The Principal Financial Group® Leadership Development Rotation Program
Looking for a challenging career when you graduate? How about an opportunity that partners a personalized leadership development plan with stimulating assignments in multiple areas across the organization? Then you should consider our Leadership Development Program.
What the Leadership Development Program is designed to do
Our 2-3 year leadership development program is an exciting opportunity for a select group of high-performing college graduates. It’s designed to expose future leaders to all aspects of the company, including our:
- Culture and leadership
- Products and services
- High-level initiatives
How you will benefit from the program
If you’re chosen for this elite program, you'll get an opportunity to:
- Get cross-functional experience in multiple business areas at The Principal, including:
- Human Resources
- Finance
- Marketing
- Compliance
- Business risk consulting
- Asset management
- Information technology
- Work on challenging projects under the guidance of senior-level mentors
- Broaden your knowledge of our financial products and services
- Network with high-performing colleagues
- Have regular contact with senior leaders and participate in a formal leadership curriculum
In addition, you’ll be encouraged to earn your MBA (with tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year!). Once you successfully complete the program, we'll work with you to determine your best fit at The Principal, and launch you into your career.
Development opportunities you'll experience
- Collaborating with business unit leaders in developing products
- Prepare investment portfolio reports and/or financial statements
- Help develop marketing materials to reach clients
- Research investment performance
Criteria we use to select candidates
- Bachelor’s degree (business-related degree preferred)
- Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher
- Strong leadership, analytical and communication skills
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
How to apply for the program
The application deadline is Oct. 10, so hurry! The program begins in May/June2009.
To apply:
Step 1: Create your profile
- Go to www.principal.com/careers/searchjobs.htm
- Select Access the online job search and application tool under Start Your Search
- Enter your username and password to login (if you don't have a username or password, you'll need to register)
- Once logged in, select Create/update your resume under My Career Tools
- Tell us how you heard about this opportunity by completing the Referral Information
Step 2: Search and apply for positions
- Choose Additional Search Options and use requisition number 209752
- Select Apply Now to submit your application
- Follow the steps to complete your application and click Submit
Once you have successfully completed these steps, you will receive a confirmation e-mail.
