Manager, Compliance Marketing Review

Hightower Advisors; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Mother’s lounge

Flexible PTO

Hybrid schedule

Gym in Chicago

401k matching

HSA contributions

Student loan assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Hightower Advisors seeks an experienced compliance reviewer to assess marketing and communications for its registered investment adviser and broker-dealer businesses. You will deliver timely, risk-based reviews and practical guidance to preserve the intended message while meeting regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with Marketing, Legal, and advisor teams to address complex topics, support audits and examinations, and help enhance policies and training to strengthen supervisory

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of compliance experience with a registered investment adviser or broker-dealer.
• Experience reviewing materials under the SEC Marketing Rule and FINRA Rule 2210.
• Strong knowledge of advertising rules for investment advisers and broker-dealers.
• Ability to translate regulations into practical guidance and solutions.
• Licenses such as FINRA Series 7 and Series 24 are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely, risk-based compliance reviews of marketing and communications materials.
• Evaluate materials for compliance with SEC and FINRA requirements and firm policies.
• Identify and resolve regulatory and reputational risks in performance, endorsements, and claims.
• Provide clear feedback and compliant alternatives to business partners.
• Escalate complex matters to compliance leadership as needed.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Legal, Investment Solutions, and advisor teams.
• Help maintain policies, procedures, and supervisory controls for reviews.
• Develop training resources addressing marketing compliance requirements.

Skills

Compliance review

Regulatory knowledge

Drafting guidance

Communication skills

Tools

FINRA rules

SEC Marketing Rule

Job description

Our Story

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).

Must be able to work West Coast hours

What You’ll Do

• Conduct timely, risk‑based compliance reviews of marketing and communications materials used across the firm’s registered investment adviser and broker‑dealer businesses, including:
  • Blog posts, articles, and market commentary
  • Websites and digital content
  • Social media content
  • Webinars and presentations
  • Public and media appearances
  • Video and multimedia content
  • Other retail and institutional communications, as applicable
• Evaluate materials for compliance with the SEC Marketing Rule, FINRA communications requirements, applicable state and federal regulations, and firm policies.
• Identify and resolve regulatory and reputational risks involving performance, testimonials and endorsements, awards and rankings, hypothetical performance, investment claims, disclosures, and other complex marketing topics.
• Provide clear, practical feedback to business partners and recommend compliant alternatives that preserve the intended marketing message.
• Escalate novel, complex, or higher‑risk matters to compliance leadership and other subject‑matter experts, as appropriate.
• Partner with Marketing, Legal, Investment Solutions, advisor teams, and other stakeholders to support compliant communications and efficient review processes.
• Apply consistent review standards while considering the audience, distribution channel, registration status, and applicable RIA or broker‑dealer requirements.
• Help maintain and enhance policies, procedures, review standards, disclosure guidance, and supervisory controls governing marketing and communications.
• Develop and deliver training and educational resources addressing marketing compliance requirements and industry best practices.
• Monitor relevant regulatory developments and industry trends and assist with corresponding updates to policies, procedures, training, and review practices.
• Support internal audits, regulatory examinations, and inquiries involving marketing and communications.
• Help enhance compliance technology, templates, and workflows to improve the efficiency, consistency, and documentation of the review process.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource to colleagues and contribute to the development of less‑experienced team members.

What You’ll Bring

• Seven+ years of relevant compliance experience with a registered investment adviser, broker‑dealer, or dually registered financial services firm, with a significant focus on marketing and communications review.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing materials under the SEC Marketing Rule (Rule 206(4)-1) and FINRA Rule 2210.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements applicable to investment adviser advertising and broker‑dealer communications with the public.
• Experience reviewing complex marketing topics, such as performance presentations, testimonials and endorsements, awards and rankings, hypothetical performance, investment products and strategies, and digital or social media communications.
• Ability to analyze regulatory requirements and apply them to business practices using sound, risk‑based judgment.
• Ability to translate compliance requirements into clear, practical guidance and workable solutions.
• Strong critical‑thinking, written communication, and interpersonal skills, with an ability to educate and collaborate rather than simply dictate.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while consistently producing accurate, high‑quality work.
• A proactive, responsive, and solutions‑oriented approach, with accountability for assignments from initial review through resolution.
• Ability to work independently, recognize when escalation is appropriate, and collaborate effectively with colleagues and business stakeholders.
• Experience supporting or improving marketing review procedures, supervisory controls, or compliance workflows.
• Experience with marketing review or books‑and‑records technology is preferred.
• FINRA Series 7 and Series 24 licenses are preferred.

What We Offer

• 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
• In‑office Monday through Thursday and work from home on Fridays
• Free brand‑new gym in the Chicago office
• 401k matching plan
• HSA employer contributions
• Student loan assistance
• Pet insurance
• Base salary of $120,000-$135,000 plus discretionary bonus (exact base salary amount will be dependent on experience)

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Hightower is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer‑related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.

You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.