Manager, Operations, Client Comp

Lead with Purpose, Unlock Your Team’s Passion

At LPL, people leaders hold the key to the employee experience — shaping culture, driving performance, and guiding individuals to new heights. Because when that happens, we all win – clients, LPL, and most importantly our, employees.

If you're ready to lead with intention and discover what’s possible, LPL Financial invites you to apply today.

Job Overview:

The Manager - Client Compensation leads a team of 10 to 12 people who support advisors and their staff through phone calls, emails, and processing of files from sponsors or carriers. The manager drives strategic, tactical department programs, and is responsible for developing and motivating the team to provide advisors with timely, correct, and relevant information so that they in turn can help their clients achieve their own financial dreams. Additionally, the manager proactively consults with business partners (including Business Consulting, Product Managers, Compliance, Accounting, Finance, Audit and Risk, and others) and their staff on a regular basis to address issues, ensure alignment, and capture the overall Client Compensation Operations experience.

Responsibilities:

Team Leadership and Development:

• Constructing and maintaining goals pertinent to the development of each individual’s career path.                                                
• Prioritizing one-on-one meetings and providing thorough, real-time coaching sessions with staff.
• Supporting the Client Experience Manager to share operational NIGO key learnings.
• Lead meetings to map out plans for overall accuracy of all department operations.
• Mentoring and coaching team members to align them with leadership's vision while developing their skills and careers.
• Overseeing comprehensive training and coaching plans to continuously improve knowledge shares across different team members, teams, and departments.

Process Improvements:

• Assisting in modifying or creating advisor-facing performance metrics
• Sharing trends and pain points while with leadership and business partners in order to find solutions and pursue process improvements within the scope of the team and across departments.
• Providing strategic insight and direction for evolving the commission payout of advisors.
• Owning and supervising firm-wide, multi-department projects to build or enhance experience workflows related to the team and department.
• Inspiring and leading initiatives that enhance the Advisor experience and positively impact the broader LPL organization

Department Support:

• Actively participating, supporting, and driving departmental and firm-wide projects.
• Working closely in a POD structure with internal and external business partners to elevate and deliver greater value to advisors.
• Assisting with operations recovery efforts through coordination of resources in order to resolve issues with aged requests, escalated issues, and other complex activities that degrade the advisor experience.                                             
• Liaising with internal partners to ensure promotion of Client Compensation projects and initiatives.
• Proactively reviewing audit controls to ensure the team mitigates risk, removes redundant requirements, and increases transparency with internal and external audit partners.

What are we looking for?

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.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience leading and developing others
• SIE and Series 99/Series 7 license (Ability to get required licensing in first 90 days of employment if you do not have it currently)

Core Competencies:

• Leadership and motivational skills
• Understanding of the advisor role
• Ability to work with people in different areas and at all levels
• Organizational and critical thinking skills

Preferences:

• Management experience with a phone customer service team
• Experience with excel and advanced functions (pivot tables, vlookups/xlookups, etc.)
• Ability to translate data from phones to action plans
• Understanding of workforce management
• Experience with Powerpoint for presenting data
• Experience with Tableau for reporting and creating dashbords
• Bachelors or Associates degree, or substantial relevant professional experience

 

Pay Range:

$76,735.00 - $127,823.00
 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!
 

Company Overview:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

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.

For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

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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