Strategy Activation AVP - LAP Growth & Operations

LPL Financial; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 114,000 - 190,000; 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, Strategy Activation to lead the LAP program, overseeing onboarding, governance, billing oversight, and vendor management. You will collaborate with product, compliance, risk, and technology teams to scale the platform from pilot to enterprise capability.

In this role you will drive operational excellence, manage governance, and provide strategic recommendations while monitoring KPIs and ensuring regulatory compliance across the advisor operations landscape.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in wealth management, advisor platform operations, program management, business management, or related functions.
• Understanding of advisory platforms, custody relationships, onboarding, supervision, billing, or advisor operations.
• Stakeholder management, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the operational owner of the LPL Access Portfolios (LAP) program, overseeing day-to-day execution, performance management, risk identification, issue resolution, and operational readiness.
• Lead the end-to-end advisor lifecycle, including intake, eligibility review, onboarding, approvals, participation monitoring, and support for M&A-related transitions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance scalability, strengthen operational controls, improve advisor experience, and support future program growth.
• Maintain and evolve program governance, policies, procedures, operating rhythms, and supervisory requirements to ensure a controlled and sustainable operating environment.
• Partner with Compliance, Legal, Risk, Finance, Operations, Service, and Compensation teams to ensure effective execution, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional alignment.
• Oversee key operational processes including billing oversight, reconciliations, refunds, access administration, vendor management, and quality assurance activities.
• Manage governance committee activities, including reporting, performance reviews, action-item tracking, escalations, and advisor approval processes.
• Monitor program KPIs, operational metrics, and service outcomes to identify trends, mitigate risks, and inform leadership decision-making.
• Serve as the primary business liaison for internal stakeholders and external partners, coordinating issue resolution, operational enhancements, and program implementation activities.
• Provide business management support for LAP, including capacity planning, executive reporting, strategic recommendations, and accountability for achieving program objectives and growth priorities.

Skills

Wealth management experience

Program management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Orion Advisor Technology

Job description

LPL Financial is seeking an AVP, Strategy Activation to lead the LAP program, overseeing onboarding, governance, billing oversight, and vendor management. You will collaborate with product, compliance, risk, and technology teams to scale the platform from pilot to enterprise capability.

In this role you will drive operational excellence, manage governance, and provide strategic recommendations while monitoring KPIs and ensuring regulatory compliance across the advisor operations landscape.