Director, Procurement and Access Control

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 commitment to our culture is demonstrated every day through the Hightower Way. By joining Hightower, you will build a community of inclusive relationships, take proactive ownership, embrace others' perspectives, and have an uncompromising dedication to excellence.

Your Future Team

Our Technology Integration and Service team is looking for a multidisciplinary leader to help build our Procurement and Access Control teams. This hands-on leadership role has the unique opportunity to bring our team members together across two distinct functions to build high-performing, service-oriented, and delivery-focused teams.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a Hightower brand ambassador by upholdingThe Hightower Waycultural elements - Mission, Purpose, V.A.L.U.E. Experience, Commitment and Standards, promoting excellence in the internal and external client experience during every encounter
• Improve consistency in every client and colleague encounter by embodying the core principles of our Hightower V.A.L.U.E. Experience (Validate, Actively Listen, Leverage Resources, Understand Ownership, Express Gratitude)
• Partner with cross-discipline team members to support collaboration and promote a positive client experience
• Evolve and manage procurement functions and oversee procure to pay
• Oversee fixed asset and inventory management
• Build and implement standards for delivery of access management for onboards, changes, or terminations
• Oversee the centralization of multi-application user provisioning
• Bring together a group of highly motivated high performing staff members to build a team that emphasizes the customer's outcome and Hightower's service-oriented approach

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science Business, Finance, or Technology
• 10+ years of experience in technology management
• Experience building high-performing teams and developing staff
• Familiarity with procurement processes, MSPs, and software
• Experience managing inventory, tracking assets, and managing forecasts and plans
• Experience with user management, access control, and identity management tools
• Demonstrated excellence in service

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)
• Flexible PTO plan
• Hybrid model work schedule (50% in office)
• 401k matching plan
• HSA employer contributions
• Student loan assistance
• Pet insurance
• We commit to a transparent, people-first environment where talent is maximized through our diverse, equitable and inclusive community
• We nurture a spirit of belonging, are energized by challenges, celebrate our successes, and achieve individual and collective well-th goals

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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