What are the responsibilities and job description for the AVP, Architecture position at LPL Financial?
Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? 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!
Job Overview:
The Associate Vice President will be responsible for architecting and implementing new data products/services and tools as well as ensuring that existing products continue to scale and improve performance. This person will lead cross-functional teams through the entire software development lifecycle including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, release management, and post-production support. They will also help drive the strategic direction of data at LPL by providing thought leadership around future technologies, products, and capabilities needed to deliver differentiated value to advisors and their clients.
Responsibilities:
Lead architecture efforts across multiple projects within the organization
Collaborate closely with product managers and developers to understand requirements and translate into technical designs
Ensure compliance with enterprise standards, security best practices, and industry regulations
Manage dependencies between various engineering disciplines such as front end, back end, database, dev ops, etc.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams during all phases of SDLC
Work directly with senior executives to ensure delivery against key initiatives
Provide thought leadership and strategic vision to the team
Help create and maintain documentation related to architecture decisions, system design, and best practices
Stay current on emerging trends and advancements in cloud computing, distributed systems, big data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other relevant technologies
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 in Computer Science or equivalent experience required
6 years of relevant experience required
Proven track record of success leading complex multi-team software development projects
Strong understanding of distributed systems, databases, networking, and operating systems
Preferences:
Experience working with large scale data processing pipelines
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
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Pay Range:
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?
Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team. Learn more about our leadership team here!
Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers here!
Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients. Learn more about our mission and values here!
Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact. !
Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. !
Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. !
Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home. !
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 : $119,925 - $199,875
