Executive Assistant

What You'll Do As an Executive Assistant, you will provide executive-level administrative support to the VP of Financial Risk Management while partnering with the Corporate Actuarial community to support recruiting efforts, manage complex AVP calendars, and drive overall operational efficiency. This role requires discretion, judgment, and the ability to manage complex scheduling, communications, and materials that influence large portions of the enterprise, especially within their business. Executive Assistants anticipate leader needs, act as liaisons with key internal and external partners, and ensure organizational priorities are executed efficiently and effectively. They work with confidentiality, influence, and collaboration while supporting a high level of complex scheduling and materials. Supports senior level SCBU or BU leaders who are driving strategy and operational excellence within their function or region. This role requires heavy cross-functional coordination and collaboration and is empowered to manage administrative priorities quickly and efficiently. This work may include managing all aspects of a leader(s) schedule including: responding to all invitations and requests, independently making decisions of priority on behalf of the leader(s) supported due to their understanding of their involvement, what the business needs are, as well as key stakeholders. Negotiates with others to find the best date/time options. Anticipates and recommends required and optional attendees. Proactive meeting management/coordination. Facilitates communications on behalf of the leader(s) supported to the department or team, creates/maintains distribution lists. Conveys a strong presence while representing their senior leader(s) in communications and interactions with key stakeholders, as well as acts as a liaison to their senior leader(s). May facilitate and attend meetings/events, and/or lead special projects. Actively collaborate with peer administrative teams across the enterprise to ensure seamless information flow and timely issue resolution. Incumbents in this position can articulate their opinions and hold crucial conversations while making level-headed decisions in a fast and fluid environment that are purposeful and intentional in the face of change, workplace conflict, and adversity. Responsible for drafting agendas and collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with meeting objectives. This includes incorporating related emails, prior meeting highlights, action items, and discussions. Identify presenters and attendees, collaborate with stakeholders to identify area of focus. Seek and distribute related meeting materials. The support is complex and ranges from global scheduling, board prep, sensitive data including financial information, etc. Make recommendations on the most efficient and effective way for the leader(s) supported to organize their work. Connect multiple channels of information/communications together to make assessments and assist in prioritizing information for the leader(s). May be involved in a variety of business-value driven department or business-wide projects of complex nature tied to strategy and business plans with broader organizational impact. Who You Are 6+ years of related experience or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, or education. High school diploma required, associate degree preferred. Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to leverage AI powered tools to support day-to-day work. Ability to gather, consolidate and analyze data from various sources. Strong project reporting skills, with a focus on interdepartmental communication. Ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and the ability to handle confidential information. Strong keyboarding and adaptability in computer, web and mobile business applications, proficiency in Windows based computer applications (Microsoft Office) and the operation of office equipment. 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) $28.32 - $38.37 / hour Time Off Program Personal Time Off (PTO) is provided to hourly (non-exempt) employees and provides a set amount of accrued time earned each pay period. Employees can use their PTO for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Pension Eligible Yes Work Environment This role will be a hybrid opportunity, working a minimum 3-4 days in the office at our downtown Des Moines, IA location. You’ll work with your leader on what aligns best based on several factors. Work Authorization/Sponsorship At this time, we're not considering candidates 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 Global Investors 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 6/11/2026 Most Recently Posted Date 6/11/2026 Principal uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in reviewing and evaluating job applications, fraud prevention, and candidate matching and comparisons. These AI tools support our human recruiters in the initial review process but do not make final hiring decisions without human involvement. By submitting your application, you acknowledge this use of AI in our recruitment process. Please review our Workforce (U.S.) Privacy Notice for more details on our practices and your data privacy rights. As an Executive Assistant, you will provide executive-level administrative support to the VP of Financial Risk Management while partnering with the Corporate Actuarial community to support recruiting efforts, manage complex AVP calendars, and drive overall operational efficiency. This role requires discretion, judgment, and the ability to manage complex scheduling, communications, and materials that influence large portions of the enterprise, especially within their business. Executive Assistants anticipate leader needs, act as liaisons with key internal and external partners, and ensure organizational priorities are executed efficiently and effectively. They work with confidentiality, influence, and collaboration while supporting a high level of complex scheduling and materials. Supports senior level SCBU or BU leaders who are driving strategy and operational excellence within their function or region. This role requires heavy cross-functional coordination and collaboration and is empowered to manage administrative priorities quickly and efficiently. This work may include managing all aspects of a leader(s) schedule including: responding to all invitations and requests, independently making decisions of priority on behalf of the leader(s) supported due to their understanding of their involvement, what the business needs are, as well as key stakeholders. Negotiates with others to find the best date/time options. Anticipates and recommends required and optional attendees. Proactive meeting management/coordination. Facilitates communications on behalf of the leader(s) supported to the department or team, creates/maintains distribution lists. Conveys a strong presence while representing their senior leader(s) in communications and interactions with key stakeholders, as well as acts as a liaison to their senior leader(s). May facilitate and attend meetings/events, and/or lead special projects. Actively collaborate with peer administrative teams across the enterprise to ensure seamless information flow and timely issue resolution. Incumbents in this position can articulate their opinions and hold crucial conversations while making level-headed decisions in a fast and fluid environment that are purposeful and intentional in the face of change, workplace conflict, and adversity. Responsible for drafting agendas and collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with meeting objectives. This includes incorporating related emails, prior meeting highlights, action items, and discussions. Identify presenters and attendees, collaborate with stakeholders to identify area of focus. Seek and distribute related meeting materials. The support is complex and ranges from global scheduling, board prep, sensitive data including financial information, etc. Make recommendations on the most efficient and effective way for the leader(s) supported to organize their work. Connect multiple channels of information/communications together to make assessments and assist in prioritizing information for the leader(s). May be involved in a variety of business-value driven department or business-wide projects of complex nature tied to strategy and business plans with broader organizational impact. 6+ years of related experience or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, or education. High school diploma required, associate degree preferred. Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to leverage AI powered tools to support day-to-day work. Ability to gather, consolidate and analyze data from various sources. Strong project reporting skills, with a focus on interdepartmental communication. Ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and the ability to handle confidential information. Strong keyboarding and adaptability in computer, web and mobile business applications, proficiency in Windows based computer applications (Microsoft Office) and the operation of office equipment.