related field (e.g., economics, finance, statistics) Extensive knowledge of fixed income markets and the asset management industry Clear grasp of the inner workings of the U.S. Retail/Wealth channel, with experience serving as a direct investment representative to clients, consultants, and/or large advisory platforms Excellent relationship building and communication skills with the ability to explain complex investment concepts clearly and persuasively to a range of audiences Proven ability to lead meetings, develop relationships and contribute to strategic decision-making Skills That Will Help You Stand Out
Additional credentials or progress towards obtaining additional credentials; preferably, a CFA or MBA Deep knowledge across fixed income sectors, including familiarity with high yield, municipals, investment grade credit, securitized debt and multi-sector fixed income strategies/products Excellent professional presentation and communication skills Experience working within institutional investment management and associated sales channels Strong organizational skills, with an ability to manage a high volume of work with tight deadlines Self-starter who can work effectively on their own, while navigating a large organization to obtain data and information Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to manipulate data and build polished presentations independently Advanced technical skills, including familiarity with Bloomberg, BlackRock Solutions Aladdin Suite, eVestment, Morningstar, iMoneyNet and other related industry third-party systems Creativity Additional information
Position requires extensive travel. Salary and Benefits
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) $153000 - $207000 / 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 Location
We’re open to considering talent in New York, Seattle, Chicago, or Des Moines. You can check out what our Global Headquarters in Des Moines, IA looks like here. 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 10/6/2025 Most Recently Posted Date 10/7/2025 Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Finance and Sales Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Principal Financial Group by 2x Get notified about new Client Portfolio Manager jobs in
Des Moines, IA .
#J-18808-Ljbffr