VP, Divisional Administrative Manager

LPL Financial; United States; Remote; USD 138,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Vice President, Divisional Administrative Manager to lead branch administrative strategy and talent development. The role involves shaping operational frameworks and ensuring advisor satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of leadership experience in financial services and possess strong strategic and collaborative skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in financial services and/or wealth management.
• FINRA Series 7/66 or ability to obtain within 180 days.
• 5+ years of experience leading distributed teams and developing senior-level talent.
• Prior experience executing enterprise-wide strategies across complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the national strategy for branch administrative management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop AVPs and senior managers to grow next-generation leadership talent.
• Own the design and evolution of the branch admin program.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Strategic Thinking

Operational Management

Client Focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, or a related field

Tools

Operational Frameworks

Project Management Tools

Job description

What if you could build a career where ambition meets innovation? At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. What if you could have access to cutting-edge resources, a collaborative environment, and the freedom to make an impact? If you're ready to take the next step, discover what’s possible with LPL Financial.

At LPL Financial, leadership means shaping the future of how we support advisors and their clients. The Vice President, Divisional Administrative Manager, will define and lead the branch admin strategy, scaling programs, developing next-generation leaders, and driving enterprise-wide initiatives. As part of Field Management’s senior leadership team, this role directly advances LPL’s mission: We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Job Overview:

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:

• 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 or ability to obtain within 180 days
• 5+ years of experience leading, distributed teams and developing senior-level talent
• Prior experience executing enterprise-wide strategies across complex organizations

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:

• Series 24 strongly preferred (or ability to obtain)
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, or a related field
• Exceptional communication and executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and represent the business internally and externally

Pay Range: $138,800-$231,400/year

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.

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. LPL supports over 29,000 financial advisors and the wealth-management practices of 1,100 financial institution, servicing and custodying approximately $1.9 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 7 million Americans.

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.

LPL is an equal opportunity employer.