VP, Divisional Administrative Manager

LPL Financial; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 142,964 - 238,342; 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 seasoned leader for the Vice President, Divisional Administrative Manager role to shape the branch admin function across Linsco and L&S. You will oversee regional leaders, partnering with senior executives to drive growth, operational excellence, and advisor satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of leadership in financial services, FINRA licenses, and a track record of building scalable programs while managing a distributed team. Travel up to 20% is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in financial services and/or wealth management.
• FINRA Series 7/66 required; Series 24 strongly preferred (or ability to obtain).
• 5+ years of experience leading large, distributed teams and developing senior-level talent.
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, governance, and evolution of the branch admin program across Linsco and L&S.
• Lead AVPs and senior managers to grow next-generation leadership talent.
• Establish talent strategies to attract, retain, and advance administrative professionals.
• Drive strategic cross-functional partnerships with Finance, Human Capital, Technology, and Operations.
• Advise Field Management leadership on advisor model evolution and client needs.

Skills

Leadership experience

Executive presence

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or related field

FINRA Series 7/66

Series 24 (preferred)

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.

The Vice President, Divisional Administrative Manager, is a senior leader within LPL’s Field Management team. Field Management provides end-to-end leadership support to advisors and staff through managing personnel, practices, and properties to drive outsized growth and satisfaction. As VP, you will shape the vision, strategy, and execution of the branch administrative function across Linsco and Liquidity & Succession ensuring LPL continues to take care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients.

This role carries enterprise-wide responsibility for building, scaling, and continuously improving the branch administrative support model. You will directly oversee a team of regional leaders while partnering with senior executives across Field Management, Service & Operations, Advisor Growth Solutions, and Corporate Development to drive business growth, operational excellence, and advisor satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• This position will provide coverage across Central to West Coast time zones.*

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the national strategy for branch administrative management across Linsco and L&S
• Translate LPL’s enterprise priorities into actionable goals for Regional Admin Managers and Branch Admin leaders.
• Serve as a senior advisor to Field Management leadership, shaping the future design of LPL’s employee advisor models.

People & Talent Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop AVPs and senior managers to grow next-generation leadership talent.
• Establish talent strategies to attract, retain, and advance top administrative professionals across regions.
• Foster a culture of empowerment, professional development, and “unreasonable hospitality” in service of advisors and clients.

Program Ownership & Continuous Improvement

• Own the design, governance, and evolution of the branch admin program, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and consistency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on advisor, staff, and business partner feedback.
• Partner with National Admin Manager to co-lead enterprise initiatives including career pathing, training, and capacity modeling.

Advisor & Client Advocacy

• Serve as senior liaison between advisors and the enterprise, ensuring that branch administrative strategy aligns with advisor needs and client expectations.
• Oversee escalation frameworks for high-priority advisor issues in collaboration with LPL’s Service & Operations leadership.
• Champion the voice of the advisor in enterprise forums and strategic initiatives.

Enterprise Partnerships

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in Finance, Human Capital, Technology, Service & Operations, and Advisor Growth Solutions to support recruiting, onboarding, and acquisitions within Linsco and L&S
• Represent the admin vertical in strategic planning sessions, and enterprise transformation initiatives.

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

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in financial services and/or wealth management
• FINRA Series 7/66 required; Series 24 strongly preferred (or ability to obtain)
• 5+ years of experience leading large, distributed teams and developing senior-level talent
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Core Competencies

• Strategic Leadership – defines vision, drives enterprise strategy, and influences organizational outcomes
• Talent Development – builds leadership pipelines and develops senior-level talent
• Operational Excellence – designs scalable programs, processes, and governance models
• Advisor & Client Focus – champions advisor needs to elevate client experiences
• Collaboration & Influence – builds cross-functional partnerships and drives alignment at the executive level

Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, or a related field
• FINRA Series 24 required within a defined timeframe if not already held
• Experience influencing enterprise-level strategy and outcomes
• Track record of designing and executing enterprise-wide strategies across complex organizations
• Exceptional communication and executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and represent the business internally and externally

Pay Range

$142,964.00 - $238,342.00

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.

• 401K matching
• health benefits
• employee stock options
• paid time off
• volunteer time off

Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

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.

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

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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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