VP, CEO Communication and Executive Thought Leadership

Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? 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!

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic head of CEO Communication and Executive Thought Leadership (ETL). This role serves as the communications support for the company’s Chief Executive Officer, supporting his stakeholder engagements including speaking opportunities, guest bylines, employee townhalls, client presentations, social media presence and other activities. This role is also responsible for guiding LPL Financial through the personification of its brand by helping to amplify industry-relevant insights and ideas from our core group of thought leaders.

By overseeing CEO communications as well as the entire ETL program, this role orchestrates the tight alignment, efficacy and accuracy of messaging while amplifying the voices that humanize LPL and foster a sense of trust and connection with the brand.

A storyteller by nature with an innate ability to simplify complex matters into compelling messaging, the individual in this role thrives in highly collaborative, fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate is an extremely strong writer and an editor who can be agile in identifying the appropriate tone and nuanced style for the company’s thought leaders. The candidate right for this role will have the ability to learn and write in various voices and will be strong listener comfortable spending time with executives and understanding their priorities and viewpoints.

This role reports to our SVP, Communications and Public Relations and will collaborate with colleagues across marketing and communications as well as the office of the CEO to define for our thought leaders the key messages that validate LPL’s industry leadership and strategic direction.

Responsibilities:

Working collaboratively and cross-functionally, the VP of CEO Communications and Executive Thought Leadership will develop:

• thoughtful communications plans for the company’s CEO, engaging with his office to prioritize his outreach to clients, employees, partners and the press and building narratives tied to company strategy and goals

• content pillars that reflect key perspectives for executive thought leaders in the company

• original and curated editorial content

• editorial calendar and multimedia distribution strategy across social, earned and owned channels

• effective workflows for collaborating with the company’s participants in the program

• dynamic reporting and measurement protocols so the program is always fully optimized

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:

• 10+ years of communications experience with a strong background in both corporate and financial services communications.

• Depth and breadth of knowledge in a regulated industry with a proven track record of simplifying complex matters and indexing high on storytelling across multiple stakeholders.

• Deep understanding of content marketing and thought leadership initiatives with experience writing/editing/ producing for multiple stakeholders.

• Proven experience as a trusted communications advisor to senior executives. 

• Demonstrated ability to understand and write in others’ voices

Preferences:

• Highly effective writer, editor and content producer.

• Respected for building a measurable cycle of advocacy, especially among clients and employees, through clear, concise and compelling communication strategies.

• Experience working in a Fortune 500, fast-paced, dynamic company.

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Pay Range:

$121,700.00 - $202,900.00
 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) 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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