CareerPlan

Global Head of Asset Management Compensation

Des Moines, IowaFull-time$179k2026-09-02 → 2026-10-08
Hybrid · United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead global compensation strategy, design, and governance for Principal Asset Management's investment, international pension, and sales/distribution businesses.

Role type

Senior IC Head of Global Compensation (Asset Management)

Builds

Integrated compensation programs including base pay, annual/long-term incentives, profit sharing, sales comp, equity, deferred cash, co-investment, and carried interest.

Domain

Financial Services / Asset Management

Required skills

Compensation strategy design, incentive plan design, equity/stock program management, market pricing, job evaluation, compensation governance, executive advisory, financial acumen, project management

Preferred skills

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), investment industry knowledge, distribution compensation expertise

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Lead design and implementation of compensation programs for investment, pension, and distribution roles; Partner with Finance on profit share pool allocation; Advise executives on complex compensation decisions; Build and lead a high-performing compensation team; Maintain relationships with compensation consultants and market data providers.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities