Strategic Partnerships Director

LPL Financial; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Financial is seeking an AVP of Strategic Partners to build and manage third-party partnerships that enhance advisor and client experiences. You will govern a large, evolving pipeline through evaluation, due diligence, contracting, onboarding, and ongoing relationship management.

The role demands exceptional relationship-building, organizational awareness, and the ability to translate strategy into execution across a broad enterprise.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in strategic partnership/vendor management roles.
• Experience presenting to leadership and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Set direction and manage a portfolio of partner opportunities through evaluation, contracting, onboarding, and launch.
• Maintain visibility into pipeline stages, strategic rationale, owners, actions, risks, and milestones.
• Build strategic relationships across Product, Technology, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Procurement, Finance, Marketing, Operations and other stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Vendor management

Project management

Relationship building

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

LPL Financial is seeking an AVP of Strategic Partners to build and manage third-party partnerships that enhance advisor and client experiences. You will govern a large, evolving pipeline through evaluation, due diligence, contracting, onboarding, and ongoing relationship management.

The role demands exceptional relationship-building, organizational awareness, and the ability to translate strategy into execution across a broad enterprise.