Sr Financing Analyst

What You'll Do

We’re looking for a Sr Financing Analyst to join our Commercial Finance Consulting team. In this role, you’ll analyze and complete all aspects of commercial real estate financing transactions to meet client investment strategies. You'll assist in the implementation of marketing strategies to build brand and reputation in the market and meet profit targets!

• Analyze and assess risks of transaction due diligence.
• Draft, negotiate, and make decisions regarding terms and conditions of legal documentation.
• Manage transaction process by coordinating information delivery between internal and external parties.
• Assist in developing and maintaining business relationships with property owners, developers and investment brokers.
• Assist in researching developments in commercial real estate financing transactions and assist in formulating appropriate protocols.
• Perform other job‑related duties or special projects as required.

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose‑led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years!

• Bachelor’s degree with background in business, law or economics.
• 5+ years experience in commercial real estate is required with at least 4 years experience dealing with financing issues and structures.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Must possess strong communication skills including verbal, written, listening and negotiating skills.
• Ability to work independently, be results‑oriented and exhibit excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to interpret and analyze legal documentation and complex legal structures and issues, assess risk and make decisions based on independent analysis.
• Must also have strong organizational, project management, planning skills and the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple, competing priorities.
• Must be able to demonstrate skills in marketing and customer relations.

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non‑sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Salary Limits

Non‑Exempt expressed as hourly;
Exempt expressed as yearly: $89,300 - $120,650 per year.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried (exempt) employees, with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness.
• Work environment: hybrid (at least three office days per week) from Des Moines, IA.
• Pension eligibility:
  No.
• Work authorization:
  Only candidates who do not require sponsorship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.