VP, Large RIA Acquisition

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:

LPL’s strategy team is seeking an experienced M&A professional to join this innovative, entrepreneurial team to advance our strategic acquisition efforts. This role will support the team’s growth by cultivating new acquisition opportunities, building trust with acquisition targets, articulating LPL’s value proposition as compared to marketplace competitors, and participating in the development of LPL’s strategy by sharing key learnings and observations. This is a highly visible role, requiring collaboration with senior leaders across LPL to bring creative solutions to advance these strategic opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of large acquisition opportunities, each typically representing greater than $5B of AUM
• Ensure an exemplary experience for acquisition targets by building trusting relationships, timely responsiveness, and creative solutioning
• Collaborate with internal strategy partners to share marketplace learnings and emerging trends to inform the company’s view of opportunities and approach to innovation
• Build strong relationships with key internal partners across Finance, Legal, Integrations, Business Development and Field Management to collaborate throughout the sales process

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:

• 10 years of M&A experience, either in a Sales or Corporate Development capacity, preferably in the wealth management industry
• 10 years of direct client management experience

Preferences:

• High emotional intelligence, with an ability to quickly build trusting relationships with senior business executives and understand the unique needs of a prospective seller.
• Results oriented and outcome based
• Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to evaluate business opportunities within the context of a larger organization and its objectives.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability the ability persuade stakeholders
• Entrepreneurial perspective, grounded in tangible outcomes.

Pay Range:

$136,275-$227,125/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?

• 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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