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., the firm operates as a registered investment advisor (RIA).

Your Future Team

The Rikoon Group is a team of financial professionals based in Santa Fe, NM. Our team is built around our clients and their respective needs. We strive every day to provide the highest-level of service and to maintain meaningful relationships with each client. We play an important part in their inner circle, guiding families, retirees, and entrepreneurs toward long-term financial security.

What You'll Do:
The Rikoon Group is seeking an Associate Portfolio Manager/Research Analyst to provide support to the office and financial advisors in management of approximately $850 million in assets.

• Support advisors in research and trades of ETFs, mutual funds, stocks, and bonds
• Assist with monitoring of current and prospective investments
• Assist with special investment/client-related projects
• Assist with tracking and valuation of alternative investments
• Respond to client service requests
• Prepare investment proposals and monitor portfolios for rebalancing
• Balancing multiple roles across the firm - advisory, financial planning, operations, relationship management - through a variety of tasks
• Follow and have knowledge of regulatory requirements
• Develop skills and knowledge to progress into Portfolio Manager role.

What You'll Bring:

• 2 or more years of professional work experience
• Introductory knowledge and interest in investments and financial planning
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic, detail-oriented with ability to prioritize and organize workflow
• Ability to obtain a securities representative license (Series 65) in first year of employment
• BA/BS degree preferred (additional work experience required for those without a degree)
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

What We Offer

• Coverage on the first day of employment for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k Matching Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Student Loan Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Benefits (FSA, Pre-tax transportation, HSA Employer Contributions)
• Work/life Balance: Vacation time, flexible schedule
• Career Path Opportunities

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.