Principal Financial Group Financial Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 9 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Principal Financial Group.
Principal Financial Group
Financial Analyst
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a pretty chill process, felt like a chat. They wanted to know my strengths and weaknesses, why I'm going for this specific job, what draws me to Des Moines, and my interest in Principal. All in all, it was straightforward. Just remember to prep some questions for the interviewer at the end.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you tell me about your strengths?
- What about your weaknesses?
- What makes you want to apply for this position?
Principal Financial Group
Financial Analyst
Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
Had a few chats with HR and the hiring manager, both over the phone and in person. Started with a screen phone interview and then had a 1:1 interview. If it was a management role, there'd be a leadership/personality test. Overall, it was a really good experience.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Describe your management style.
Principal Financial Group
Finance Analyst
Mid Difficult Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
There were 3 rounds to this interview: first an aptitude test, then a technical interview, and finally an HR round. The interview level felt moderate, and the people were friendly. The whole thing took about a full day.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about the projects and skills listed on your CV?
Principal Financial Group Financial Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Principal Financial Group interview reports.
“Could you explain basic journal entries?”
Read reports →“Tell me about your family.”
Read reports →“What are your reasons for wanting to work in Des Moines?”
Read reports →“What about Principal interests you?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to be part of Principal Asset Management?”
Read report →“Can you describe your experience adapting to new surroundings?”
Read report →“What are your long-term career aspirations?”
Read report →“Describe your management style.”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you improved or changed your work environment during your career?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 Principal Financial Group interview reports.