SVP, Workforce Management & Capacity Forecasting

LPL Financial LLC; Fort Mill, Town of Charlotte (SC, NY); On-site; USD 189,000 - 315,000; 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 SVP, Workforce Management & Capacity Forecasting to lead enterprise forecasting, capacity planning, and workforce optimization across service, operations, and processing functions. You will drive analytics, governance, and capability development to align capacity with growth and strategic priorities.

You will collaborate with Service, Operations, Finance, Product, and Technology leaders to anticipate demand, enable scalable service delivery, and steward a

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in workforce management, capacity planning, or related functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the workforce capacity and planning strategy across all inbound service channels and operational processing functions.

Skills

Workforce forecasting

Capacity planning

Multi-channel operations

Analytics

Leadership

Generative AI familiarity

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workforce management software

AI analytics tools

Job description

Lead with Purpose, Unlock Your Team’s Passion At LPL, people leaders hold the key to the employee experience — shaping culture, driving performance, and guiding individuals to new heights. Because when that happens, we all win – clients, LPL, and most importantly our, employees. If you're ready to lead with intention and discover what’s possible, LPL Financial invites you to apply today.

The SVP, Workforce Management & Capacity Forecasting is a critical enterprise leader responsible for ensuring LPL’s Service and Operations teams have the right workforce capacity to deliver exceptional client experiences across all inbound service channels and operations processing functions. This senior leader will lead strategy, forecasting, planning, workforce management, and capacity optimization functions supporting a large-scale organization that spans contact center operations, digital engagement channels, operational processing teams, and future AI-enabled service models. This role will partner closely with Service, Operations, Finance, and other business leaders to anticipate demand, align capacity with growth objectives, and enable scalable service delivery in a rapidly evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the workforce capacity and planning strategy across all inbound service channels and operational processing functions.
• Lead enterprise forecasting, capacity planning, and workforce optimization to ensure the right resources, skills, and capabilities are available to support client and business demand.
• Build and continuously evolve a best-in-class workforce management capability that balances client experience, employee experience, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Leverage AI, automation, predictive analytics, and workforce intelligence solutions to improve forecasting accuracy, productivity, and operational effectiveness.
• Partner with Service, Operations, Product, Technology, Finance, and Business leaders to align workforce plans with growth objectives, strategic initiatives, and business priorities.
• Establish governance, performance metrics, and operating routines that drive accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and optimize the impact of digital service channels, self-service capabilities, AI-assisted support, and automation on workforce demand and capacity requirements.
• Influence organizational readiness for major business events, product launches, regulatory changes, and seasonal demand fluctuations to ensure service and operational resilience.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of workforce planning, workforce management, and analytics professionals.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on workforce trends, capacity risks, productivity opportunities, and the future of service and operations delivery.

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 in Business, Analytics, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Management, or another quantitative discipline.
• 15+ years of experience leading workforce management, capacity planning, operations planning, service operations, or related functions.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-channel customer service environments and operational processing functions.
• Expertise in workforce forecasting and management, capacity planning, operational analytics, service operations, and process optimization.
• Expertise with modern workforce management and operational planning technologies.

Preferences

• Experience within financial services, brokerage, banking, wealth management, or highly regulated industries.
• Experience implementing AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics solutions within service or operations environments.
• Experience leveraging Generative AI, agent-assist technologies, and automation platforms to drive productivity improvements.
• Knowledge of operations research, forecasting methodologies, and optimization techniques.
• Experience leading large-scale workforce transformation initiatives.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $189,108.00 - $315,180.00 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 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.

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities.

EOE.

EAC 5.19.26 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.