Investment Analyst, Private Debt (Commercial Real Estate)

Principal Financial Group is a leading global real estate manager with a strong focus on commercial real estate. They are seeking an Investment Analyst to provide analytical support in real estate transaction analysis and execution, contributing to the evaluation of investment opportunities and the development of a thorough understanding of real estate economics. Responsibilities Assist the production team and perform independent technical analysis within appropriate risk/return parameters on investment opportunities including transactions structures, appraisals, cash flow analysis, lease reviews, financial statement reviews Effectively communicate conclusions concerning a transaction's investment risk and viability Provide analytical support for evaluating investment opportunities, using sensitivity analysis, variance analysis, or preliminary valuations Assist investment professionals with the preparation of necessary supporting documentation Contribute to the development and maintenance of a thorough understanding of real estate economics, competitive environments, and existing portfolios within assigned markets Assist in negotiating mutually satisfactory terms and conditions for investment opportunities Support the movement of a transaction through the investment process utilizing all available resources while assuring accurate and timely accumulation and dissemination of information Develop an understanding of products, programs, and clients’ needs through available training programs and involvement in ongoing investment activities Skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent with preference for degrees in finance, economics, real estate, etc Commercial Real Estate work experience Working knowledge of valuation modeling techniques and valuation software products Strong Excel proficiency, including use of formulas, pivot tables, and basic financial analysis to support valuation and reporting Strong quantitative financial background and statistics including an understanding of basic finance concepts such as time value of money Undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or above and progress towards MBA Comfortable with leveraging AI to improve efficiencies and reporting Previous experience with Argus is helpful Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to take initiative and work independently in a fast-moving environment while managing multiple requests to strict deadlines Organize and maintain client relationship management records Benefits 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. Company Overview 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. It was founded in 1879, and is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is