Description
About Us
Curi Capital, founded in 2005, is a rapidly growing national registered investment advisory firm (RIA) based in Chicago. We are committed to building meaningful relationships and making a difference in our clients’ financial wellness. Our mission is focused on enriching the lives of our teammates, clients, partners, and the communities in which we live and work. Curi Capital is perennially ranked among Barron’s Top 100 Independent Registered Investment Advisors globally. Our values—Accountability, Curiosity, Teamwork, Inclusion, and Service Commitment—are at the core of our culture.
Managing Director of People
Location: Chicago, Illinois
At Curi Capital, we believe that working together we have better outcomes. Team members are strongly encouraged to work in the office three days a week.
Build and Scale Our People Function
We’re seeking a strategic, hands-on Managing Director of People to lead and elevate our people function at a pivotal stage of growth. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, this role serves as a trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership Team, driving enterprise-wide talent and organizational effectiveness strategies that enable business growth, strengthen leadership capability, support succession readiness, and ensure long-term workforce sustainability.
This is a high-impact leadership role that blends strategic vision with operational execution. You’ll lead key People initiatives while also enhancing and scaling core processes, strengthening team capabilities, and delivering practical, business-aligned solutions. Success in this role requires the ability to think broadly, act decisively, and partner closely with leadership to translate strategy into meaningful outcomes for the organization and its people.
What You’ll Do
Strategic People Leadership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership Team and department heads on all people-related matters
- Design and execute a multi-year People roadmap aligned to the firm’s growth strategy and culture
- Translate business objectives into workforce planning, organizational design, and talent priorities
- Advise on organizational structure as the firm scales headcount, expands locations, and pursues acquisitions
Performance Management & Development
- Build and continuously improve performance management processes, including goal-setting and feedback frameworks
- Partner with managers to develop high-potential employees and address performance challenges effectively
- Design and deliver learning and development programs, including leadership development and manager training
- Create clear career pathing frameworks that enhance retention and motivate advancement
Employee Relations & Culture
- Champion a culture grounded in our core values: Accountability, Curiosity, Teamwork, Inclusion, and Service Commitment
- Lead employee engagement initiatives and translate insights into actionable plans
- Serve as a fair and proactive resource for employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Oversee full-cycle recruitment across all levels, with a focus on advisor and operations talent
- Design and implement succession planning strategies for key roles across the firm
Compensation & Rewards
- Develop and administer competitive compensation structures and annual review processes
- Conduct market benchmarking using industry data (e.g., Schwab, Fidelity, InvestmentNews)
- Ensure pay equity, transparency, and scalability as the organization grows
People Operations, Compliance & Technology
- Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, ERISA, etc.)
- Oversee People analytics, reporting, policies, and procedures
- Manage People budget and external vendor relationships
- Lead and develop People team members to deliver high-quality, service-oriented support
Strategic Partnership
- Serve as liaison with Curi’s shared services partners for benefits strategy, payroll administration, and HRIS optimization
What You Bring
Required
- 10+ years of progressive People experience, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role
- Experience working as a People Leader at a registered investment advisor (RIA), wealth management firm, broker-dealer, or asset management firm.
- Deep expertise across talent acquisition, compensation, employee relations, learning and development, and compliance
- Proven success building and scaling People programs in a high-growth, mid-size organization
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and navigate complex organizational dynamics
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build trust across all levels
- Strong business acumen and ability to align People strategy with organizational goals
- Excellent project management and problem-solving abilities with the sense of urgency to move swiftly
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
Preferred
- Familiarity with the RIA regulatory environment and related People considerations
- SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent certification
- Experience supporting organizations with 80–300 employees
- Exposure to M&A integrations, multi-state employment, and office expansion
Why Join Us
- Play a key role in influencing leadership and shaping the People strategy
- Lead and evolve a growing People function with meaningful impact
- Work in a collaborative, values-driven culture
- Help build a scalable foundation for long-term organizational success
Compensation
Competitive base salary range of $180,000 - $220,000 plus annual bonus potential, the opportunity for equity participation, 401(K) with employer match, comprehensive benefits, flexible paid time off and paid holidays.
The base salary will be commensurate with an individual's work experience and educational background.
Our Vision: To be the trusted partner in medicine, business, and life.
Our Mission: By providing valued advice and support, we help strengthen care, mitigate risk, and build financial futures to enhance the lives of those we serve.
Our Values:
- Accountability: We are driven to act, work with integrity, and deliver results.
- Curiosity: We ask and listen, stay curious, and are eager to learn.
- Teamwork: We build strong relationships, celebrate success, and partner for greater impact.
- Inclusion: We respect, recognize, and encourage the differences that make us stronger—we are better together
Built On;
- Service Commitment: We demonstrate an unwavering commitment to our clients, business partners, teammates, and communities.
Our Benefits
Curi Capital offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Other benefits for eligible team members include education assistance, annual bonus opportunity, 401(k) with employer match, short-term and long-term disability, flexible time off, and 13 paid holidays annually.
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