Associate Analyst, Advisory Operations

LPL Financial LLC; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Health benefits

Employee stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

LPL Financial LLC is seeking an Associate Analyst to support fee processing, reporting, and training for the Advisory Operations team. You will collaborate with annuity carriers to complete processing and ensure accurate documentation of billing procedures.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years in brokerage or financial services, plus proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to complete tasks carefully and accurately, under pressure.

Responsibilities

• FBVA Direct Debit Fee processing.
• Coordination with annuity carriers and other departments for processing and payouts.
• Meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Team orientation

Client focus

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Where Ambition Meets Innovation

Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment and the freedom to make an impact and more, you'll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.

Job Overview

The Associate Analyst provides fee processing, problem-solving, reporting, and training support to the Advisory Operations team. This role works closely annuity carriers to complete fee processing and next steps. The Associate Analyst will need to have a foundational level of knowledge of all team processes and how the various independent processes fit in the overall billing process to document and maintain processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• FBVA Direct Debit Fee processing
• Coordination with the annuity carriers and other internal departments for processing and payouts
• Meet strict deadlines with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Handle escalated items in a timely and accurate manner
• Research and resolve FBVA Direct Debit fee inquiries and issues
• Identify processes for improved efficiency and accuracy
• Updating/maintaining accurate policy and procedure documents

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaborators who 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

• 0-2 years of experience in the brokerage, accounting, or financial services industry
• 1-2 years of experience using Microsoft Excel, including functions such as VLOOKUPs and PivotTables
• 1-2 years of experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Core Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
• Complete tasks carefully and consistently, maintaining exceptional accuracy
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Strong customer service skills
• Adapt approach, goals and methods to achieve solutions and results in dynamic situations

Preferences

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Pay Range: $21.69-$36.15/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 thriving businesses. 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 the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life's aspirations into financial realities. LPL Financial is the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer. Our company is widely known for its financial strength, exceptional service, and favorable industry reputation among financial professionals. To understand who we are, it’s important to know our core belief: financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. LPL Financial creates the space to let you do what you do best- create personal, long-term client relationships that turn financial aspirations into realities. Each year, thousands of financial professionals successfully manage billions of dollars in assets. Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. To learn more about our organization visit our About LPL page.

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 [phone].