What are the responsibilities and job description for the AVP, Advisor Affiliates - Technology position at LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.?
The M&A function within LPL Financial Product & Technology is responsible for planning, orchestration and execution enabling seamless integration of incoming advisors and support staff users.
We are looking for an enthusiastic delivery-oriented leader who will represent Product & Technology in the M&A integrations to support Strategic Wealth, Linsco, Managed Institution, and L&S advisor affiliates models. You will foster a strong relationship and be a point of contact for our relationship with the advisor organizations. You will collaborate closely with the partner institution and the LPL domain / delivery teams to understand / document the technology requirements, issues, concerns and facilitate the delivery.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Product & Technology organization as AVP, Advisor Solutions Manager responsible for M&A delivery for advisor affiliate models. As a trusted technology partner, you will drive the outcomes and help provide transparency on the execution and operational KPIs.
Responsibilities :
- Be a primary technology point of contact for Advisor Affiliate acquisitions and participate in due diligence, financial planning, orchestration, execution, governance, signoff, and support of technology solutions of incoming partner institutions, and advisors.
- Understand requirements and concerns, navigate it to the right owners like infrastructure, network, escalate issues to domain accountable and drive commitments and resolutions from product owners and domain accountable.
- Responsible for managing the intake and planning of resources for the L&S pipeline including funding, hardware, and software.
- Perform site visits to perform advanced discovery with infosec, network and infrastructure to mitigate risk and avoid tech debt. Serve as technical lead onsite during high risk / complexity conversions.
- Definition of high-level scope, dependencies, constraints, risks, and tradeoffs for every acquisition.
- Provide inputs into a tuned repeatable process to optimize processes to increase efficiency and throughput.
- Assist in the management of the initiatives through the establishment of metrics and promote high degree of transparency on execution.
- Create best-in-class reports and prepare presentations related to LPL's strategic plays and growth initiatives that are SVP , C-Suite, and Board ready.
- Develop sound understanding of LPL technology ecosystems including advisor and investor facing products / platforms and infrastructure dependencies.
- Develop sound understanding of partner institution technologies and their integrations with LPL applications, infrastructure dependencies and capability requirements.
- Drive decision-making and demonstrate persistence in raising issues to the proper levels for attention and driving transparency at all levels surrounding program execution.
- Coach and mentor workstream team members with direct and indirect responsibility to deliver on the objectives.
- Review operational reports periodically with the business teams and drive continuous improvements to strengthen the partnerships.
What does your success look like in the first 90 days?
What are we looking for?
We want visionary leaders who collaborate effectively across the departments and obsess on delivering delightful experiences at scale for our Advisors and Investors. We are looking for people who thrive in a demanding environment, are client-focused, collaborative, and able to execute in a way that encourages creativity, continuous improvement and a collaborate spirit.
Requirements :
Core Competencies :
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.
Pay Range :
108,000-$180,000 / 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!
Company Overview :
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq : LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.
At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.
Join LPL Financial : Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity
At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation's leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.
Why LPL?
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.
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Salary : $108,000 - $180,000
