Associate Consultant

Highland Consulting Associates, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Consulting Associates, Inc. in the United States seeks an Associate Consultant to support family wealth and institutional teams serving retirement plans, foundations, endowments, corporate clients and family wealth clients.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, eagerness to learn, and a client-service mindset, with a clear growth pathway into a client-facing consultant position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in investment consulting, wealth management, or related field.
• Foundational knowledge in institutional investment management and retirement plan consulting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in serving institutional or family wealth clients by supporting regular client communication and meeting preparation.
• Support the development of investment recommendations by gathering data and conducting analysis.
• Assist in presenting investment strategies, performance analysis, and market commentary in client meetings and reports.
• Learn to identify client needs and opportunities through ongoing client interaction.

Skills

Analytical ability

Client-service mindset

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

CRM

Reporting tools

Job description

Position Overview:

This Associate Consultant role in supporting our family wealth or institutional consulting team in serving retirement plans, foundations, endowments, corporate clients and family wealth clients. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical capabilities, eagerness to learn, exceptional attention to detail, and a client-service mindset.

This role provides a clear pathway for growth into a client-facing consultant position.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Relationship Management

• Assist in serving institutional or family wealth clients by supporting regular client communication and meeting preparation
• Support the development of investment recommendations by gathering data and conducting analysis
• Assist in presenting investment strategies, performance analysis, and market commentary in client meetings and reports
• Learn to identify client needs and opportunities through ongoing client interaction

Client Service & Support

• Help prepare client deliverables including quarterly reports, investment policy statements, fee analyses, and benchmarking studies
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure coordinated workflows
• Participate in client meetings alongside consultants

Process & Systems Management

• Manage content systems including CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and knowledge of reporting tools and other business development software platforms
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of client interactions, decisions, and recommendations

Business Development Support

• Assist Highland's business development team in the growth and acquisition of new institutional and family wealth clients
• Write, proofread, and edit proposals, RFP responses, and marketing materials as needed
• Contribute to the development of thought leadership content and marketing collateral
• Track and report on business development metrics to evaluate effectiveness of activities and identify areas for improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 2-5 years of experience in investment consulting, wealth management, financial services, or related field (internship experience welcome)
• Foundational knowledge and experience in institutional investment management and retirement plan consulting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated with ability to learn quickly and take initiative
• Professional demeanor and eagerness to develop client service skills