Leadership Development Program Associate

Principal Financial Group is a Fortune 500 company offering a Leadership Development Program aimed at cultivating future leadership talent. As an LDP Associate, you will engage in various business rotations, receive coaching, and develop essential leadership skills through hands-on experiences. Responsibilities Work on business objectives, receive individual coaching, actively practice leadership skills, collaborate with program peers, and create a customized rotation path Cycle across various business areas to learn the ins and outs of the enterprise Participate in meaningful projects during rotations Focus on learning the foundational aspects of Principal, refining core professional competencies, and identifying future opportunities to build targeted skillsets Create and develop a strategy for one of the program’s high-level initiatives as a Level II Associate Drive results through team performance, delegating team responsibilities, and reporting back to the program as a Level II Associate Lead, coach, and mentor a Level I LDP Associate as a Level III Associate Skills Bachelor's degree required by your start date Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA as of your graduation date OR anticipate having a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA upon graduation Strong demonstration of core professional competencies: effective communication, reliability, team-oriented, organized, and self-motivated Exceptional business acumen and leadership skills demonstrated through leadership positions, internships, or other work experience Strong desire to become a future formal leader Aptitude for strategic and critical thinking, willingness to be challenged, and open to new opportunities and unique exposures Initiative to lead with or without a formal title Demonstrated ability to drive results through others Commitment to relocating to Des Moines, IA for the duration of the program Willingness to travel as some travel may be required, including overnight stays (5%) 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. Pension Eligible 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