VPII, Software Engineering Manager

Do you love working with stakeholders and finding the win-win? Are you passionate about shaping a strategic transformation agenda, driving execution, and leading change? Are you motivated by developing a technology team to become true experts? Do you love puzzles and problem solving? Are you interested in being part of a team that is working to transform and do things differently? If so, LPL Financial is the place for you!

LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, supporting more than 18,000 financial advisors, 800 institution-based investment programs and 450 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor.

At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

As the VPII of Software Engineering for Portfolio Accounting, Multi-Custody and Order Entry at LPL, you will lead a team of technology professionals who are responsible for overseeing the current state technology and operations supporting LPL’s growing base of advisors, institutions, and $1.2T in AUM. Moreover, considering LPL’s past and projected future growth, you will be responsible for collaborating with product and business partners to define and execute on the future state transformation, parts of which require an assessment and rehaul of 3rd party applications, platform scalability and resiliency and migration to the cloud with an eye to sustainability, quality and enabling business efficiencies. You will play a critical role in creating an experience that both delights clients and reduces LPL’s cost to serve.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and transform LPL’s Portfolio Accounting, Multi-Custody and Order Entry Technology through thought leadership and relevant experience as the teams work to define future state.
• Develop positive relationships with business and product partners to understand their needs, manage expectations, deliver value-add solutions and support translation of problem statements into system requirements.
• Build strong relationships with critical vendor partners to understand capabilities and bring ideas on how to leverage existing and new capabilities aligned to business goals.
• Use customer and business feedback to inform roadmaps and non-functional goals.
• Establish a vision, align employees to it and clearly articulate the path to achieve the vision.
• Drive and participate in activities which drive the design and development of high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems, full application life-cycle coordination and management of deliverables in alignment with best practices and organizational compliance goals.
• Collaborate with other shared services teams (technical and non-technical) to ensure solutions and platforms are both functional and sustainable.
• Coach and mentor direct reports for performance, development, and engagement of them, and for them to do the same for the teams they lead.

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience . We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment , are client-focused , team oriented , and can execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement .

• A leader who sees the big picture and executes at scale by anticipating future consequences and trends, leveraging KPIs to understand what’s happening with the business and understands the rationale for the strategy and articulates it through compelling story telling (written and verbal).
• Someone who quickly identifies and solves problems within the scope of their teams, knows when to escalate issues to move concerns forward and, when faced with ambiguity, steps into the void to find solutions.
• A leader who speaks with clarity and candor and in business terms while also listening with the goal of understanding and enabling collaboration.
• Someone who is thoughtful and makes decisions based upon data to implement well-rounded, sustainable processes and outcomes.
• A leader who has the courage to have respectful and difficult conversations, provide real-time feedback, and takes appropriate actions to enable course correction.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of demonstrated development team leadership in Agile and/or product-based delivery methodologies.
• 15+ years of experience within a combination of .NET, Angular and JavaScript, SQL Server, AWS, Git, Visual Studio and/or front-end technologies.
• Superior communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Expert consensus-builder who drives change across initiatives within and outside direct accountability and evaluates solutions to the most complex business challenges.
• Demonstrated experience in shaping a strategic vision, driving execution and leading change.
• Track record for building and leading diverse teams and growing/hiring successors.

Pay Range:

$199,400-$299,100/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. 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. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

Why LPL?

At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.

We are one team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.

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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 (800) 877-7210.