Where Ambition Meets Innovation
Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.
Job Overview
The Senior Operations Specialist is a key role in support of the Branch Exams team by preparing reports used by Branch Examiners to gain familiarity with the activities of each branch including risk insights which steer the trajectory of the Branch Exam. The Senior Operations Specialist is responsible for exporting and distributing reporting to large enterprise clients including insights into upcoming Branch Exams and outcomes from prior Exams. Strong interpersonal, organization, and communication skills (written and verbal) are also needed to be effective in the role. This position will work from our Fort Mill, SC facility.
Responsibilities:
- Export and consolidate a variety of reports specific to individual branch offices in preparation for upcoming branch inspections.
- Consolidate multiple data sources into a single resource used by Examiners to cross-reference approvals, disclosures and exceptions.
- Export and distribute Branch Exam reporting to large enterprise clients.
- Effectively communicate with other internal departments and external clients.
- Execute with excellence adhering to established quality control measures and procedures.
- Other assignments as required by management.
What are we looking for?
We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. The ideal candidate will have a client-first customer service mind-set from a operational or administrative background, with strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and excellent verbal and written abilities.
Requirements:
- Proficient in Microsoft applications, specifically Excel (Vlookup and Pivot Table functions), Outlook and Word.
- Two years of experience in administrative or operational capacity.
- Requires strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
- Professional demeanor to represent LPL in a client-facing role and across all levels within and outside the organization.
- Must have excellent customer service skills and be a consultative partner.
- Proven track record for working independently, meeting job responsibilities, and detail orientation.
Core Competencies:
- Strong oral/written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work individually and a member of a high functioning team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
Preferences:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interact with people of all levels, clients and senior leadership, in a confident, professional manner.
- Excellent organizational and customer service skills.
- Financial Services industry experience or supporting a growth organization is a plus.
- An adaptable and flexible approach to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
- A proactive and solution-oriented mindset, anticipating needs and taking initiative.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree.
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Pay Range:
$17.23-$28.72/hourActual 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.
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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Skills Required
- Two years of experience in administrative or operational capacity
- Proficient in Microsoft applications, specifically Excel
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
- Excellent customer service skills
- Professional demeanor for client-facing role
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.
