Capital Markets Senior Associate

Hightower • Chicago, IL

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 2008, Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower’s capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their financial vision. Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., we operate as a registered investment advisor (RIA).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Active FINRA Series 7 & 66
• 3+ years' experience in brokerage/financial services industry
• Fixed Income knowledge in Municipals, Corporates, Agencies, Treasuries, MBS, and CDs
• Strong knowledge of brokerage/financial services industry, including custodians (Pershing, Schwab, Fidelity)
• Experience with using vendor applications and market data services (Bloomberg, Factset, Excel API)

Responsibilities

• Executes fixed income trades efficiently while minimizing market impact and transaction costs.
• Ensures trade orders are executed fairly and equitably, including prompt execution without bias toward originating source.
• Partners with advisors and internal stakeholders on idea generation and strategy implementation.
• Communicates relevant market information and developments impacting securities prices to portfolio managers and other appropriate parties.
• Ensures accurate and timely settlement of all trades in accordance with established procedures and controls.
• Maintains active relationships with street counterparties to support effective fixed income trading and liquidity management.
• Responds to client, portfolio management, and internal partner inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, and industry best practices governing investments and trading.
• Adheres to established trading procedures, risk controls, and governance protocols.
• Continues to enhance knowledge of markets, products, and trading tools to support effective execution and decision-making.

Benefits

• Coverage on the first day of employment for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave (16 weeks for primary caregiver and 8 weeks for secondary caregiver)
• Mother’s lounge onsite
• Flexible PTO plan
• Free brand-new gym in the Chicago office
• 401k matching plan
• HSA employer contributions
• Student loan assistance
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior