Trading Analyst, Overlay Portfolio Management

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? If you're ready to take the next step, discover what’s possible with LPL Financial.

Job Overview:

The Overlay Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day management and trading of LPL's centrally-managed platforms.  The Overlay Analyst ensures that all accounts are managed in-line with the selected investment strategies. In addition, the Overlay Analyst develops and maintains regular and ad-hoc reports that allow LPL Leadership to better monitor and understand the drivers of the Centrally Managed Platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in the management and execution of the OPMG processes as they relate to trading and day to day maintenance of the centrally managed platforms.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Reviews, approves, and uploads model security portfolios submitted by investment managers and strategists.
• Reviews and approves large trades.
• Research complex situations and define the actions necessary to resolve the situation
• Ability to take on new challenges.  Subject Matter Expert on Operational Policies and procedures with a primary focus on one of the centrally managed platforms.
• Focuses on increasing efficiencies and reducing risk by improving current processes.
• Supports leadership on multiple and possibly overlapping projects.
• Project Testing and Implementation.
• Mine and analyze internal data sets and build reports to help stakeholders develop action plans and / or draw conclusions.
• Provides exemplary customer service by acting as a primary contact between OPMG and external/internal business 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:

• Series 7 and 65 (or 66) licenses
• 3+ years of experience working in the financial industry and/or processing in a high volume and deadline-driven environment
• 1+ years of Service-oriented experience working with various groups such as clients, other firms, service team, offshore partners, and various business units within a company

Core Competencies:

• Effective team player
• Ability to handle escalated items timely and accurately.
• Demonstrates the ability to collaborate across departments and in meetings to implement or support ongoing processes and projects.
• Client-first customer service mind-set
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills
• Client-first customer service-oriented mindset from a financial background
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and excellent verbal and written abilities.
• Ability to contribute positively to a team-focused environment, driving both growth and innovation.
• Highly analytical, have a reputation for high productivity and accuracy, capable of achieving outstanding results under time constraints.

Preferences:

• BETA - Proficient
• Vestmark - Proficient
• Bachelor's degree
• MS- Excel- Proficient
• Visual Basic- Introductory
• Excel Macro (Visual Basic) experience
• Business Process improvement experience

 

Pay Range:

$30.32-$50.54/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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