Job ID R-027848 Date posted 01/20/2023

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 18,000 financial advisors, 800 institution-based investment programs and 450 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 AVP Data Architect will be responsible for the Data Infrastructure of the Reporting, Analytics and Insights group within LPLs Customer Care organization. This role will be part of a team of data professionals who both deploy internal ETLs and Data infrastructure in general, as well as define requirements and specifications for enterprise data warehouse solutions focused on the Customer Care organization.

Responsibilities:

• Gather data requirements and synthesize them into specifications for data warehouse solutions
• Analyze the design of technical systems and business models to ensure solution meets business needs and requirements
• Research and properly evaluate sources of information to determine possible limitations in reliability or usability
• Support initiatives for data quality, data integrity, and data standardization efforts
• Participate in building proof of concept activities by assembling large, complex data sets and creating and maintaining optimal data pipelines for those data sets
• Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing or enhancing existing ETL, data integration processes, and infrastructure to enable better performance and overall scalability
• Lead technical design and implementation of dashboards and reporting capabilities
• Interact closely with IT team on Customer Care projectss and monitor deliverables to ensure timely completion of those projects
• Perform user acceptance testing
• Evaluate and influence ETL and database tool selection and deployment

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaboratorswho 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:

• 5+ years experience with and advanced knowledge working SQL and relational databases as well as working familiarity with a variety of databases
• 5+ years experience with ETL/Visualization tools such as Informatica, Alteryx, and Tableau
• 5+ years experience with data warehouse architecture and design
• Experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement

Core Competencies:

• Extensive SQL experience
• Data Warehouse Architecture and Design
• ETL/Visualization tools - Informatica, Alteryx, and Tableau
• Proven ability to drive data warehouse projects from inception through post production support
• Excellent multitasking skills and task management strategies
• Ability to complete milestones and work toward multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Analytical mindset

Preferences:

• MS SQL Server experience
• Snowflake experience
• Tableau and Alteryx experience

Pay Range:

$112,720-$169,080/year

The salary range is dependent on a number of factors, including the applicant’s skill, experience, and work location.

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 (800) 877-7210.