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!

Excited to learn more? If so, then this could be the role for you!

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 18,000 financial advisors, 800 institution-based investment programs and 450 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.

Job Overview:

The Manager of Registration Operations is responsible for managing a team that processes securities registrations and licensing of LPL Financial advisors and office staff. The manager is responsible for ensuring the firm's registration requirements are met per all required regulations. Managerial duties include coaching and development of the Registrations staff, employee engagement, project management and continuous talent development within the Registrations team.

Responsibilities:

• Proficient with FINRA and State Registration rules and regulations. Ability to adapt and to any changes and implement new changes as it pertains to departmental functions
• Staff Management - Responsible for hiring, training, and motivating staff. The Manager will provide ongoing support, coaching, feedback and developmental opportunities to address staff needs in order to engage them and help them be more effective and successful. The Manager will conduct staff meetings, team meetings, and one on one meetings in addition to goal setting and conducting employee evaluations, criteria's which include quality control and oversight.
• Service Management - Must handle escalations and maintain positive relationships with Advisors, OSJ Managers, and internal relationships throughout the firm.
• Performance Management - Must ensure staff adheres to service level agreements. Must also analyze, coordinate, and define risk for LPL in the scope of impending rule changes, business model needs, risk based mitigation approaches that may yield changes to functions, and departmental requirements. Strategize on approach to build or change current processes / procedures, including resources needed, requirements with which to comply, timeline for implementation, and ways with which to actively supervise these processes. Understand and interpret rule requirements and the impact of their changes, and understand the business needs of LPL, our advisors, and other departments. Must be able to communicate status and project outline to management and set the specific direction of a project, lead, and maintain an overall vision of the initiative/project
• This position will also include responsibility for leading special projects as defined by the management team and collaborating with employees at all levels throughout the firm.
• Analysis of current/proposed policies, controls and required rules. Must possess the ability to interpret federal and state regulations and develop and apply certain policies and procedures within the scope of the current regulatory environment in an attempt to mitigate risk and protect the firm
• Monitor staff and department statistics to identify any anomalies and/or spikes in volume that may need to be addressed. Ability to use this information to proactively plan for future occurrences or streamline processing.

Other Job Duties:

• Interact appropriately and confidently with Senior Management.
• Prioritize own tasks, efficiently delegate work to staff and be a spokesperson for the Registrations team during project management
• Serve as a key contact for internal departments, such as Operations, Service Center, Legal and various departments across Compliance, Legal and Risk (CLR).
• Anticipate the needs of LPL Financial and the CLR organization in order to be able to define next steps with projects and other functions and be able to independently drive/execute projects.
• Identify specific regulatory issues, the application of regulatory requirements, and provision of advice on these rules and create and maintain internal policies, controls, etc.
• Identify and report significant gaps in policy, procedure and controls to management, while offering corrective actions for consideration and implementation.

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:

• Bachelors preferred or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years' experience in compliance and regulatory matters
• 3+ years' experience leading and developing others
• Strong people leader with the ability to effectively communicate with others and develop talent
• Strong industry acumen, self-starter and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, problem solve, trouble shoot and follow-up are essential in this role
• Ability to define problem areas and analyze risk for LPL Financial and develop policy, procedure and controls to effectively supervise and mitigate said risk
• Must work well under competing deadlines and possess strong organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge in all Microsoft applications, particularly, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

About CLR

The Compliance, Legal & Risk (CLR) team is focused on delivering an industry-leading client service and risk management experience by providing advisors and our internal business partners with proactive guidance, advice, advocacy and consultative partnerships.

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 areone 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 (800) 877-7210.