AVP, Product - Bank Trust

Job ID R-026133 Date posted 11/07/2022

Are you a team player with a growth mindset? Are you interested in working on 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:

This role is an Assistant Vice President position on our Investor and Investment product team responsible for our unified wealth and trust platform.  As a trusted business partner, you will drive outcomes, lead cross-functional teams, drive strategy and contribute to the deep and thoughtful analysis that enables our leadership team to make informed decisions.

For this role, experience in the complexities how financial professionals run their practice including a detailed understanding of industry trends, regulatory environment, as well as having a consulting mindset.  A strong understanding of the complexities of financial services and the regulatory environment we operate as well as Agile management is critical.  The incumbent needs to lead interactions with customers, cross-functional teams internally and external business partners to drive key outcomes in support of our strategy. 

Responsibilities:

• Be the subject matter expert on our users and their needs and desires, through customer interviews, product analytics, user feedback sessions, and insight from internal partners

• Define mid-term technology product development roadmap, key features/capabilities, and manage the development cycles with clear schedules, deliverables and milestones

• Develop and monitor metrics to track the success of products and features and inform future iterations

• Work with a diverse group of cross-functional teams to ensure creative and continuous improvements

• Collaborate across the firm to maintain alignment on vision, strategy, and performance to goals, approaching strategy with an entrepreneurial mindset, leveraging critical thinking to increase the value proposition of assigned products and programs

What We’re Looking For

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class user experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are user-focused, team-oriented, and able to execute in a way that accelerates creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements: 

• 2-5 years of experience in product management roles building digital products or technology-enabled services

• 2 plus years in a client-facing role and/or the financial services industry, preferably within a broker-dealer, RIA, investment or financial services firm

• Experience with Trust Operations, Fiduciary Account Management, and Trust Conversions

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrated business acumen and the ability to interact with partners, including developing, presenting and gaining approval on any business cases and funding requests needed to further drive the execution of the roadmap

• Ability to work on a cross-functional team and drive outcomes, in some cases without having direct authority

Preferences: 

• Agile and/or SAFe trainings and certifications

• Knowledge of UI/UX fundamental principles

Pay Range:

$113,440-$170,160/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.