200 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
Job Description
Posted Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:00 AM
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 Analyst, Project Management Office (PMO) will support the PMO by providing analytical and administrative assistance to ensure the successful execution of projects. Reporting to the Project Management Office Lead, this role is necessary in maintaining project documentation, tracking progress, and assisting with project coordination. You will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with project teams.
What You’ll Do
- Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects within the PMO
- Analyze project data and prepare reports for the PMO Lead and other stakeholders
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, schedules, status reports and communicate updates
- Collaborate and build relationships with teams across the business to ensure partnership in project execution
- Track project progress and identify any issues that may affect project timelines
- Coordinate with project managers and team members to ensure project tasks are completed
- Help develop and implement project management methodologies and best practices
- Conduct research and gather data to support project decision-making
- Help prepare presentations and reports for senior management
- Provide administrative support to the PMO, including scheduling meetings and maintaining records
- Contribute to continuous improvement plans within the PMO
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Technology, or a related field
- 2+ years of previous industry experience
- Experience in an analytical or administrative role within a project management environment
- A leading with curiosity mindset and taking initiative to learn more and dig into problems and proactively provide ideas for solutions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in project management software and tools such as Asana
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a desire to connect and build relationships with others
- Organizational and multitasking abilities
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Familiarity with project management methodologies and best practices
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)
- Mother’s lounge onsite
- Flexible PTO plan
- Free brand-new gym in the Chicago office
- 401k matching plan
- HSA employer contributions
- Student loan assistance
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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