Senior Client Service Associate – M&A Integrations

Hightower Advisors•Chicago, IL

17h•$85,000 - $95,000•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). Your Future TeamThe Senior M&A Integrations Analyst is a key member of the team responsible for ensuring that newly acquired advisor practices experience a smooth, well‑supported transition onto the Hightower platform. This role focuses on understanding each practice’s workflows, service model, and client experience so advisors can quickly and confidently operate within the Hightower ecosystem. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience as a Client Service Associate (CSA) or similar advisor‑support role within a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) environment. They will be naturally curious, solutions‑oriented, and comfortable navigating the nuances of advisor operations. Their experience working directly with advisors will help them anticipate challenges and design an onboarding experience that sets each practice up for long-term success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
3+ years of experience in a client‑facing, operational role within an RIA, preferably as a Client Service Associate or similar advisor-support position.
Strong familiarity with financial services technology used by advisors, including CRMs, reporting tools, custodial systems, and other common RIA applications.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple onboarding projects simultaneously.
Strong communication skills with a collaborative, service-minded approach to problem-solving.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% as needed.

Responsibilities

Develop a deep understanding of each incoming advisor practice, including workflows, client service processes, and technology usage, to tailor an efficient onboarding and integration plan.
Leverage strong knowledge of advisor-facing operations to troubleshoot issues, recommend platform solutions, and help build role‑specific training content.
Partner with subject matter experts across Hightower to identify operational differences and address unique needs of each practice.
Collaborate with Integration Leads to refine project plans, ensuring they reflect the service model and structure of each onboarding practice.
Track progress using project management tools to ensure milestones, deliverables, and communication are consistently maintained.
Measure onboarding and integration effectiveness through KPIs such as advisor platform readiness, technology adoption, and pre‑ vs. post‑integration operational performance.

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
Hybrid work schedule (minimum of 3 days in office)
Free brand-new gym in the Chicago office
401k matching plan
HSA employer contributions
Student loan assistance
Pet insurance
Base salary of $85,000-$95,000 plus discretionary bonus (exact base salary amount will be dependent on experience)