SVP, Chief of Staff

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 27,000 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.

LPL is seeking a result driven and adaptable professional to lead and support the Legal & Government Relations (LGR) organization in a Chief of Staff capacity. The SVP, Business Management must be an innovative problem solver who is able to move fluidly between executing on the strategic vision of the department while staying attuned to the minute details. The successful person will be deeply involved in business execution decision-making and must prioritize and balance commitments while building a reputation for reliability, objectivity, and partnership across Legal & Government Relations and the enterprise.

Essential Functions:

• Establish and maintain effective management and reporting routines that allow the Managing Director to focus on “items that matter”
• Prepare and provide thought leadership for executive level reports and presentations, including the Board of Directors, Management Committee and Executive Steering Committees
• Coordinate the execution of strategic initiatives and department-wide deliverables with senior leaders across LGR, LPL Foundation, and Community Impact
• Collaborate with the Managing Director and the LGR leadership team to create department goals and operationalize the business plan
• Manage the governance and production of the department’s executive-level dashboard, which includes key performance metrics that provide transparency into the effectiveness of the organization
• Participate in ongoing business planning (e.g., budget, headcount, key priorities, initiative funding)
• Act as proxy for Managing Director and/or business unit as needed
• Oversee all aspects of expense management including headcount
• Prepare influential executive level presentations to facilitate fact-based business cases, recommendations, and program updates
• Ensure close partnership with Human Recourses partners and other COEs across Legal & Government Relations to ensure adherence to firm-wide deliverables

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years, preferably in the financial services industry
• Prior metrics and reporting experience; comfortable extracting themes and “connecting dots” to create insights from key performance indicators

• Ability to represent the LGR’s leadership team’s views, jumps in as needed to support the overall greater good of LGR, LPL Foundation, and Community Impact

• Build trust with team and colleagues, able to work successfully across all business units
• Excellent project management and planning skills
• Proven ability to convey a compelling story through executive level presentations in PowerPoint
• Extremely detail-oriented with a high level of commitment and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
• A motivated self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit who can work both autonomously and collaboratively
• Exhibits sense of urgency with commitment to timely execution

Pay Range:

$167,500.00 - $279,100.00

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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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.