Executive Director, Head of IT Integration and Operations
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Executive Director, Head of IT Integration and Operations
Join to apply for the Executive Director, Head of IT Integration and Operations role at Hightower Advisors
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 vision of “well-th. rebalanced.” Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., we operate as a registered investment advisor (RIA).
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 vision of “well-th. rebalanced.” Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., we operate as a registered investment advisor (RIA).
Your Future Team
The Executive Director, Head of IT Integrations and Operations you will provide strategic direction, leadership, and innovation to drive the successful management of Hightower’s IT Operations Group and provide oversight of the Integration of new Advisor Business into the Hightower Technology Platform
What You’ll Do
- Oversee IT Operations functions, including Centralized Operations Processing, Monitoring, and managing the overall effective performance of the Technology Platform at Hightower.
- Oversee the integration of newly acquired or partnered advisor businesses into Hightower’s technology environment ensuring seamless transitions.
- Develop and maintain a multi-year IT operations roadmap aligned with corporate objectives.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure technology initiatives support business strategy and growth.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, cross-training, and innovation within the group.
- Define and track operational KPIs, create executive dashboards, and ensure transparency of IT Operations performance.
- Establish strong vendor relationships, negotiate contracts and enforce IT governance frameworks,
- Bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Administration.
- Certifications like ITIL, PMP, CISSP, or COBIT are strong differentiators. MBA a plus.
- Experience in wealth management, financial services, fintech, or similarly regulated sectors.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
- Knowledge of IT governance, risk management, and compliance requirements
- Capable of inspiring creativity, implementing process improvements, and achieving goals
- 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)
- Flexible PTO plan
- Hybrid model work schedule (at least 3 days in the office)
- 401k matching plan
- HSA employer contributions
- Student loan assistance
- Pet insurance
- Base salary of $200,000-$220,000 plus discretionary bonus (exact base salary amount will be dependent on experience)
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.
This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Information TechnologyIndustries
Financial Services, Investment Management, and Capital Markets
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