Associate Director - Wealth Advisory

Responsibilities:

As an Associate Director, you will be responsible for sales activities for Principal Funds Distribution through out your territory.   You will partner closely with the Sr. Director and Internal Wholesaler within territory for collective success.  Accountable for achieving sales targets and broker dealer relationships within all channels - both wirehouses and independent firms covering our ETF's, Managed Accounts and Mutual Funds. 

Other responsibilities will include:

• Develop, recommend and execute sales plans, activity reports and rotation schedules. 
• May provide input on marketing, product development, shareholder/broker communications and integration of campaigns with broker/dealers and fund wholesaling teams. 

Successful candidates will have extensive knowledge of the financial markets and investment products. 

We are looking for three talented sales individuals to cover the Pacific NW, New York/New Jersey, and the New England Regions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
• 4+ years related work experience.
• FINRA Series 6 or 7 required.
• FINRA series 63 required within 45 days.  
• Advanced designations preferred (e.g., CFP®, CFA®, CIMA®, CAIA®). 
• Excellent knowledge of investment products and financial markets required.
• Strong interpersonal skills, consultative skills, advisor management expertise, and analytical analysis are required. 
• Must have strong presentation, and oral and written communication skills.
• Good training and motivational skills are necessary.
• Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Travel required, including overnight stays.

Additional Information:

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Principal is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic partner status, military status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Investment Code of Ethics

For positions with Principal Global Investors, you will be required to comply with a Code of Ethics which covers a number of obligations 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.