Senior Investment Consultant – Advisor Enablement

HighTower Advisors, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Flexible PTO

In-office Mon–Thu, work from home Fri

401k matching

HSA employer contributions

Student loan assistance

Pet insurance

Gym in Chicago office

Mother's lounge onsite

Job summary

HighTower Advisors, LLC in Chicago is seeking an experienced Wealth Management Advisor to partner with advisors on portfolio construction, asset allocation, and investment messaging. You will translate complex concepts into advisor-ready guidance and support client conversations with market context and actionable recommendations.

This role requires 3–7 years in wealth management, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in wealth management, investments, or portfolio advisory roles.
• Strong understanding of portfolio construction, asset allocation, financial markets, and investment products.
• Proven ability to translate complex investment concepts into simple, advisor-ready guidance.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills; able to influence advisors and support client conversations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary investment partner to advisors, providing guidance on portfolio construction, asset allocation, risk positioning, and manager selection.
• Conduct portfolio diagnostics and provide insights on opportunities to align portfolios with firm views and model frameworks.
• Support advisor and client discussions by articulating investment rationale, market context, and recommended actions.
• Help advisors prepare for client reviews and key meetings, ensuring investment messaging is clear and consistent.
• Coordinate with research, wealth management, and proposal teams to align client-facing recommendations with firm portfolio construction standards.

Skills

Wealth management

Portfolio advisory

Financial markets

Communication skills

Relationship building

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFA/CFP preferred

Advanced degree

Job description

HighTower Advisors, LLC in Chicago is seeking an experienced Wealth Management Advisor to partner with advisors on portfolio construction, asset allocation, and investment messaging. You will translate complex concepts into advisor-ready guidance and support client conversations with market context and actionable recommendations.

This role requires 3–7 years in wealth management, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel up to 25%.