Associate Analyst, Performance & Data Reconciliation

lplfinancial; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 2,872,000 - 4,782,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Financial is seeking a Performance and Data Reconciliation (PDR) Associate Analyst to resolve questions related to client reporting applications. You will serve as a liaison for advanced client reporting escalations and ensure top-tier service to clients.

The role focuses on transaction accounting, data quality, and cross-unit collaboration, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, problem solving, and timely communications. 2+ years in financial services preferred; SQL Studio experience a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in financial services with client-facing or operations experience.
• Experience with investment performance data and calculations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team on multiple client requests and escalations.
• Field escalations and provide performance explanations to clients.
• Analyze firm-wide investment activity for transaction accounting.
• Review performance figures and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with business units to fix recurring issues.
• Identify reporting defects and document data quality issues.
• Implement solutions under management direction.
• Oversee existing processes and mitigate risk.
• Provide ongoing reports interpreting data using statistical techniques.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

SQL basics

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

SQL Studio

Job description

Job Overview

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.

The Performance and Data Reconciliation (PDR) Associate Analyst is responsible for providing resolutions to all questions or requests related to all LPL Client Reporting Applications and/or software. PDR serves as a dedicated liaison for advanced Client Reporting escalations and strives to provide an unparalleled service experience to ensure all Client Reporting needs are exceeded. This role requires a strong customer focus in order provide top tier service experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with team members on multiple and possibly overlapping client requests.


• Supporting clients by fielding escalations and providing performance related explanations.


• Transaction accounting to analyze firm wide investment activity.


• Reviewing and validating performance figures and resolving any resulting discrepancies.


• Collaborating effectively and efficiently with other business units to correct recurring issues.


• Identifying reporting defects.


• Documenting data quality issues, performance measures, and quality improvements.


• Implementing solutions with management direction.


• Overseeing existing processes and mitigating risk against future firm impact.

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

• 2+ years in financial services with client facing or operations experience (comparable experience may be considered)

Core Competencies

• Capable of performing under pressure and adapt to changes in a team-oriented environment


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail


• Must have excellent verbal, listening, and written skills

Preferences

• Strong understanding of managing investment performance data


• Understanding of time-weighted and money-weighted performance calculations


• Knowledgeable in portfolio and investment sleeve transaction accounting and reconciliation


• Ability to interpret data and analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports


• Working knowledge of SQL Studio and willingness to learn


• SIE, Series 99 preferred

Pay Range

$20.85-$34.71/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.

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.

Information on Interviews

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview

Principals only. EOE.