AVP, Product Manager - Trading/Capital Markets

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!

Excited to learn more? If so, then this could be the role for you!  

Job Overview:

LPL Financial is seeking an AVP, Product Manager who will help lead a portfolio that contributes to the Trading organization’s ongoing Data Transformation and technology modernization efforts. As a trusted business partner you will drive outcomes, lead cross-functional teams, drive strategy and contribute to the deep and thoughtful analysis that enables our leadership team to make informed decision, while contributing to the organization’s ongoing Digital Transformation.

Key for this role is strong experience in Capital market / trading domain & experience with leading a team of analysts. Additionally, the candidate should have the ability to coordinate and influence in a highly cross-functional environment. A strong understanding of the complexities of financial services and the regulatory environment in which we operate as well as Agile management is critical. The incumbent needs to lead interactions with internal teams, and external business partners to drive key outcomes in support of our strategy.

The AVP, Product Manager helps bring purpose to the Scrum Team and is charged with maximizing the value of the team’s work. The Product Manager maintains the Product Backlog and works closely with stakeholders to cultivate and nurture a community around the product. The Product Manager is a liaison between the Scrum Team and Stakeholders, and ensures the team is building the right product solutions at the right time. The Product manager provides “who, what, and why” so that the Scrum Team can answer “how.”

The Product Manager will co-ordinate across business and technology to help stand up the product roadmap, create, prioritize, and refine stories in the product backlog, and help drive the implementation of the trading solutions. The Product Manager will be expected to contribute to key on-the-spot decisions regarding scope and requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Product Owners & Business Analysts

• Meet with Stakeholders to understand the strategic vision for the Product

• Collaborate with the Product Manager to define Features

• Break Features down to User Stories and prioritize the Product Backlog

• Be a conduit between the Scrum Team and the Business to eliminate interruption

• Drive collaboration and coordination across business and technology throughout the development process

• Communicate with stakeholders, end users, business and IT and manage partner their expectations

• Bring business expertise that prioritizes and accepts the work developed by team(s)

• Assist the Scrum Team with creating Acceptance Criteria and defining the team’s “Definition of Ready” and ‘Definition of Done”

• Be available to the Scrum Team to answer questions about the Product by attending Scrum Ceremonies

• Review User Stories to ensure all defined Acceptance Criteria has been met

• Be an advocate for the Scrum Team and explain their capabilities and limitations to the Business, and set the team up for success

• Contribute to the efforts of the Data Transformation and Product Management team

• Contribute to the governance and production of the department’s executive-level dashboard, which includes key performance metrics that provide transparency and a view into our progress towards achieving strategic objectives

• Establish effective working relationships with all stakeholders and ensure effective portfolio communications

• Ensure effective reporting of all products to enable stakeholders, sponsors and management to make appropriate decisions

• Formulate, organize and monitor inter-connected products and initiatives

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:

• 5 plus years of experience in product management, consulting, program & project management, preferably within a financial services or related Fintech firm

• 5 plus years participating, developing, cultivating, and leading strong, high-performing teams in an agile environment

• 3+ years as a Product Owner working with Agile/Scrum

Preferences:

• Certified Scrum Product Owner and/or Professional Scrum Product Owner preferred

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, changing environment

• 2+ years’ experience in Data Transformation

• 2+ years’ experience in Trading / Wealth management domain

Pay Range:

$105,525-$175,875/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. Learn more here!

• Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Learn more here!

• Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here!

• 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. Learn more here!

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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.

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