Lead Ops Specialist

Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in supporting others as they grow their business? 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!

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 Lead provides daily, hands-on supervision, problem-solving, and training support to their respective team and department required processes to include vendor partner support and analysis as required. The Lead also provides and presents weekly and monthly quality, productivity, supervisory controls, and volume statistics and/or reports to the leadership team to include all sites and vendor performance as required.

Responsibilities:

• Works with Contra-party and or vendors to process transfers requests.
• Reviews, evaluates and monitors the quality of work as measured against accuracy, timeliness, and productivity standards to include vendor process activity and across multiple sites as required. Allocate work amongst processing team to ensure daily, weekly and monthly service level expectations are being attained.
• The Lead will provide timely coaching to appropriate vendor partners related to processing, problem resolution, daily reconciliation, and customer service approaches.
• Subject matter expert on operational policies and procedures with main focus on overall transfer process, including ACAT and NON ACAT transfers.
• Documents quality issues, performance measures and quality improvements for management review.
• Ensures proper application of and compliance with internal and regulatory standards, guidelines and procedures.

What are we looking for?

We want a strong collaborator who has excellent communication skills, someone 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:

• Minimum of two years in brokerage/financial services client-facing or operations experience
• SIE and Series 99 or 7 required within 90 days

Core Competencies:

• Must have excellent verbal, listening, and written skills
• Excellent phone communication skills
• Extremely organized
• Adaptive and flexible
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Leads by example and ensures a high-quality client experience
• Strong skills in PowerPoint, Word and Excel

Preferences:

• Bachelor’s degree; preferably in business, accounting, or finance

Pay Range:

$20.23-$33.71/hour
 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!

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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