Acquisitions Analyst - Real Estate Des Moines, IA

Acquisitions Analyst - Real Estate

Principal Financial Group, Des Moines, IA

We’re looking for an Acquisitions Analyst to join our Principal Real Estate team. In this role, you’ll provide analytical support for acquisitions and dispositions in real estate private equity transactions.

• Evaluate equity investment opportunities across multiple product types (industrial, apartments, office, retail, and alternatives) using sensitivity analysis, variance analysis, or preliminary valuations of prospective acquisitions/dispositions
• Perform due diligence and support the preparation of supporting documentation including presentations and develop written investment committee memos
• Develop an understanding of products, programs and clients’ needs through available training programs and involvement in ongoing acquisition/disposition activities
• Assure quality information reaches laterally between the acquisition/disposition team and the appropriate Asset Manager, including valuation inputs, and other information necessary
• Under the direction of senior team members, conduct ongoing research relating to acquisitions, including pricing trends, portfolio construction and related developments to provide quality control of the statistical database

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (preference for degrees in finance, mathematics, economics or real estate)
• Working knowledge of valuation modeling techniques and valuation software products
• Strong quantitative financial background and statistics including basic finance concepts such as time value of money

• Highly motivated and self-starter
• Real estate experience preferred (including full time or internship experience), but not required
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Ability to quickly and accurately analyze large quantities of information and communicate results, including views on financial and non-financial aspects of transactions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Successfully completed trainee/internship program
• Argus Enterprise software knowledge

Salary Range: $71,250 - $95,950 per year. Total compensation may include bonus and incentive components based on performance.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) provides pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness; no accrual of a bank of time off.

Corporate Headquarters, Des Moines, IA.

Option for in‑office or 4 days in‑office and 1 day remote; schedule determined with your leader.

Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization; no sponsorship considered.

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.