Assistant Director - Asset Management Compensation
Principal Financial · Des Moines, IA · Human Resources
About this role
Principal Financial is hiring a director-level Product Manager based in Des Moines, IA. Compensation is listed at $141,000–$213,000 per year.
- Role
- Product Manager
- Function
- product
- Level
- director
- Track
- Management
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Department
- Human Resources
- Posted
- May 15, 2026
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Job description
from Principal Financial careersWhat You'll Do We’re looking for a strategic and collaborative compensation leader to join our Total Rewards team as an Assistant Director of Global Compensation. In this role, you’ll help shape how we attract, reward, and retain talent across our global asset management businesses. You’ll partner closely with business leaders and HR teams around the world to design compensation programs that are aligned to performance, market trends, and business strategy.This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to influence senior leaders, design innovative compensation solutions, and operate in a dynamic, global environment. You'll have the opportunity to: Compensation Strategy Design Design and evolve global compensation programs, including base pay, annual incentives, and long-term incentives Help shape compensation approaches that align to business performance, growth, and talent needs Bring forward ideas and insights to ensure our programs remain competitive and forward-looking Partner with Global Leaders Act as a trusted advisor to leaders across asset management Provide guidance on complex and high-impact compensation decisions Work across regions and teams to ensure alignment in a global, matrixed organization Drive Insight-Based Decisions Use market data, industry insights, and internal analytics to develop clear, actionable recommendations Present findings and recommendations to senior leaders and…