Succession Planning Analyst

LPL Financial LLC; Fort Mill, Town of Charlotte (SC, NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

health benefits

employee stock options

paid time off

volunteer time off

and more

Job summary

LPL Financial LLC is seeking an Analyst in the Succession Planning group to support end-to-end legacy planning offerings for its 32,000+ advisors. You will help deliver seamless services, manage project intake, and streamline processes to guide advisors in continuity and corporate planning decisions.

We value collaboration, integrity, and a proactive attitude as you work with internal partners to enhance scalable, data-driven solutions for advisor practices nationwide.

Qualifications

• Written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesize complex processes.
• Ability to execute strategies and track successful delivery.
• Problem-solving to analyze data, draw insights, and make data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support succession service offerings and maintain efficient processes.
• Manage project intake and workflows to meet milestones and advisor expectations.
• Oversee escalations with internal partners and advisors.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Data analysis

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Salesforce familiarity

Education

BA/BS in Business, Finance, or Economics

Tools

Salesforce

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:

Do you have a passion for delivering innovative solutions and results for clients? Do you desire to positively impact thousands of financial advisors and help them plan for the future, protect their life’s work, and realize their legacy? In that case, we want to hear from you! Capital Partners & Client Solutions is a fast-growing division with an entrepreneurial spirit focused on delivering innovative, industry-leading services to help advisor practices grow, protect, and plan for their legacy. The Succession Planning team delivers end-to-end legacy planning support for LPL's 32,000+ advisors. LPL's Capital Partners & Client Solutions group is seeking an Analyst to help deliver seamless Succession Planning Support offerings.

Responsibilities:

• Support succession service offerings and maintain/create efficient processes
• Manage succession planning project intake and workflows utilizing internal resources to ensure milestones are completed and advisor expectations are met
• Oversee escalations by both internal business partners and our advisors
• Understand continuity, succession, and corporate planning options to guide advisors to make educated decisions
• Support succession planning engagements with the ability to implement clear and concise strategies
• Leverage technology to automate manual work and simplify processes where feasible to create a highly scalable, flexible, and efficient infrastructure
• Interface with business unit counterparts to address specific needs of advisors
• Ad-hoc analysis, financial data entry, and additional responsibilities as required
• Present new ideas as we expand and iterate on our product offerings

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:

• BA/BS degree in Business, Finance, or Economics (or a related discipline)
• 2+ years of wealth management, corporate finance, investment banking, or corporate development customer service
• Core Competencies:
  • Written and verbal communication skills, ability to synthesize complex processes and communicate into digestible messages, ability to present complex topics in an engaging way with partners and clients
  • Ability to execute strategies and track successful delivery.
  • Problem-solving skills, ability to analyze data, draw insights, and make data-driven decisions.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and pivot as needed.
  • Ability to work within a team, take the initiative, and show strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work comfortably with incomplete information and deal with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-driven individual with a high level of motivation.
  • Positive attitude with a commitment to excellence and integrity.

Preferences:

• Experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce
• Knowledge of financial concepts

Pay Range:

$69,937.00 - $116,493.00 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.

Benefits:

• 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 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.

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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LPL Financial is the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer.* Our company is widely known for its financial strength, exceptional service, and favorable industry reputation among financial professionals. To understand who we are, it’s important to know our core belief: financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. LPL Financial creates the space to let you do what you do best – create personal, long-term client relationships that turn financial aspirations into realities. Each year, thousands of financial professionals successfully manage billions of dollars in assets. Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. To learn more about our organization visit our About LPL page.

* As reported by Financial Planning magazine, June 1996-2019, based on total revenue.

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