Operations Data Analyst, New Accounts at LPL Financial

What if you could build a career where ambition meets innovation? At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. What if you could have access to cutting-edge resources, a collaborative environment, and the freedom to make an impact? If you're ready to take the next step, discover what’s possible with LPL Financial.

Job Overview:

LPL Financial is seeking an experienced Operations Data Analyst, New Accounts to be responsible for the execution of transformation and automation initiatives that support New Accounts operational needs and requirements. This individual will have a key role in developing and analyzing the backlog of New Accounts solution opportunities and their priority on behalf of the business, in alignment with the Operations transformation strategy. In addition, will assist management with project scope, testing and oversight and analysis using daily, weekly and monthly statistical reports. The ideal candidate is forward thinking, project oriented, and highly analytical with strong attention to detail, excellent verbal and written skills and a team player with a positive attitude and the ability to think strategically.

Responsibilities:

• Provide data and analytical support for New Accounts Operations (NAO)
• Assess areas of improvement using data analysis, flow charts, for the transformation of current operations functions
• Participate and provide feedback in product increment planning activities and capacity planning
• Develop and analyze solution opportunities to meet department goals
• Communicate with critical business partners as the NAO representative for requirements and transparency of transformation efforts – particularly with LPL Product, Compliance and Technology teams
• Build and deliver statistical reporting of required department reports that consist of daily, weekly, monthly and ad hoc requests
• Act as a resource to the department and be able to apply complex knowledge of the overall account opening and maintenance process for inquiries received from internal stakeholders and vendors
• Evaluate and make data driven optimization recommendations to the senior leadership team
  
  
  

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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field or minimum of 3 years relevant experience in financial service operations
• 3+ Years of business systems analysis or business process design experience or a combination of both
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Excel)
• Solid experience in presentation and excellent verbal/written communications
  
  
  

Core Competencies:

• Communication and relationship management skills [between team members and across lines of business] with ability to simplify complex concepts for consumption by all stakeholders including senior business leaders
• Time management skills in a fast paced environment with ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and operate with minimal to no supervision
• Solution oriented through data synthesis and analysis in order to support business cases
• Thorough and detail-oriented with strong investigative skills and strong aptitude for new software and technologies
• Ability to effectively interact with the full spectrum of project management stages [and development lifecycle] (i.e. Business Process Design, Analysis, Functional / Technical Design, Development, Architecture)
• Strong ability to prioritize, calibrate, and deliver results with agility and a sense of urgency
• Capacity to envision all associated parties and downstream impacts with a structured, logical approach
• Creative, flexible, and self-motivated with a growth mindset and passion for excellence [superior collaboration skills]
  
  
  

Preferences:

• New Accounts operations experience with broker/dealer
• FINRA Series SIE, 99 or 7 licenses or ability to obtain SIE and 99 within 120 days
• Lean, Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, Design Thinking, or Agile-Scrum Methodology
• Business acumen in wealth management or related fields
• Project management experience within an Operational environment using Kanban or a similar agile framework
• Experience with Jira, Tableau, Smartsheet, BETA, Python, Lucid, SQL
• Experience as a Change Agent, able to define the future state and implement change as necessary
  
  
  

Pay Range:

$23.89-$39.81/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!

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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