Associate Analyst, Client Compensation

LPL Financial LLC; Tempe (AZ); Presencial; USD 60.174.000 - 100.174.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401K matching

Health benefits

Employee stock options

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Descripción de la vacante

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. in Tempe, AZ seeks an Associate Analyst in Client Compensation Processing Operations to deliver expert solutions for middle and back‑office inquiries and to expedite advisor commission payments.

You will become a subject matter expert in payout rules, sponsor billing, and research of payments, supporting financial advisors and ensuring timely, accurate compensation while coordinating with internal stakeholders and fund companies.

Formación

• 3+ years of experience in operations roles.
• Financial services experience preferred.
• Customer-centric focus with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Attention to detail with a problem-solving and process improvement mindset.
• Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Self-motivation, adaptability, and responsiveness to coaching and training.

Responsabilidades

• Develop expertise in Client Compensation Operations processing and procedures.
• Serve as dedicated liaison, taking ownership of Client Compensation escalations.
• Process transactions with precision and accuracy, ensuring accurate and timely payments flow to financial advisors and their firms.
• Own and supervise firm-wide, multi-department projects to build or enhance experience workflows related to the department.
• Proactively review audit controls to mitigate risk, remove redundant requirements, and increase transparency with audit partners.
• Proactively assist with large-scale projects and transformation efforts.
• Plan and champion initiatives that enhance the advisor experience and positively impact the broader LPL organization.

Conocimientos

Customer focus

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Data presentation

Adaptability

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

Herramientas

Oracle (ComReg)

Tumbleweed

Salesforce

Excel (Advanced)

Descripción del empleo

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 to 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.

As an Associate Analyst within our Client Compensation Processing Operations team, you will play a critical role in delivering expert solutions to middle and back‑office operational inquiries and expediting advisor commission payments. You will have the opportunity to become a subject matter expert (SME) in the set-up of payout rules, products and sponsors, billing of fees and expenses, research and payout of advisor compensation, supporting financial advisors and ensuring accurate and timely payments. In this role, you will be responsible for activities related to the management and administration of financial advisors’ commissions payments which will include working with internal stakeholders and fund companies to resolve complex commission problems and processing commission payments. Being flexible and adaptable to competing priorities will be key success factors for this position.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in Client Compensation Operations processing and procedures
• Serve as dedicated liaison, taking ownership of Client Compensation escalations
• Process transactions with precision and accuracy, ensuring accurate and timely payments flow to financial advisors and their firms
• Own and supervise firm-wide, multi-department projects to build or enhance experience workflows related to the department
• Proactively review audit controls to mitigate risk, remove redundant requirements, and increase transparency with audit partners
• Proactively assist with large-scale projects and transformation efforts
• Plan and champion initiatives that enhance the advisor experience and positively impact the broader LPL organization

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

• 3+ years of experience in operations roles
• Financial services experience preferred
• Customer‑centric focus with a strong work ethic
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skillsAttention to detail with a problem‑solving and process improvement mindset
• Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely
• Self‑motivation, adaptability, and responsiveness to coaching and training

Preferences

• Knowledge of Oracle (ComReg) functionality, Tumbleweed, and Salesforce preferred
• MS Office, with advanced Excel skills including formulas, macros and Pivot tables
• Working knowledge of process improvement methodology (Lean, Agile, Six Sigma) preferred
• Alteryx and Varicent experience would be a plus
• FINRA Securities Industries Essentials (SIE) Certification (preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree

Pay Range

Pay Range: $21.00-$34.96/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.

Benefits

• 401K matching
• Health benefits
• Employee stock options
• Paid time off
• Volunteer time off

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 the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities.

Principals only.

Principals only.

EOE.

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].

Other information

EAC 5.19.26 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. * As reported by Financial Planning magazine, June 1996-2019, based on total revenue.