Sr Analyst - Overlay

lplfinancial; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 96,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC seeks a Senior Analyst for the Overlay Portfolio Management Group to lead delivery of the Tax Overlay Program and manage multiple initiatives against deadlines. You will interact with internal and external stakeholders to uphold business objectives and provide clear, actionable insights.

You will present analyses, train advisors, and help optimize investment processes while supporting strategic transitions for advisor clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience speaking to large audiences (up to 500).
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Knowledge of investment management operations with unified managed accounts.
• Knowledge of financial markets (equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, hedge funds).
• Fast-paced environment with daily deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Represent OPMG/Trading in enterprise projects and explain impact.
• Create trainings and present to advisors on the Tax Overlay Program.
• Develop business strategy for seamless transitions.
• Support multifaceted roadmap goals and meet deadlines.
• Manage cross-functional relationships with enterprise stakeholders.
• Conduct project reviews and produce executive reports.
• Act as senior trader, identify client accounts for optimization and execute trades.
• Collaborate with business, product management and technology to test improvements.
• Present transition analysis reports to Advisors and walk through plans.

Skills

Public speaking

Financial markets knowledge

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

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 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

As Senior Analyst of Overlay Portfolio Management Group, you will focus on the competencies that deliver on enterprise-wide projects, specifically focusing on the delivery and implementation of the LPL Tax Overlay Program. You will manage several initiatives simultaneously and deliver the OPMG deliverables by the stated deadlines. You will be required to interact with a range of internal and external stakeholders to uphold the success of the stated business objectives. Your key role is a balance of communication and tactical execution.

• Represent OPMG/Trading in large enterprise projects to explain the level of impact changes will have
• Create trainings, presentations and engage, both one on one and in group settings, with advisors to explain and educate on the Tax Overlay Program.
• Contribute to developing business strategy that allows for transition of firms to be seamless
• Support implementation of multifaceted roadmap goals within OPMG, ensuring that the tax overlay projects meet deadlines
• Manage cross functional relationships with key enterprise stakeholders
• Conduct project reviews and create detailed reports for executive leadership
• Optimize and improve processes and the overall approach were necessary
• Act as the senior trader and participate in trading responsibilities, including identifying client accounts for optimization (potential trading), execution of trade instructions, review & recommend transactions based on established guidelines, and consolidate & execute transactions across accounts for execution and allocation.
• Represent the tax overlay team and OPMG in discussions with business, product management, and technology partners to define and test process and technology improvements expected to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the investment process.
• Conduct analysis and create transition analysis reports for accounts interested in enrolling in the tax overlay program.
• Present completed transition analysis reports to Advisors, pitching the program and walking through their transition plan.

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge of investment management operations and practices with particular emphasis on unified managed accounts including trading and portfolio accounting systems
• Experience speaking to large audiences, up to 500 people
• Experience creating Power Point Presentations for various audience types including executive audiences and the public
• Knowledge of financial markets, including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and hedge funds
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with daily deadlines.
• Expert level knowledge of Excel and Power Point

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of LPL Advisory Account management processes, procedures, and systems
• Interest in, or progress towards, CFA designation
• Understanding of multi-factor risk models and optimization
• Understanding of Modern Portfolio Theory
• Communicate concisely objectives, outcomes, and progress
• Consistently deliver by specific deadlines
• Ability to multi-task and manage various projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail
• Capacity to manage high stress situations
• Conflict Resolution Skills

Pay Range

$95,996.00 - $159,959.00

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.

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 ad