Senior Central Supervisory Principal

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 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:

The Senior Supervisory Principal is a key leader within BRM responsible for completing front-line supervisory tasks on a daily basis, reporting potential sales practice concerns to the Regional Supervisory Principal, while also serving as a mentor and key resource to their team members and internal and external partners. Great emphasis is placed upon completing tasks according to the established Service Level Agreements and at a high level of quality. The Senior Supervisory Principal may also serve as the Subject Matter Expert for certain complex products, centralized review processes, and/or business models where the SP will act as the primary supervisor for all HOS, Branch OSJ, and advisors under field OSJs.

***Must be local to the Fort Mill, SC or Tempe, AZ area to be considered for this role currently.***

Responsibilities:

• Review of securities transactions on the electronic trade blotter for suitability and compliance with regulations and firm policy.

• Review of account-level suitability alerts for brokerage and advisory accounts using LPL’s electronic supervisory tool suite.

• Review and approval of account documentation and correspondence.

• Analysis of transaction activity and identification of potential sales practice concerns.

• Collaboration with Regional Supervisory Principals and other business partners to escalate and resolve sales practice concerns.

• Ensures advisor and OSJ understanding and compliance with all firm and industry requirements by proactively communicating the firm’s policies and procedures

• Assist with regulatory exams and requests as well as assist with other internal investigations and reviews relative to supervised advisors and OSJs

Subject Matter Expertise:

• Serve as the key contact and resource regarding complex products, advisory supervision, and other centralized functions.

• Contribute to key initiatives and projects with the focus of strengthening the firms supervisory controls and identifying efficiencies.

• Ability to lead teams and projects to successful completion and under tight deadlines.

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:

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline 

• 4 + years compliance and industry experience 

• Series 7, 9 AND 10 (OR Series 24); Series 4 AND 53 required OR must pass within 120 days of employment (for candidates with S24); Series 66 (OR S63 AND S65)

Core Competencies:

• Experience with all Microsoft applications, particularly, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Visio and familiarity with BETA a plus 

• Ability to work in a fast paced/high volume environment and be flexible with work schedule

• Ability to multi-task, strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving and follow-up skills are essential for this position 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Ability to make regulatory and supervisory-based decisions will be necessary to complete the day-to-day functions 

• Strong mentoring skills 

• Proactive collaboration and service-based responses with business partners on escalated issues and concerns is essential 

• Excellent management, and human relations skills 

• Ability to develop compliance systems and strategies for effective supervision 

• Knowledge of mutual funds, annuities, general securities, and other financial products required 

• Knowledge of FINRA SEC, and State rules and regulations required.

Preferences:

• Life and Health Insurance License a plus 

• #LI-Hybrid #LI-Onsite

Pay Range:

$71,900.00 - $119,900.00

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.