Are you interested in being part of a team that is at the cutting edge of the wealth management industry? Do you have strong project management skills and thrive in a fast-paced, advisor-focused organization? If so, the AVP, Advisor Experience - Integrations could be 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 18,000 financial advisors, 800 institution-based investment programs and 450 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 AVP, Advisor Experience - Integrations will be working as part of LPL’s Liquidity & Capital team. They will work closely with the Corporate Development and Business Strategy teams to provide an exemplary experience to advisors seeking to guide their businesses through the next evolution. As part of the Liquidity & Capital offering, LPL seeks to offer an opportunity for advisors to monetize the valuable businesses they have built without disrupting the service they provide to clients today.
In addition to managing the advisor experience, this individual must be able to engage in strategic and operational discussions with our cross-functional business partners and the LPL executive team.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for ensuring the integration of the advisor’s business is seamless and prepares them to thrive in their new business environment
- Design end-to-end advisor integration experience of this new model from the ground up by serving as lead point-of-contact through each phase of the M&A process – from due diligence through to the ultimate closing of the transaction
- Partner with Corporate Development and Business Strategy teams to understand the prospect’s needs and plan for a seamless execution of the integration plan
- Manage the relationship and provide hands-on support to the advisors in order to help them integrate their existing business into LPL’s platform seamlessly
- Execute multiple client engagements simultaneously and multi-task in a fast paced environment
- Identify opportunities and create solutions to expedite and improve the process
- Promote efficient workflows and practice management resources by leveraging the right tools at the right time for the advisor
- Understand, utilize, and stay current with our technology, industry best practices, financial markets, the regulatory environment, and the competitive landscape
- Develop and maintain essential relationships across business units
Requirements:
- 4+ years of experience in financial services preferably in client service, relationship management, or M&A integrations management
- Requires subject matter-level knowledge of LPL, our technology, and the financial industry
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, SmartSheet and Box
- Up to 25% travel anticipated
Preferences:
- M&A project experience preferred
- Strong analytical and reporting skills, written and oral communications skills, as well as time management and organizational skills
- Project management certifications, Series 7, compliance, sales, and relationship management experience preferred
- Entrepreneurial mindset and critical thinker
- Solution oriented and ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment
Pay Range:
$107,600.00 - $179,400.00
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.