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Job Overview:
The Vice President (VP) of Institutional Success Management serves as a strategic leader, dedicated to an institutional client that may have both product manufacturing divisions and financial professionals or financial advisors. This VP role sits within LPL’s client success division supporting the institutional channel. The client success organization was formed at LPL to provide an integrated and consistent experience across primary touchpoints with LPL and to help institutions run thriving businesses. This role will be focused on deepening relationships and delivering added value by increasing client engagement with the full breadth of tools and resources LPL provides.
The VP, Success Manager will be responsible for deepening the value we provide to key institution clients, providing a proactive consultative approach. Institutional client profiles typically have ~50 advisors with multiple branches across the US.
The VP will be responsible for helping to develop, support and execute an aligned strategy between firms to drive sales growth and business retention. This individual will need to build meaningful relationships through a high level of client and internal engagement with the ability to influence and drive towards smarter, simpler, and efficient solutions. Lastly, the VP will be responsible for the ideation and execution of initiatives within the IS SM department to help evolve the overall relationship management and consulting efforts of the broader team.
The successful candidate must possess strategic foresight and be skilled and experienced in engaging in high-level strategic discussions with advisors, regional directors, institution executives and LPL home office executives. Additionally, the candidate must have a strong skillset in the areas of operational excellence and execution, problem solving, decision making, and strategic agility. They must also understand, utilize, and stay current with industry best practices, financial markets, the regulatory environment, and the competitive landscape to optimize results.
Responsibilities:
- Identify opportunities and create solutions to increase client satisfaction, retention and sales growth
- Successfully navigate and manage high profile and complex situations
- Examine trends, develop insights, and create solutions in order to better support Advisors
- Manage attrition risk of advisors proactively in partnership with the institution
- Develop and execute business plan initiatives
- Partner with conference services to deliver exceptional education, training and conference events
What are we looking for?
We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.
Requirements:
- 5+ years’ experience in financial services, preferably in a sales and/or client service/relationship management capacity
- 5+ years’ experience managing relationships in the institutional space or business-to-business space
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
Core Competencies:
- Ability to effectively analyze situations and apply solutions to achieve resolution
- Ability to identify and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders
Preferences:
- High-level strategist experience coupled with the ability to implement methods that drive sales
- Strong executive presence with the ability to interact with and influence senior leadership
- Extensive knowledge of the client segment, organization, product, industry, and end customer (financial institutions)
- Demonstrated knowledge of the financial service industry (LPL platforms), products, and services.
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Pay Range:
$129,368.00 - $215,682.00Actual 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.
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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.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in financial services, preferably in sales, client service, or relationship management
- 5+ years of experience managing institutional or business-to-business relationships
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- High-level strategist experience with the ability to implement methods that drive sales
- Strong executive presence and ability to interact with and influence senior leadership
- Extensive knowledge of the client segment, organization, products, industry, and financial institution customers
- Demonstrated knowledge of the financial services industry, LPL platforms, products, and services
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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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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.
