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Job Overview:
Are you a dedicated professional who thrives in dynamic environments? Are you driven to ensure business resiliency in the face of critical incidents? Do you possess the acumen to prepare for unforeseen challenges and are open to innovative solutions? Are you passionate about learning new skills and solving complex problems? If you have a strong foundation in operational resiliency, business continuity, crisis management, and a history of leading resiliency initiatives, then this could be the role for you!
Reporting to the VP, Enterprise Resiliency for the firm, the Business Continuity Assistant Vice President is responsible for supporting the enterprise resiliency strategic vision and initiatives. The Business Continuity, AVP will provide leadership and direct support for the development, implementation, and ongoing evolution of the Firm’s comprehensive enterprise resiliency business continuity programs. The person in this role will lead efforts in translating program requirements for the business unit resiliency partners into actionable activities to establish or improve business continuity processes and controls, including business impact analyses, risk assessments, BCP testing, BCP quality reviews, supplier resiliency and provide crisis management support.
Responsibilities:
- Support and contribute to the maturation of the Enterprise Resiliency policy, strategies, processes, and procedures.
- Develop relationships and gain buy-in of business continuity and related Enterprise Resiliency Program objectives from key stakeholders, including business unit resiliency staff, Third-Party Risk Management, Operational Risk Management, and Technology Resilience.
- Provide leadership, consulting, and direct support in the execution of the Business Continuity Lifecycle (Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Plan Development, Testing) activities.
- Contribute to the development and execution of resiliency training to ensure preparedness.
- Participate in enterprise threat monitoring, and support event response, management, and crisis communications.
- Proactively self-identify resiliency risk issues, document risks, recommend corrective actions and mitigating controls.
- As assigned, conduct Third-Party business continuity assessments and review business continuity contract language
- Interface with internal support partners (IT, Supplier Risk, Compliance, etc.) to support the documentation and tracking of resiliency issue and gap remediation efforts.
- Contribute to the development of resiliency risk status reports on BIAs, continuity plans, response and resiliency testing, and crisis communications; prepare and distribute ad hoc, initiative-based, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
- Provide support and assistance in the response to actual or potential business disrupting events impacting the firm.
- Build and improve business continuity processes by gaining knowledge and incorporating best practices from internal and external sources.
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:
- Bachelors’ Degree, and/or equivalent work experience in Financial Services, Technology, Consulting industries
- Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a resiliency (Business Continuity, Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery)
- Licenses/Certifications: Business Continuity Certification Designation (MBCP, CBCP or BCI equivalent) or successful attainment of CBCP certification within first 6 months as a condition of employment,
- Familiarity with using BCP planning and incident management tools (preferably Archer GRC, Everbridge, NC4, GETS/WPS)
- Familiar with process, risk, and controls framework
Core Competencies:
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on a geographically dispersed team, prioritize effectively and produce quality, on-time deliverables.
- Ability to provide leadership and influence in a dotted line organizational structure.
- Verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal relationship building ability,
- Self-motivated, willingness to take on challenges, and adaptability to support and adopt change.
Preferences:
- Understanding of Operational Risk Management principles and methodologies
- Knowledge of Disaster Recovery, Third Party and Technology Resilience methodologies
- Project management skills and attention to details
- Effective time and meeting management skills
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Pay Range:
$102,176.00 - $170,362.00Actual 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.
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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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in financial services, technology, or consulting
- At least 3 years of experience in business continuity, crisis management, disaster recovery, or related resiliency work
- MBCP, CBCP, or equivalent Business Continuity Certification designation; alternatively, successful CBCP attainment within six months of employment
- Familiarity with business continuity planning and incident management tools, preferably Archer GRC, Everbridge, NC4, or GETS/WPS
- Familiarity with process, risk, and controls frameworks
- Understanding of operational risk management principles and methodologies
- Knowledge of disaster recovery, third-party resilience, and technology resilience methodologies
- Project management skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively on geographically dispersed teams
- Ability to provide leadership and influence in a dotted-line organizational structure
- Strong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal relationship-building skills
- Self-motivation, adaptability, prioritization, and ability to deliver quality work on time
LPL Financial Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about LPL Financial and has not been reviewed or approved by LPL Financial.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a company 401(k) match that is frequently highlighted as a strong component of total rewards. Feedback suggests these features meaningfully enhance long‑term financial value.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a meaningful discount and lookback is highlighted as accessible ownership. Feedback suggests the plan adds tangible upside beyond base salary.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave has been expanded alongside family‑building and adoption support. Feedback suggests these benefits compare well to large‑employer standards.
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What We Do
Financial advice is changing, and at LPL Financial, we’re at the forefront. We’re building a future where advisors can—with no friction or complexity, as simple as turning the dials—pick the business model, services, technology, and product mix that best meet their clients’ needs. With one platform, one sign-on, and one team to call, you can take your business anywhere you want it to go. There are no limits to your growth, and we’ll partner with you every step of the way. Your greatness is our goal. LPL Financial is a leader in the retail financial advice market and the nation’s largest independent broker/dealer*. We serve independent financial advisors and financial institutions, providing them with the technology, research, clearing and compliance services, and practice management programs they need to create and grow thriving practices. LPL enables them to provide objective guidance to millions of American families seeking wealth management, retirement planning, financial planning and asset management solutions. LPL.com Securities and Advisory Services offered through LPL Financial. A registered investment advisor, Member FINRA/SIPC.
