Associate Director, Quantitative Equities

Associate Director, Quantitative EquitiesWe're looking for an Associate Director, Quantitative Equities to join our Equities team at Principal Asset Management. In this role, you'll apply quantitative methods to research, develop, and implement investment strategies, helping to inform key decision-making across our equity portfoliosLeverage Quantitative Methods to Inform Investment Decisions around income enhancementBuild tools to evaluate options market opportunitiesEvaluate other income enhancing tools and asset classesAdvise portfolio managers across US and Global StrategiesLead data sourcing and management efforts, including acquisition from external vendors, pipeline development, database design, and quality assurance to ensure timely and accurate information deliveryPublish and monitor production models that influence investment decisionsDeliver interfaces and solutions to end users in intuitive and useful waysMonitor and control performance of models and investment productsLeadership of projects and people including supporting Portfolio Managers and Analyst teamsPrincipal Asset Management is the global investment solutions business for Principal Financial Group (Nasdaq: PFG), managing about $580 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 13 consecutive yearsWho You AreBachelor Degree in Statistics, Data Science, Business, Finance, Financial Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent5+ years of related experience in equity investment industry and quantitative finance (models), options preferredExperience with programming such as Python, R, and/or SQLSkills That Will Help You Stand OutExperience in Data Engineering, including database design and ETL principlesAbility to make effective, well-informed decisions and recommendations in a highly time-sensitive environment, often with incomplete and/or contradictory informationAbility to efficiently and effectively research and summarize information, and communicate persuasive recommendationsHigh level of self-initiative, be able to work independently within a collegial structure, and be comfortable taking risksEnjoy asking questions, expressing opinions, and actively engaging in internal discussions regarding investment strategy and recommendationsAbility to demonstrate creativity and offer unique solutions to complex problemsCreativity in defining challenging exploratory projects and developing solutionsSalary Range InformationSalary 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) $137000 - $185000 / yearTime Off ProgramFlexible 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.Pension EligibleNoLocation(s)Locations for hybrid talent are Des Moines, Denver, Seattle, Chicago, or New York.Work Authorization/SponsorshipAt 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.Investment Code of EthicsFor 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.Principal is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.