We are the #1 fastest-growing private company in Columbus, Ohio, by Inc. 5000, and one of the top and youngest financial planning firms in the country. Peak has grown from one team member to over 60 team members in just 4 years. In 2025, we had over 5,400 applicants, we only hired 19. We are very selective to ensure we hire the best and those aligned with our values and intensity.
What We Look For
A+ Player
Elite at what they do. Extremely hard worker. Gritty. Gets things done. Internal need to succeed.
Dislikes working with B and C players.
Does not need to be told twice what to do.
Foxhole Team Member
Has a servant's heart and a purpose bigger than themselves.
Will help a team member fix a flat on the side of the road at 6am.
Goes above and beyond to provide a "White Glove Service" to our clients.
Rocketship Mentality
Excited to join a fast-growing startup with extreme upside.
Growth Mindset in all areas of life - professionally, personally, physically, and spiritually.
"Lifer" - those who want to work with us for 30+ years (not just a 9-5 job).
Main Responsibilities:
Support the recruiting efforts of a team that has doubled its size every year, and that has extreme growth ahead of it
Represent Peak and our standards on all platforms and at in-person events
Source candidates through job boards, universities, referrals, and direct outreach
Coordinate interviews and candidate scheduling
Maintain candidate communication throughout the hiring process
Track recruiting metrics
CAREER PATH AT PEAK RETIREMENT
On the ground floor of the youngest and fastest-growing firm in the country, there is great opportunity. Team members join us for growth, greater impact, and financial upside early in their careers. We offer industry-leading salaries for every position, premier benefits, annual bonus opportunities, salary increases, and profit sharing. Advancement at Peak is based on results, being a selfless team member, and consistently upholding our standards and values - not years of service or experience. For perspective, many of our out-of-college team members reach Level 2 within 1-2 years and Level 3 within 3-5 years. At most traditional companies, similar opportunities can take significantly longer to earn, but due to our rapid growth, in-depth training program, and commitment to rewarding results over experience, Peak offers the potential for accelerated career advancement.
LEVEL 1 | Specialist
• Complete our training program and work closely with experienced team members.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and projects.
• Become someone your team can depend on to get things done exceptionally well.
LEVEL 2 | Advanced
• Become a self-starter who does not need to be managed.
• Rockstar at getting things done.
• Duplicate yourself by coaching new team members to achieve our high standards.
LEVEL 3 | Senior
• Have a founder's mentality, taking ownership beyond your individual responsibilities.
• Improve processes and drive results for your department.
• A key part to our growth and ensuring our team and firm are successful.
Skills Required
- Manage the end-to-end recruiting process
- Source, screen, and interview candidates
- Coordinate interviews and hiring processes with department leaders
- Work with local colleges to recruit talent from financial planning programs
- Maintain candidate pipelines and recruitment databases
- Assist with job postings and employer branding initiatives
- Provide a strong candidate experience throughout the hiring process
