Research Desk Associate

Are you a team player and curious to learn? Are you interested in working on meaningful projects and 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!

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 22,000 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.

Job Overview:

As an associate of the Ask LPL Research Desk, you will support LPL Financial’s advisors, and internal partners, via phone and email with questions regarding everything our Research team manages. This includes product insights, model construction, market commentary, current economic highlights, platform support, and marketing pieces. You will be responsible for training, inspiring, and engaging your team members in a manner consistent with LPL Financial’s values.

The LPL Financial Ask LPL Research Desk provides market, investment, and portfolio advice to our independent advisors. Our mission is to be a trusted partner to our advisors who provide investors with choices to help meet their financial goals. In this endeavor, our sole motivation is to provide stellar due diligence and investment management advice as a partner for those advisors who manage client assets themselves or as a portfolio manager for those advisors who want to leverage our experience.

Responsibilities:

• Timely and accurately answer advisors' questions via inbound phone line or the team’s email inbox

• Participate in training with the Research team to stay updated on market trends and firm initiatives

• Assist and advise members of internal business units to aid in their advisor interactions and campaigns

• Utilize the principles of continuous improvement and advisor feedback to streamline and enhance processes and procedures

• Partnering with leadership in the Research organization to assist with different initiatives that will help develop talent

• Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage

• Lead from the front and embody the firm’s mission and values – and understand how to educate and reinforce

This role will operate on a hybrid (3 days/week in office) schedule.

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:

• 1+ years’ previous experience within the financial services industry

• FINRA Series 7/66 or ability to get licensed within first 6 months

Core Competencies:

• Positive, customer-focused attitude and demeanor with desire to provide outstanding service

• Superior communications skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to cogently explain and discuss financial information to different audiences

• Desire to contribute to the success and growth of an organization

• Interest in continued development of analytics to measure effectiveness of team’s efforts

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Preferences:

• Financial industry or service-related certifications are a plus

Pay Range:

$26.00-$43.33/hour

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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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.