Chief Investment Officer

Job description

HBKS Wealth Advisors (HBKS), a leading independent personal financial planning and wealth management firm with nearly $8 billion in assets under management. As part of the HBK family of companies—which includes HBK CPAs & Consultants, Vertilocity, and HBKVG,we provide comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and wealth advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, families, and businesses. As an industry leader and innovator, HBKS is investing in resources and technology to ensure long-term growth.

Growth requires talent, so we continue to seek capable, dedicated professionals in all aspects of financial services. Our people choose their own career paths. We want you to excel in your career as part of a dynamic team, and we provide the support and the resources to help you succeed. The breadth and depth of experience we offer you is unique in the marketplace.

We are entrepreneurs working with entrepreneurs, owners working with high-net-worth individuals and those who are owners of small and mid-size businesses, the heartbeat of our country. We are consultants, influencers in our communities as well as our clients and their finances. When we go home at night, we know we’ve made something happen for our clients. If you want a career that is all about helping people, you’re the kind of person we’re looking for. Please read on to discover if you could see yourself joining the HBKS Wealth Advisor Family.

Position Summary

The Chief Investment Officer is a member of the firm's executive team and leads the firm’s Asset Management Group. Key responsibilities include executing the firm’s investment philosophy and process, and managing the trading platform across a multi-office enterprise. The CIO serves as the senior-most voice on asset allocation, manager/strategy selection, portfolio construction, alternatives, and capital markets research, as well as managing the trading and investment operations infrastructure that supports the firm's advisor base. The CIO chairs the Investment Committee, sets and communicates firm-wide views, and ensures investment and operational consistency across all offices and client portfolios. The CIO leads through a team of function leaders (Investment Research, Portfolio Management and Trading), and carries budget, vendor, and infrastructure responsibilities. The CIO reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

Investment Strategy & Process

Own and evolve the firm's strategic and tactical asset allocation frameworks

Chair the Investment Committee; set agenda, drive debate, and document rationale for all changes to house views and model portfolios

Oversee manager, fund, and strategy due diligence, selection, and ongoing monitoring (active, passive, alternatives, SMAs)

Maintain and refine model portfolios across risk tiers, tax situations, and client segments

Standardize investment implementation across all 12 offices, including model adherence monitoring, override/exception tracking by office and advisor, and consistent client experience firm-wide

Establish a regional liaison structure (or equivalent) to ensure office-level advisor input reaches central research and IC decision-making without fragmenting the platform

Research & Communication

Produce and present capital markets commentary for clients, and advisors

Translate macro and market research into actionable, defensible portfolio positioning

Serve as the firm's credible investment voice in client-facing settings, media, and advisor training

Platform & Governance

Build and maintain relationships with custodians, asset managers, and research providers

Ensure investment processes meet fiduciary standards

Work with Compliance on suitability, disclosure, and best-execution matters tied to investment decisions

Alternatives Platform

Oversee the firm's alternatives platform, including hedge fund and private equity solutions - sourcing, due diligence, structuring, and ongoing monitoring

Set criteria for alternatives allocation within client portfolios, balancing liquidity, fee, and suitability considerations

Formalize an institutional-grade due diligence process, including documented IC memo standards and a clear split between operational due diligence (ODD) and investment due diligence (IDD)

Lead negotiation of institutional terms where applicable (share classes, side letters, co-investment access) given the firm's scale

Own a manager research coverage model that specifies strategy/fund coverage breadth and review cadence across the platform

Trading & Operations Management (Asset Management Group)

Lead the Asset Management Group (AMG) through direct reports, setting hiring plans, staffing structure, and performance standards for the broader trading and research team rather than managing individual staff directly

Oversee all trading activities of the firm across offices, ensuring best execution, timely implementation of model changes, and adherence to trading policies and compliance controls

Own enterprise-level operational infrastructure, including the management of the order management system / portfolio management system and rebalancing tools (Orion/Eclipse)

Set and manage the AMG budget, including staffing, technology spend, and market data/research subscriptions

Serve as the primary escalation point for firm-wide trading and operational issues within AMG, including cross-office workflow breakdowns and vendor/custodian escalations

Partner with the CCO/Compliance function on firm-wide investment risk and regulatory matters

Advisor & Business Development Support

Support advisor teams' new business efforts through investment analytics and proposal generation, including portfolio analysis, competitive comparisons, and pitch-ready materials for prospects

Leadership

Define and maintain the AMG organization structure, including function head roles (Trading, Research, Alternatives), succession planning for the investment function, and bench depth across offices

Mentor advisors and function heads on portfolio construction and client investment conversations

Partner with executive leadership and the Executive Committee on firm strategy, including how investment platform decisions affect growth, M&A integration, or succession planning

Qualifications

15+ years of progressive investment experience, including senior portfolio management, asset allocation, or manager research at a multi-billion-dollar RIA, private bank, or asset management firm

Prior experience managing an investment function through direct reports/function heads, not solely through individual contributor work.

CFA charter holder required; CAIA or advanced degree (MBA) a plus

Demonstrated track record building or leading an investment committee/process across a multi-office or multi-entity platform

Deep knowledge of both public markets and alternatives (private equity, private credit, hedge funds, real assets), including institutional-level due diligence and negotiation experience

Experience owning trading desk operations and portfolio management technology decisions at an enterprise level

Strong communicator — comfortable in front of HNW/UHNW clients, advisors, institutional stakeholders, and a firm's Executive Committee/board

What Success Looks Like (First 12-18 Months)

Investment Committee process formalized, documented, and running on a predictable cadence

Model portfolios refreshed and rationalized across the platform with clear IPS alignment

Advisor and client confidence in investment messaging measurably improved

Investment infrastructure (research tools, custodial relationships, reporting) positioned to scale with firm growth

Comprehensive Benefits

Competitive Executive Level Base Salary + Bonuses

Open Paid-time-off policy

We provide a flexible work environment to offer work/life balance.

401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Affordable Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Affordable Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance

10.5 Paid holidays

Annual Performance Reviews

And Much More...

HBKS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Worksite address

youngstown, OH, 44502, US

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