Systems Engineer

Peak Retirement Planning, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Retirement Planning, Inc. in Columbus, OH is seeking highly driven professionals to join a fast-growing private financial planning firm. We value top performance, a servant's heart, and a willingness to own challenging workflows.

As part of the team, you will run financial operating systems to support advisory and client service, design scalable processes, and partner with leadership to test new tools and strategies. We look for A players who strive for excellence and a long-term commitment.

Qualifications

• Top performers who excel at their craft.
• Willingness to take initiative without being told.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Be part of multiple roles to meet firm needs.
• Run financial operating systems to support advisory and client service teams.
• Own complex workflows, identify problems, and propose solutions.
• Design business architecture and systems to Peak's standards of excellence.
• Support advisors by translating financial planning needs into scalable systems.
• Partner with leadership to test, implement, and optimize new tools and workflows.

Skills

Elite performer

Strong work ethic

Grit

Self-motivated

Team player

Growth mindset

Job description

We are the #1 fastest-growing private company in Columbus, Ohio, by Inc. 5000, and one of the top and youngest financial planning firms in the country. Peak has grown from one team member to over 60 team members in just 4 years. In 2025, we had over 5,400 applicants, we only hired 19. As a scaling start-up, we are very particular to ensure we hire the best and those aligned with our values and intensity. We are not a firm for everyone.

What We Look For

• A+ Player
  • Elite at what they do. Extremely hard worker. Gritty. Gets things done. Internal need to succeed.
  • Dislikes working with B and C players.
  • Does not need to be told twice what to do.
• Foxhole Team Member
  • Has a servant's heart and a purpose bigger than themselves.
  • Will help a team member fix a flat on the side of the road at 6am.
  • Goes above and beyond to provide a "White Glove Service" to our clients.
• Rocketship Mentality
  • Excited to join a fast-growing startup with extreme upside.
  • Growth Mindset in all areas of life - professionally, personally, physically, and spiritually.
  • "Lifer" - those who want to work with us for 30+ years (not just a 9-5 job).

Main Responsibilities

• Look to be a part of multiple responsibilities, tasks, and roles to meet the firm's needs.
• Running financial operating systems to support advisory and client service teams
• Own complex workflows, identify problems, and propose solutions within the firm
• Design business architecture and systems in accordance with Peak's standards of excellence
• Support advisors by translating financial planning needs into structured, scalable systems
• Partner with leadership to test, implement, and optimize new tools, workflows, and strategies