Leadership Development Program Associate

Job Description

Leadership Development Program Associate | Principal Financial Group

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Principal Financial Group, located in Des Moines, IA (hybrid). Principal builds financial tools that help customers live better lives, operating at the intersection of financial services and technology. This role is crucial for developing future leaders who will contribute to the company’s mission of making financial security accessible to all and sustaining its 140+ year legacy as a trusted leader. The program is designed for high-potential individuals aiming to propel their careers within a Fortune 500 company.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Des Moines, IA
• Pay: $58900–$79800 yearly
• Mission: Propel your career as a high-potential individual aspiring to become a future leader within a Fortune 500 company.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Navigate Rotations: Complete four to six self-selected rotations, each lasting approximately six months, to build cross-functional understanding and gain exposure to diverse leadership styles.
• Learn Foundations: Refine core professional competencies and identify opportunities for targeted skill development as a Level I Associate within Principal’s foundational aspects.
• Drive Initiatives: Execute strategy for the program’s high-level initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders and driving results through team performance as a Level II Associate.
• Lead and Develop: Formally lead and support the growth of Level I LDP Associates, challenging them to drive optimal results through individuals as a Level III Associate.
• Strengthen Acumen: Develop business and financial acumen while broadening enterprise perspective through unique responsibilities across diverse rotations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA by your start or graduation date; strong desire to become a future formal leader.
• Experience: Demonstrated leadership skills through leadership positions, internships, or other work experience; proven ability to drive results through others; initiative to lead with or without a formal title.
• Skills: Effective communication, reliability, self-starter mindset, exceptional business acumen, strategic and critical thinking, and openness to new opportunities and challenges.