Asset-Liability Manager - Principal Bank
Job title: Asset-Liability Manager - Principal Bank in Des Moines, IA at Principal Financial
Company: Principal Financial
Job description: Job Description:What You'll DoWe’re looking for an Asset- Liability Manager to join our Principal Bank team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for overseeing and managing Principal Bank’s ALM framework. This includes prudent balance sheet management, liquidity risk oversight, interest rate risk management, and capital planning. The role is critical to aligning the Bank’s financial strategy with its risk appetite and business objectives. The individual will work closely with senior leadership and key partners across Investment, Treasury, Risk, and Finance to optimize asset and liability strategies while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. In this role, you will do the following:
- Asset-Liability Management & Risk Oversight
- Lead the Bank’s ALM strategy to optimize balance sheet performance while managing interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and capital adequacy.
- Oversee ALM modeling and stress testing to evaluate the impact of economic scenarios on the Bank’s financial position.
- Ensure effective management of liquidity reserves, funding sources, and the Contingency Funding Plan.
- Monitor economic, market, and regulatory developments to adjust ALM strategies as needed.
- Interest Rate Risk & Liquidity Management
- Oversee the interest rate risk framework, including Earnings-at-Risk (EaR) and Economic Value of Equity (EVE) assessments.
- Optimize funding strategies, deposit pricing, and asset allocation to support balance sheet performance.
- Enhance analytical tools and reporting capabilities for interest rate and liquidity risk management.
- Regulatory Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations related to ALM, liquidity risk, model risk, and capital planning.
- Lead the Asset-Liability Committee (ALCO) and fulfill its charter responsibilities.
- Maintain strong governance of ALM models, assumptions, and risk measurement frameworks.
- Collaboration & Leadership
- Partner with teams across Risk, Finance, Treasury, and Investment to align ALM strategies with business goals.
- Provide strategic recommendations to senior management on balance sheet positioning and risk mitigation.
- Promote a culture of analytical rigor and strategic risk management.
- Serve as a key contact with regulators, auditors, and the Board regarding ALM risks.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CFA/FRM designation preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in asset-liability management, treasury, risk management, or financial strategy within a bank or financial institution.
- Deep knowledge of balance sheet management, liquidity and interest rate risk, and capital planning.
- Expertise in ALM modeling, financial analytics, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., FFIEC, FDIC, OCC).
- Strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate complex concepts to senior leaders and board members.
- Demonstrated leadership with a track record of driving strategic initiatives and influencing decisions.
- Excellent communication skills, including experience presenting to executive leadership, boards, auditors, and regulators.