Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in supporting others as they grow their business? 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 18,000 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.
Overview:The Assistant Vice President, Risk Culture will assist in the development of training, communication, partnership, and other programs to support a strong risk culture that prioritizes risk identification and collaboration across the three lines of defense. The position is responsible for the oversight of the Risk training curriculum, communication plan, and partnership events. Additionally, this role will support the project management of the Enterprise Risk program.
Responsibilities:

• Support Risk training, communication, and partnership programs
• Develop Risk training content and manage ongoing updates to the training program
• Draft newsletters, program announcements, and other communications and materials
• Plan and coordinate Risk partnership events
• Develop surveys to solicit feedback and assess efficacy of programs
• Project manage Enterprise Risk Management program implementation
• Coordinate across Risk leads and business stakeholders for ongoing framework consistency

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. The role requires someone who can prioritize and manage time effectively, thrives in an ever- changing environment, has a friendly can-do attitude and pays very close attention to detail. We’re not looking for someone to do things the way they’ve always been done, but for someone who utilizes thinking dexterity to develop creative solutions for complex problems. Someone who is curious, innovative, and has high standards and accountability is well-suited for this position.
Requirements:

• 7 years of financial services experience
• BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics (or a related discipline)

Core Competencies:

• Ability to take initiative, identify opportunities, and implement change
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Self-motivated
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong Microsoft Office Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of various communication and learning modalities
• Strong Presentation Skills
• Strategic Agility: Envisions the big picture and executes at scale, anticipates future consequences and trends, Leverages KPIs to understand what’s happening with the business. Understands the rationale for the strategy and articulates it through compelling story telling (written and verbal)
• Operational Excellence: Measures goals by using insights to demonstrate value and course correct as appropriate. Implements process-driven feedback loops to identify problems and improve efficiency. Earns credibility through repeated success and demonstrated humility to learn
• Strategic Problem Solving & Decision Making: Effectively gathers data and fact base to identify, understand and solve issues. Collects feedback in order to measure effectiveness within set parameters. Looks beyond the obvious, first answer and uses experience to dig deep for the root cause of a problem
• Ability to create/develop and articulate pragmatic plans and actions

Pay Range: $102,920-$154,380/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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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.