Senior Level Education Counselor Jobs
Senior level education counselor jobs place experienced professionals in charge of program direction, caseload outcomes, and the counseling teams or initiatives that deliver results. Openings concentrate in Technology & Software, Construction & Real Estate, and Banking & Financial Services, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid positions available and employers like Citi, Gateway Foundation, and New life medicine hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
The Investment Counselor Senior Lead is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Typically a small number of people within the business that provide the same level of expertise. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Accountable for significant direct business results or authoritative advice regarding the operations of the business. Necessitates a degree of responsibility over technical strategy. Primarily affects a sub-function. Responsible for handling staff management issues, including resource management and allocation of work within the team/project. The Private Bank at Citi (CPB) is part of the Institutional Clients Group and offers a wide range of products and solutions, including investment strategies, banking and lending, trust and specialized services. The Private Bank delivers solutions to help meet the individual, family and business needs of over 10,000 ultra-high net worth clients around the world. The Private Bank is focused on clients with a minimum net worth of $25mm and serves 40% of the world’s billionaires and their families.
Responsibilities:
Investment Counselors joining Citi Private Bank will be distinguished and highly accomplished at establishing, growing and managing investment relationships with ultra-high net worth clients. They should be experienced in the implementation and oversight of investment solutions, and in providing advice and guidance on markets and actionable investment ideas. Appropriate candidates will possess the credibility to cultivate trusting relationships with existing ultra-high net worth clients of Citi Private Bank, and should be entrepreneurial and capable of bringing in new clients/investment relationships. Candidates for the position should be collaborative and team oriented, able to leverage a wide array of internal partners.
An individual in this role will be expected to:
- Function as the primary client contact and trusted investment advisor for clients, including direct selling, determining suitability, identifying product specific opportunities, portfolio advice and after sales execution (in partnership with the Banker team)
- Leverage existing client relationships, local network and investment experience to introduce new ultra-high net worth clients to Citi Private Bank
- Build and manage a successful practice centered on deepening relationships by providing potential and existing clients with appropriate investment advice and solutions
- Combine in depth knowledge of traditional and alternative investments with wealth planning and private banking services to optimize client service and cross-marketing opportunities
- Work across currencies, asset classes, markets and jurisdictions
- Engage and advise clients on brokerage activity and execute trades seamlessly
- Actively look for cross sell opportunities in others areas of the bank, in particular lending, trust and institutional markets solutions, etc.
- Partner with Bankers to prospect for new investment business
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of experience
- Robust experience in providing investment advice and solutions
- FA, MBA degree or other advanced degree a plus
- Requires complex judgments and solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretive thinking will be required
- US Only: S7, S63 (or S66) and S31; NOTE: Securities Industry Exam (SIE is a prerequisite to the S7)
Education:
- Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred
Job Family Group: Private Client Product Services
Job Family: Investment Counselor
Time Type: Full time
Primary Location: Atlanta Georgia United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $174,320.00 - $261,480.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Senior Level Education Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level education counselor job?
Employers at this level look for counselors who have owned programs end to end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating that you have shaped policy, supervised staff or interns, and improved measurable outcomes like retention or placement rates gives you a clear edge. A strong portfolio of cross-functional collaboration with admissions, financial aid, or academic departments also signals readiness for senior responsibility.
Which companies hire senior level education counselors?
Companies hiring senior level education counselors right now include Citi, Gateway Foundation, and New life medicine, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad range of organizations including universities, large K-12 districts, workforce development agencies, and education-focused nonprofits and consulting firms.
Are there remote senior level education counselor jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer type and program focus. About 0% of senior level education counselor openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting wider adoption of virtual advising and teleservices across higher education and workforce programs. Roles tied to in-person student support or site leadership tend to require on-site presence.
What makes an education counselor role senior level?
Senior level education counselor roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. Expectations typically include leading a caseload strategy, supervising junior counselors or program staff, designing or improving service delivery models, and reporting outcomes to institutional leadership. The distinction from mid-level roles is accountability for results across a team or program, not just individual client success.
Which industries hire the most senior level education counselors?
Senior level education counselor roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Construction & Real Estate, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large, structured counseling programs that require experienced professionals to lead service delivery, ensure compliance, and mentor growing teams.