Analyst, Advisor Tech Consulting

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!

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 22,000 financial advisors, 1,100 institution-based investment programs, and 500 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 Advisor Technology Consulting team is focused on providing guidance, support and solutions for technology tools that are leveraged by advisors, program managers, and their staff.

Our mission is to help practices navigate the world of financial technology. We aim to positively impact practice efficiency, growth and satisfaction with their tech stack.

This important hire will focus on helping Advisors with the implementation and day-to-day navigation of tech tools that are essential to the success of their relationships with their clients.

Candidates for this role must have a passion for, and interest in, the technology used by firms to support their practices (i.e. CRM, Financial Planning, Performance Reporting, Analytics, etc.). The role will work with many stakeholders, and requires a candidate to be able to anticipate the tech needs of clients. Collaboration with external partners, as well as internal business, operations and technology groups, will be critical to ensure the needs of our advisors are met.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the implementation of specific technology (i.e. CRM, Financial Planning, Performance Reporting, Analytics, Office Efficiency Tools, etc.) for a subset of our Advisor base that is new to LPL.

• Being a conduit between various stakeholders to provide an excellent implementation experience

• External partner management of onboarding action items, building tight partnerships along the way

• Internal coordination to make sure that implementation efforts are being executed on

• Strong communication and expectation setting of deliverables and status to onboarding firm

• Tightly coordinating with overall Transition Specialists regarding timing of efforts

• Educating advisors on both the implementation process, as well as general training on various home grown and third party advisor technology tools

• Ability to demonstrate LPL-based technology capabilities

• Contribute to, and follow, project plans regarding implementation efforts

• Focused on day-to-day support of, and guidance for, advisors and teams in regards to general servicing of 'business as usual' technology needs and questions.

• Involvement in business-oriented functions, primarily for our Strategic Wealth and Linsco affiliation models

• Shadow consultants to assist in conversations and learn from their experience

• Contribute to broader team initiatives (ideas and execution) as directed by senior team leadership

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:

• 1+ years client facing experience; consulting, client service, project coordination and/or training experience

Preferences:

• Experience with LPL Systems, Salesforce, Redtail, Wealthbox, MoneyGuide, Morningstar, eMoney, RightCapital, Riskalyze, Albridge, Black Diamond and/or Orion

• Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to evaluate issues, and provide solutions, or in many cases, responses without defined solutions; data skills

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral

• Agility to multi-task across different projects and client engagements

• Financial services, Advisor Practice, Broker/Dealer, Financial Custodian and/or FinTech/SaaS Technologies experience a plus

• Interest and alignment to our team values of Curiosity, Service-Mindset and Entrepreneurial Spirit with an eagerness to contribute and leave a lasting impact on a fast-growing team

Pay Range:

$56,560-$84,840/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.