LPL Financial

Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Are you interested in being part of a team that is working to transform and do things differently? If so, LPL Financial is the place for you!

LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, supporting more than 23,000 financial advisors, 800 institution-based investment programs and 450 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Job Overview:

The AVP Investment Product & Advisory Platform Mapping role requires an energetic candidate with a financial services background who can think independently, thrive in a fast-paced team environment, creatively problem-solve, connect various thoughts, observations and results to develop innovative solutions and new insights that drive to an improved offering. This role requires the ability to operate in partnership with other teams. This role also requires the candidate to help build and deliver presentations that convey new ideas or complicated data to a variety of audiences within the firm, including senior leadership.

This position is focused on the day-to-day investment product and advisory platform mapping activities for large conversions connected with our M&A activity. It involves working closely with our Business Development and Wealth Consulting groups on recruiting opportunities and recently recruited advisors/firms on ways to leverage the platform. Given our extensive recruiting efforts, and diverse affiliation models, it is imperative the individual develop a deep understanding of how all our investment offerings and advisory platforms serves each model, and can clearly articulate how each platform can solve our clients’ business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive projects, initiatives, decisions and tasks forward to the successful execution of key priorities
• Work closely with our Business Development team on recruiting opportunities and recently recruited institutions on ways to leverage the platform as their assets move to LPL
• Gathering competitive analysis for key strategic projects
• Partnering across the firm to advance initiatives, enhancements and remove roadblocks in Technology, Finance, Service/Trading, Operations and Legal/Risk
• Building presentations and delivering findings to leadership and stakeholders
• Own the day to day product management of investment products, to include management reporting and resolving issues in timely manner
• Having the experience, presence, and poise to command the respect and trust of various level of the organization and other highly driven and independent professionals is necessary.
• Thriving in a fast-paced team atmosphere with the confidence to adjust and adapt as priorities change

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree

Core Competencies:

• Expert level excel skills
• Knowledge on the investment advisory product landscape, specifically offerings in a UMAs (SMAs, Mutual Fund and ETF Strategists) and future state platforms including familiarity with competition (broker-dealers, RIAs, TAMPs, etc.), platform/ product trends and regulation.
• Advisory Platform management or operational experience associated with evaluating dynamic decisions and contributing towards recommendations that enhance the product offering
• Clear, effective verbal and written communication skills including the ability to actively listen, problem solve, and communicate effectively with both technical and business partners at the highest levels inside and outside of the organization complex project environment. Strong consensus builder who drives change to achieve desired outcomes
• Ability to communicate effectively to senior leadership
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint a must
• Ability to handle multiple projects and deliver quality outcomes within short timeframes
• Energy, enthusiasm, strong work ethic
• Ability to solve complex problems in ambiguous environments
• Must demonstrate a strong business and financial acumen

Preferences:

• 6+ years financial services experience; investment product/advisory platform experience

Pay Range:

$113,360-$170,040/year

Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

Why LPL? 

At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.

We are one team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.

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Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.