What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Client Service Associate – M&A Integrations position at Hightower Advisors?
Senior Client Service Associate – M&A Integrations
Req #1780
200 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
Job Description
Posted Monday, March 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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).
Your Future Team
The 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.
What You’ll Do
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.
What You’ll Bring
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.
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
Hybrid work schedule (minimum of 4 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)
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.
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Salary : $85,000 - $95,000