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Job Overview:
The Assistant Vice President - M&A Wealth Management position is focused on leading a team of business leads and subject matter experts for large M&A transitions across our Wealth Management ecosystem. This role involves close collaboration with our partners within Wealth Management, including, but not limited to, Advisory Platforms, Investment Products, Research, and Strategic Partners. This role will embrace strategic, entrepreneurial, and analytical skillsets to support our growth and positioning across the entire wealth management market as LPL continues to expand.
We are seeking an energetic candidate with a financial services background who can think independently, thrive in a fast-paced team environment, and creatively problem-solve by connecting various thoughts, observations, and results to develop innovative solutions. This role requires strong strategic and execution skills. A successful candidate will demonstrate strategic and creative thinking skills, strong relationship management skills, and be capable of communicating strategy and direction to executive leadership.
Responsibilities:
Lead, drive forward, and deliver integration activities to support strategic partnerships with large M&A opportunities across the Wealth Management Organization.
Manage the interdependencies across Wealth Management to ensure activities are prioritized and sequenced appropriately across internal and external stakeholders.
Work closely with our Business Development, Corporate Development, and Integration Management Office on recruiting opportunities and recently recruited firms on ways to leverage the platform as their assets move to LPL.
Understanding of, and have the ability to explain, all business aspects of our products/platforms while working with numerous business units across the firm.
Quickly identify, develop mitigation, and implement remediation for emerging problems.
Thrive in a fast-paced team atmosphere with the confidence to adjust and adapt as priorities change.
Capture feedback from advisors, stakeholders and key partners, translating this feedback into insights and recommendations on improving the platform.
Create dashboards, reporting and communications material to track progress, risks/issues, status, and business decisions.
Gain and develop a deep understanding of how all our investment offerings and advisory platforms serve each model and should be able to clearly articulate how each platform can address the unique business needs of each client.
The Investment Management Solutions team within LPL’s Wealth Management group is responsible for delivering a highly competitive set of investment solutions across the brokerage and advisory platforms.
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:
Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in a financial-related discipline
7+ years of experience in the financial services industry
Knowledge on the investment advisory product and investment product landscape.
Core Competencies:
Background in client-facing experience, financial services, project management, and/or M&A a plus
This candidate should be a strategic thinker, effective and succinct communicator, proactive problem-solver, a can-do attitude and thrives in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment
Demonstrated presentation and communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to build, frame, and present deliverables on complex issues to various levels across internal and external stakeholders.
Platform management or operational experience associated with evaluating dynamic decisions and contributing towards recommendations that enhance the product offering.
Excellent multi-tasking, problem solving, organizational, and prioritization skills
Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple projects and deliver quality outcomes.
Entrepreneurial perspective, self-starter, ability to work with minimal supervision
Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills
Pay Range:
$117,975-$196,625/yearActual 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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