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Hightower Advisors

Dec 11

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Banking & Finance
  • New York

AI generated summary

  • The ideal candidate for the Summer Enterprise Risk Intern position at Hightower Advisors is a full-time undergraduate student with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above, pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline. They possess strong problem-solving skills, adaptability to new technologies, and demonstrate personal courage and development. Additionally, they have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • The Summer Enterprise Risk Intern at Hightower Advisors will be responsible for designing risk quantification processes, monitoring investment risk metrics, analyzing potential merger and acquisition holdings, aggregating and reporting operational due diligence data, and communicating findings to senior leadership. They will also collaborate with other departments and assist with operational risk management activities.

Requirements

  • Current full-time undergraduate student with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
  • You are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
  • Excellent problem solving and trouble-shooting skills
  • Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to new technologies/systems
  • Strong sense of personal courage and development
  • Ability to be flexible, resourceful, quick to learn and adapt to change
  • Solid written and active communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Design analytical processes to quantify risks within the firm
  • Manage existing risk identification processes
  • Monitor investment risk metrics such as concentration pockets and asset liquidity
  • Conduct risk analyses on potential merger and acquisition practices' holdings to identify exposures
  • Aggregate, analyze, and report on alternative investment operational due diligence data
  • Communicate findings to senior leadership
  • Build relationships and collaborate with key-persons from other departments at the firm
  • Assist with Operational Risk Management activities

FAQs

What is the focus of the Summer Enterprise Risk Intern position at Hightower?

The Summer Enterprise Risk Intern position focuses on immersing interns in Hightower's culture and the financial services industry, while providing opportunities to develop practical skills essential for future success and post-graduate opportunities.

What kind of environment does Hightower promise for its interns?

Hightower commits to a transparent, people-first environment that maximizes talent through a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.

What benefits can interns expect from joining Hightower?

Interns can expect to gain practical skills, learn about the financial services industry, and be part of an inclusive community that prioritizes talent development.

Is previous experience in the financial services industry required for this internship?

The job description does not specify a requirement for previous experience, suggesting that the focus is on learning and development rather than prior knowledge.

How can an intern contribute to Hightower's community during the internship?

Interns can contribute by actively engaging in Hightower's diverse and inclusive culture, participating in teamwork, and applying their skills to projects that support the company's objectives.

What opportunities for growth does Hightower offer to its interns?

Hightower offers interns opportunities to develop practical skills that enhance their future success and prepare them for post-graduate opportunities in the financial services sector.

Hightower Advisors

A community of independent-minded advisors delivering holistic financial advice.

Finance
Industry
201-500
Employees
2008
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401K 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). Learn more about Hightower’s collaborative business model at www.hightoweradvisors.com.