Summer 2026 Internship: Growth Optimization

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).

Hightower's Summer Internship Program:

Our Interns have the chance to learn more about Hightower's culture and businesses while developing practical skills necessary for future success and post-graduate opportunities. The 10-week summer program includes weekly conversations with C-level professionals related to career development, networking opportunities with Hightower with fellow interns and colleagues, and engaging workshops related to post-graduation skills and money management. The program culminates with a final presentation given to Hightower executives and managers

The summer internship program aims to provide opportunities to:

• Learn directly from industry experts by having weekly 1:1 conversation related to career development
• Attend workshops related to post-college career paths and personal development
• Gain exposure to the financial services industry
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of specific team and department initiatives and goal

As an intern, you will participate in development meeting, a variety of networking, mentoring and community events, all intended to reinforce the Core Values of the Program – Education, Innovation, Leadership, Collaboration and Service.

The internship will run from June 3, 2026, to August 7, 2026, and is a paid position at $23 per hour.

Your Future Team

The Growth Optimization team is dedicated to accelerating Hightower's organic growth by partnering with Advisors, Marketing, and regional teams to unlock every available growth channel. We focus on identifying and implementing lead generation tools, developing strategic referral programs for participating advisors, and consulting on sales enablement and client development strategies to drive measurable success.

What You'll Bring

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in a related field; junior or senior status preferred
• Background in project management, sales support, reporting, or marketing coordination
• Proficiency with CRM systems and strong comfort working with data and reporting
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams effectively
• Proven problem-solving skills and experience driving process improvements

Applications for this internship will be accepted through Tuesday, December 23rd.

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.