Senior Private Credit Analyst

What You'll Do

We are looking to hire a Senior Private Credit Analyst to support our investment grade private credit investment strategy

Primarily, you will perform in depth, bottom-up fundamental research on an assigned coverage universe and make investment recommendations to the portfolio management team. You will be responsible for the initial development of company valuation models and underwriting memorandums and will have the opportunity to contribute to other facets of the team's investment process.

Additional:

• Evaluate private placement transactions, both investment and non-investment grade and including traditional private placements, infrastructure, structuring commitments, closing transactions, managing and monitoring existing investments

• Develop and maintain relationships with sources of deal flow

• Identify quality businesses with above average fundamentals long term investment horizon (typically 3-5 years)

• Make long-term investment recommendations for multiple portfolios

• Monitor existing investments within their assigned sector coverage

• Work with Head of Private Credit by making buy or pass recommendations

• Assist with the development of lesser experienced team members

Principal 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 years Check us out at www.principalam.com

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in technical field (i.e. finance, accounting, economics, statistics, engineering, data science, business analytics)

• 5+ years' experience in fixed income strategies in trading, research, portfolio management or strategy capacity

• Investment Grade Private Credit/Private Placements underwriting experience

• Proficiency with Excel and Bloomberg

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience within the infrastructure sector

• MBA or CFA preferred

• Exceptional financial statement analysis and accounting knowledge as well as demonstrated understanding of economics and investment theories

• Strong understanding of financial accounting and economic theory, applicable laws and regulations (including international), tax and accounting trends and implications, business operating trends and capital market conditions

• Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively research, compile and analyze information, apply reasoning and exhibit sound decision making related to credit, risk and valuation

• Strong communication (verbal and written), time management, analytics, financial modeling, and influencing

• Keen sense of curiosity and open-minded thought process

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)

$157000 - $213000 / 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(s)

We're open to Des Moines, IA (preferred) Chicago, or New York City. You can check out what our Global Headquarters in Des Moines looks like here:

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 determine 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

1/8/2026

Most Recently Posted Date

1/8/2026

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