Sr. Product Analyst

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!

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:

Provide thought leadership with respect to mutual fund and 529 initial diligence and product management.  This includes leading the evaluation process for certain asset categories or 529 plans to determine eligibility. Additionally, the role is expected to contribute to the evolution of product access within the LPL platform and act as a change management champion to drive education and awareness of changes to the investment and 529 product offering. Provide product management leadership on a variety of projects.  Collaborate with other product managers on standardizing LPL’s product management across product categories

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the VP of Mutual Funds to own the 529 product category

• Own or assist in managing multiple projects or ongoing tasks within the Mutual Fund category

• Provide thought leadership to enhance/evolve LPL approach to Mutual Fund availability

• Assist in the resolution of specific issues with fund categories or fund companies

• Track regulatory changes and industry / competitor developments in terms of product, pricing, policy and platform experience within the mutual fund and 529 product categories

• Provide expertise in the offerings and consult with Marketing and Communication team members on product attractiveness and change management

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:

• Bachelor's degree

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in the financial services industry. 

• Background in assessing mutual funds and a thorough understanding of multiple share classes of mutual funds. 

• Experience working with investment-oriented databases and analytical software including Morningstar, FactSet and Excel

• An investment product management background and the ability to operate independently to advance projects and handle customer escalations

Core Competencies:

• Deep understanding of mutual funds, product trends and industry regulations

• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills

• Product management experience associated with evaluating dynamic decisions and contributing towards recommendations that enhance the product offering

• Ability to lead projects in a matrix managed fashion leveraging strong interpersonal and written communication skills

• The ability to operate in partnership with other teams within IIS and across the organization is also critical to the role. 

The Product Management team within LPL’s Wealth Management Solutions (WMS) group is responsible for delivering a highly competitive set of investment solutions.  This includes the product offering, pricing advisor/client access to solutions, and promotional activities.  The team’s goal from an investment product management perspective is to enhance our clients’ experience and ability to grow and to enhance our firm’s economic and risk profiles. 

This role will be responsible for thought leadership and project management pertaining to the investment content, pricing, policies and client experience across LPL’s mutual fund and 529 plan offerings.  It collaborates closely with LPL’s Operations, Research, Legal, Supervision, Product Risk, Finance, and Marketing/ Communication teams as well as LPL’s Consulting teams to collectively create great client outcomes. 

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.