AVP Regional Admin Manager

The Regional Administrative Manager will be responsible for leading our acquired Large Enterprise Branch Office Support Staff for the LPL Advisor Networks Affiliation Model.

The Regional Administrative Manager will provide support to teams that could including but not limited to, direct management of Client Service Associates, Office & Operations Managers, and other Support Staff. You will collaborate with various business partners to support the ongoing expansion of our national Advisor Networks footprint.

Strong knowledge and breadth of experience in financial services with background across both W2 and 1099 advisor models will help this candidate initiate and execute program initiatives. 

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a strong branch operations background and proven ability to lead work efforts across multiple internal organizations. 

Responsibilities: 

• Could include directly manage Operations Manager, Client Service Associates, Office Managers and Support Staff for acquired Large Enterprise

• Facilitate staff meetings, manage team schedules including PTO requests, adherence to schedule and capacity planning.

• Support individual associate career development plans and goals by providing meaningful feedback real-time and during monthly meetings.

• Strong ability to empower and motivate employees through ambiguity and organizational change.

• Foster a culture of coaching, learning and development with a strong emphasis on the Advisor experience.

• Lead performance management conversations and pay-for-performance compensation decisions. 

• Advocate and implement initiatives to understand key operational initiatives, their impact on business volumes and develop continuity and contingency strategy.

• Lead branch office administrative projects and initiatives for our IAN teams.

• Drive programmatic improvements for individual and collaborate workflow efficiencies. 

• Contribute to the development of our hiring strategy to successfully identify, attract, onboard, and retain top tier talent.

• Assess evolving advisor needs and drive continuous operational improvement of the Independent Advisor Network Model

• Enhance and oversee Support Staff training programs through constructive feedback, prioritizing skill advancement and career progression.

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 can execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• FINRA Series 7/66

• 3+ years brokerage/financial services industry knowledge

• Strong people management and leadership skills.

• Strong client focus, excellent verbal, and written communication skills and extremely organized

• Experience working with Financial Advisors, Branch and Home Office support teams.

• Experience collaborating with and leading individuals across functional areas.

• Demonstrated ability to establish productive relationships and interact effectively with business partners at all levels.

Core Competencies: 

• Strong analytical, strategic planning skills and relationship management skills

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferences:

• FINRA Series 24, 9/10

• Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Business, Accounting or Finance 

Pay Range:

$96,200.00 - $160,300.00

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.