AVP, Growth Strategy & Execution

LPL Financial; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 118,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Health benefits

Employee stock options

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Job summary

LPL Financial is seeking an AVP to turn ideas into actions driving growth of the firm and engagement with financial advisors. The role blends strategic thinking, market sizing, and data analysis within a fast-paced Client Success Business Management & Strategy team. Location options include Ft.

Mill or Tempe offices, with a focus on high-impact initiatives. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in strategy or management consulting, and a track record in growth strategy, innovation, and product

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategy or management consulting.
• Experience in growth strategy, growth hacking, innovation, and new ventures.
• Background in product strategy and development.
• Experience in business management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support initiatives with material impact on LPL and clients.
• Build strategic perspectives and lead project execution.
• Collaborate with key partners and leaders across LPL.
• Interact with advisors to gather feedback and insights.
• Lead data insights and reporting for assigned projects.
• Create and deliver presentations on growth strategies and plans.
• Balance strategy execution with business management tasks.
• Maintain communications channels and data management.
• Coordinate with internal partners on deliverables.
• Support business continuity planning efforts.
• Manage special projects like process improvements and data analysis.
• Drive cross-functional change initiatives on behalf of the Chief of Staff.
• Develop materials and PowerPoint presentations ad hoc.
• Support planning and execution of team events and engagement activities.

Skills

Strategy consulting

Growth strategy

Innovation

Product strategy

Business management

Education

MBA degree preferred

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 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.

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.

Job Overview:

The AVP role will be a key player in turning ideas into actions that drive the future growth of LPL, and deeper engagement with our financial advisors into reality. We are looking for candidates who are adept at identifying market opportunities, prioritizing initiatives, developing go-to-market strategies, reaching product-market fit, and tracking results.

The AVP role will be part of our fast-paced Client Success Business Management & Strategy team where LPL dreams big – setting an ambitious vision – then owns, develops, and drives the highest impact levers – turning this vision into reality. Our AVPs combine strategic thinking, human-centered design, market research & sizing, business management, and data analysis to explore, ideate, and incubate the opportunities that will set LPL apart from the competition.

This is based in either our Ft. Mill or Tempe office.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support initiatives that will have a material impact on LPL and our clients
• Build strategic perspectives and lead project execution
• Collaborate with key partners and leaders across LPL
• Interact with advisors to receive feedback and uncover insights
• Lead data insights and reporting for assigned projects
• Create and deliver presentations (e.g. growth strategies, data insights, project plans and updates) - that will be presented to partners and leaders throughout the organization
• 50/50 Strategy execution and Business management
• Maintain key communications channels and data management
• Work with internal partners on preparation of key deliverables
• Support Business Continuity Planning efforts
• Manage special projects such as process improvements, data analysis/compilation, presentations, report building
• Drive cross-functional change efforts on behalf of the Chief of Staff
• Develop materials and PowerPoint presentations on an ad hoc basis
• Support successful planning and execution of team events and engagement activities

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:

• 5+ years of experience in either strategy or management consulting in areas that include; growth strategy, growth “hacking”, innovation and new ventures, product strategy & development, business management

Core Competencies:

• Analytical skills with an ability to identify relevant data + insights and present in an actionable manner
• Superior people and communication skills
• Superior presentation skills & ability to build a story narrative
• Able to take complex topics and make them easy to understand
• Experience of merging human-centered design with growth strategy

Preferences:

• Strong knowledge of the wealth management industry and how financial advisors operate their business
• Management Consulting experience
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree preferred

Pay Range:

$117,935.00 - $196,524.00

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 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.

EOE.

Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from a @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].

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