EVP, Strategy & Initiatives

LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader* in the markets we serve, supporting more than 27,000 financial advisors, 1,100 institution-based investment programs, and 500 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

LPL seeks a proven business leader and Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy responsible for shaping the forward looking strategy of the firm, and ensuring that this vision is translated from strategy to execution. In fulfilling this role, the EVP must build broad coalitions across the firm and seek to constantly push the firm to evaluate its assumptions, the environment in which it competes, and how it must adapt to be successful.

Areas of focus will include:

• Corporate Strategy
• Business Strategy & Planning
• Monetization strategy for the company
• End investor experience strategy

This leader will partner closely with LPL’s Management Committee, CEO, and Board of Directors.

Signs of Success 12-18 months:

• Help to build a culture that more tightly connects strategy with execution. Encourage exploration of the “world of possibilities” and showcase how strategy drives impact and business outcomes
• Broader accessibility of our strategy and intentionality in how we talk about it with advisors, employees/leaders, investors, and other external audiences
• Launching and driving initiatives which propel the growth of the firm
• A talent feeder for the broader LPL organization that continually brings in emerging leaders and launches their careers at LPL

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate & Business Strategy:

• Drive the development of the corporate strategy, including a multi-year strategic arc and period and annual formal reviews
• Explore trends that impact advisors and end investors - anticipate how they may change our industry and how we prepare to meet these changes
• Take a client-centric approach to identifying and evaluating strategic opportunities
• Identify and evaluate opportunities to diversify material revenue streams and improve the firm’s overall quality of earnings
• Communicate the company’s strategy to leaders and employees
• Continuously examine, update and refine elements of the firm’s 5-year strategic plan
• Drive the execution of strategy through the creation of roadmaps for investment
• Translate the company’s strategy into an execution framework and “top of the house” corporate priorities

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Leadership Engagement:

• This role requires a great deal of skill in navigating a variety of stakeholders and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. In addition, there is a significant need to influence leaders where there is no formal reporting authority
• Frame, simplify and communicate the most complex strategic challenges facing the firm and empower the firm's leadership to make decisions at the Management Committee, C-suite and board level.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior leaders to ensure that strategies are market-backed and guided by client needs.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 12-15 years of professional experience in a combination of professional services, financial services and corporate environments.
• Experience in directly leading corporate strategy functions for a company. Experience in strategy consulting roles is a plus.
• A highly strategic thinker, with the ability to assess complex problems, prioritize key issues, focus on relevant facts and maintain a strong execution focus.
• A strong background in strategy, management consulting, and/or corporate innovation, with expertise in the financial services industry a plus.
• Awareness and insights of industry dynamics, including traditional financial services firms and fintech players.
• A strong hypothesis/answer first, assertions, critical analysis, driven approach to solving problems.
• Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to evaluate business opportunities within the context of a larger organization and its objectives.
• Experience in evaluating and executing transactions and strategic partnerships a plus.
• Strong gravitas and executive presence
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and respect.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to present materials to the highest levels in the organization and serve as a recognized subject matter expert, as well as the ability to frame complex issues visually.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and invoke change.
• Ability to motivate employees, build teams and relationships and engender a sense of results-orientation.
• A Bachelor's degree, with a preference for an MBA or similar advanced degree.

Pay Range:

0 - 999,999.00

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!

Why LPL?

At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.

We are one team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.

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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.