Director - OCIO Investor Solutions

Des Moines, IA (Remote)

$157K/yr – $213K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive OCIO growth for Principal by promoting capabilities and cross‑selling tailored institutional solutions.

  • Must-have: Ten years of institutional investment sales experience with deep DB/ERISA knowledge.
  • Standout: Strong cross-functional collaboration with distribution, product, and marketing to win new markets.
  • Standout: Ability to translate client interests into tailored OCIO solutions and manage complex relationships.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Promote proactive awareness and understanding of Principal’s OCIO capabilities, including Principal Asset Management, DB plans, NQ plans, and custody and administration services.
  • Work closely with distribution, product, and marketing partners to provide tailored investment solutions and relationship management services.
  • Develop and complete go-to-market strategies targeting new markets, such as DB mega-large case market, NQ, and global segments.
  • Cross-sell OCIO capabilities to build better outcomes, such as improved returns, lower volatility, reduced risk, and lower expenses.
  • Engage with collaborators to plan and implement strategies that bring to bear our OCIO capabilities to new markets.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • A detailed understanding of DB plans, institutional investment management, and ERISA.
  • Minimum of ten years of institutional investment experience with proven sales experience.
  • Established skill in handling and drawing in client relationships, comprehending and expressing client interests, and guiding the supervision of sophisticated tailored investment solutions and services.
  • Creative, ambitious, and willing to challenge the status quo with a strong work ethic and professional disposition.
  • Excellent problem-solving, project management, presentation, and communication (verbal and written) skills.
  • Ability to influence collaborators, build positive relationships, and efficiently research, analyze, and synthesize information.
  • Diligent self-starter, comfortable working with ambiguity, and able to drive projects forward.
  • Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint applications.
  • Extensive travel required.

Preferred

  • CFA or equivalent experience is preferred.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Pension Eligible: Yes
  • principal values and benefits are described on the careers site at Principal

Principal Financial Group

3.9 Glassdoor

Principal Financial Group® is dedicated to improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses around the world—helping more than 62M customers plan, protect, invest, and retire as of December 31, 2023. Along the way, we commit to supporting the communities where we do business. Improving our planet. And building a diverse, inclusive workforce. We’re proud to be recognized as a Best Place to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments for the 11th consecutive year, an Ethisphere World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 12th time and as Forbes The Best Employers for Diversity 2023. Disclosure: Insurance products issued by Principal National Life Insurance Company (except in NY) and Principal Life Insurance Company®. Plan administrative services offered by Principal Life. Principal Funds, Inc. is distributed by Principal Funds Distributor, Inc. Securities offered through Principal Securities, Inc., member SIPC and/or independent broker/dealers. Investment advisory services are offered through Principal Global Investors, LLC or its affiliates. Principal Asset ManagementSM is a trade name of Principal Global Investors, LLC. Referenced companies are members of the Principal Financial Group®, Des Moines, IA 50392. ©2024 Principal Financial Services, Inc. Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc. ("Principal® Foundation") is a duly recognized 501(c)(3) entity focused on providing philanthropic support to programs that build financial security in the communities where Principal Financial Group, Inc. ("Principal") operates. While Principal Foundation receives funding from Principal, Principal Foundation is a distinct, independent, charitable entity. Principal Foundation does not practice any form of investment advisory services and is not authorized to do so. https://www.principal.com/social-media-disclosures

Des Moines, Iowa, USA
24K employees (675 in marketing)
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86% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

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4.6M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$7.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
20.8%
Direct
74%
Referral
4.7%
Social
0.2%
Paid
0.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~23.8K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
562 (2% of company)
Median Career Experience
20 years
Median Tenure
7.2 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4

Funding

Total Funding
$700M
Last Raise
$700M
Post IPO Debt, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Mar 2023
    Post IPO Debt • $700M

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