Internship Summer 2026 - Technology, Data & Analytics

What if you could build a career where ambition meets innovation? At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. What if you could have access to cutting-edge resources, a collaborative environment, and the freedom to make an impact?

As the nation's largest independent broker-dealer firm and a member of the Fortune 500, we're swiftly evolving into a high-performance fintech organization. Joining us as a technologist puts you at the heart of this transformation. With locations in Austin, Charlotte, and San Diego, our team of dedicated professionals supports financial advisors in enhancing their clients' financial futures. Your work will revolutionize our support for financial advisors and make a difference to millions of lives. If you're ready to take the next step, discover what’s possible with LPL Financial.

Our Early-In-Career program is designed to nurture early career talent through a 10-week paid summer internship and full-time entry-level opportunities, aiming to cultivate the future leaders of the industry. Our University team is committed to attracting skilled individuals who will not only grow personally and professionally, but also contribute to the strategic goals of our company.

As a Data & Analytics intern, you will collaborate with Business Product Team, other Agile/Development teams, Enterprise Architecture and with various LPL Operations Business Units to design, develop, test, and maintain the various Bot-Apps, UI-Apps & Automation platforms and their integration with other systems. You will maintain, troubleshoot, optimize and enhance existing systems, while communicating with technical and non-technical groups regularly as part of product/project support.

If you are eager to learn, thrive in collaborative settings, and are excited by the prospect of working with the latest technology, we want to hear from you!

This position would like the ideal candidate to be local to the Fort Mill and Austin offices functioning off a hybrid schedule at the intern and manager’s discretion.

• Co-Design, develop, test, tune and implement n-tiered Cloud-hosted Bot-Apps & UI-apps

• Collaborate with Business Product Team, other Agile/Development teams, Enterprise Architecture and with various LPL Operations Business Units to design, develop, test, and maintain the various Bot-Apps, UI-Apps & Automation platforms and their integration with other systems

• Assess opportunities for application and process improvements and prepare documentation outlining platform road map

• Maintain, troubleshoot, optimize and enhance existing systems

• Work collaboratively with QA, DevOps, Release Management teams to adopt CI/CD toolchain and develop automation

• Communicate with technical and non-technical groups regularly as part of product/project support

• Design and develop core services and components with expertise in service-oriented architecture

We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

• Bachelor's Degree or advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field required

• Classroom experience directly related to your preferred role

• Experiences such as an internship, hackathon, research project or related experience

• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills

• Proficient organizational and communication skills, both oral and written

• Strong intellectual curiosity and willingness to embrace change and quickly learn new technologies and frameworks

• Demonstrated time management skills

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with teams

• Full- time position for 10 weeks in the summer of 2026; Monday through Friday, working 40 hours a week during business operating hours

•  Internship dates: 6/1/2026 – 8/7/2026

• Positions offered are for full time work at 40 hours per week

• Please consult your Designated School Official to confirm your ability prior to applying

• You will be responsible for obtaining the appropriate documentation required to work in the United States.

Hourly Rate:

The hourly amount is dependent on a number of factors, including the applicant’s skill, experience, and work location. 

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!

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.

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