Regional Administrative Manager

LPL Financial LLC; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 165,000; 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 a Regional Branch Administrative Manager to lead branch office support staff across the East Coast. The role focuses on coordinating Client Service Associates and operations teams while enabling advisor growth and client service excellence.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in brokerage/financial services, FINRA licenses or completion within 90 days, and a breadth of experience across W2/1099 advisor models. Travel up to 40% is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in branch operations and staff leadership.
• Ability to coach and develop staff, improving advisor service.
• Demonstrated collaboration with multiple internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead branch office support staff including performance management and scheduling.
• Foster coaching and development to improve advisor satisfaction.
• Help hire and retain top branch support talent.
• Drive improvements in the admin branch vertical to meet advisor needs.
• Serve as liaison between advisors and service/operations teams.

Skills

Branch operations

Coaching culture

Customer focus

Cross-functional work

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

Job description

Job Overview:

We are looking for individuals to support the East Coast.

The Regional Branch Administrative Manager will be responsible for leading employee affiliation branch office support staff.

The Branch Administrative Manager will provide support to employee affiliation offices and teams including but not limited to, direct management of Client Service Associates and office support staff, coordinate Financial Advisor support efforts delivered through our Client Service Associates, Service and Operations Teams, and collaborate with various business partners to support the ongoing expansion of our national employee affiliation footprint.

Responsibilities:

• Manage branch office support staff, which includes, but not limited to, compensation and performance management, time management and capacity planning, goal setting, career development, etc.
• Foster a culture of coaching, learning and development with a strong emphasis on skills and behaviors that contribute to advisor satisfaction.
• Contribute to the development of the branch office support staff hiring strategy which aims to successfully identify, attract, onboard, and retain top talent.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts within the branch admin vertical based upon evolving advisor needs.
• Act as liaison between advisors and LPL service and operations; advocate for advisor and client needs, overseeing and supporting case managers dedicated to resolving complex and high priority issues.
• Execute on support staff training programs focused on skill advancement and career progression; help to identify and implement program improvements informed by advisor and staff feedback.
• Partner with the National Branch Manager on the admin vertical program design strategy and implementation.

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 brokerage/financial services industry knowledge
• FINRA Series 7/66 or completion of licenses within 90 days
• 2+ years knowledge and breadth of experience in financial services with background across both W2 and 1099 advisor models
• Ability to travel up to 40% throughout the year

Core Competencies:

• Self-starter with a strong branch operations background and proven ability to lead work efforts across multiple internal organizations
• Strong customer focus, excellent verbal and written communication skills and extremely organized
• Strong analytical, strategic planning skills and relationship management skills
• Proven ability to independently and efficiently manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast- paced environment

Preferences:

• Experience collaborating with and leading individuals across functional areas
• Demonstrated ability to establish productive relationships and interact effectively with business partners at all levels
• FINRA Series 24, 9/10
• Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Business, Accounting or Finance

Pay Range:

#LPL-PA Pay Range: $99,086.00 - $165,109.00

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.

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].

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