SVP, Technology Stability Program Lead

Why Should You Join the Advisor Experience Technology Delivery Team at LPL Financial?At LPL Financial, we are on a transformational journey marked by a relentless commitment to innovation and excellence. Our mission is straightforward yet impactful: to empower financial advisors with the most advanced tools and insights, enabling them to offer personalized, efficient, and seamless experiences to their clients.
Job Overview:The SVP, Technology Stability Program manager will lead matrixed team to ensuring stability, security and resilience of technology platform at LPL. As a senior leader in I&O organization, you will have the opportunity to formulate comprehensive strategies to enhance the stability of technology systems ensuring reliable operations.
 Responsibilities:

• Developing and Implementing Strategies:
  • Formulate comprehensive strategies to enhance the stability and security of technology Platform.
  • Coordinate with Product and Technology teams across LPL to ensure a resilient Application platforms which delivers world class experience for our advisors from stability perspective.
  • Build and implement roadmap to provide Stability Now with an eye to build better future for stability
• Monitoring and Evaluating Systems:
  • Conduct operational evaluations to monitor, detect, analyze, protect, and respond to known Single Point of Failure, vulnerabilities and attacks.
  • Collaborate with security operation centers and law enforcement agencies to address security incidents.
• Reporting and Accountability:
  • Submit remedial action plans to address deficiencies, including budget recommendations and actions for improvement

What are we looking for?
We want strong collaborators 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:

• 15 + years of progressive leadership experience building / leading engineering teams in large, global financial institutions
• 10+ years of experience in managing and leading infrastructure and applications
• Bachelor’s/Advance degree and/or related field experience
• Technical Proficiency:
  • IT Infrastructure: Expertise in managing and securing IT systems, networks, and communications infrastructure.
  • Application development: Expertise in application architecture, development and integration patterns, proficient with modern application development paradigm
  • Risk Management: Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with technology systems.
• Leadership and Management:
  • Strategic Planning: Capability to develop and implement comprehensive strategies for technological stability and security.
  • Team Leadership: Experience in leading cross-functional teams and coordinating with various stakeholders.
  • Decision Making: Strong decision-making skills to address vulnerabilities and respond to incidents effectively.
• Analytical Skills:
  • Problem Solving: Proficiency in analyzing complex problems and devising effective solutions.
  • Data Analysis: Ability to monitor, detect, and analyze data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Communication Skills:
  • Reporting: Competence in preparing detailed reports and communicating findings to senior management and government bodies.
  • Collaboration: Effective communication skills to collaborate with public and private sectors, security operation centers, and law enforcement agencies.
• Adaptability:
  • Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying updated with the latest technological advancements and cybersecurity threats.
  • Flexibility: Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and emerging threats.
• Extensive knowledge of trading platforms and industry
• Demonstrated technology and people leadership experience in architecting/deploying highly scalable platforms on-prem and cloud. 
• Proven track record of infrastructure transformation focused on infrastructure-as-code (IaC) for end-to-end infrastructure deployment automation.
• Experience leading engineering teams using Agile software development and LEAN/DevOps principles to deliver new platforms and services
• Experience with IT Service Management (ITIL and ITMS)

Core Competencies: 

• Ability to convey technical solutions to the entire organization and experience working with senior leaders across the firm to leverage technology to drive positive business outcomes.
• Ability to shape strategic vision, transform, and lead without authority.
• Agile mindset; Possess a thorough understanding of modern work practices such as DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Agile project Delivery
• Extensive experience working in large technology ecosystems with emphasis on integrating multiple externally facing high scale, high volume, always-on mission-critical systems
• Ability to create and articulate inspiring vision for the organization 
• Experience with a data driven approach to designing and implementing technology
• Highly collaborative with experience in leading and influencing teams.
• Foster a culture of excellence and ownership
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the regulatory, security, privacy and risk safeguards required of a global financial institution

 

Pay Range:

$206,475-$344,125/year
 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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