Associate Analyst, Networking

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Job Description:

The Associate Analyst role within the Networking department will be responsible for providing problem-solving, reporting, project and training support to the Networking team. This will require the Associate Analyst to have a foundational level of knowledge of all things realated to Direct Business and should be subject matter expert on things Networking. Support AVP on multiple and possibly overlapping projects. The ideal candidate will need to have an understanding of data analysis, and reporting tools and technology in general to effectively analyze business requirements, track project status, and translate business needs into technical requirements.  The candidate will also need strong interpersonal, organization and communication skills (written and verbal) to be effective in the role. 

Responsibilities:

• Communicate complex issues both in writing and verbally to management and internal/external vendors and customers
• Provide oversight of existing processes and mitigate risk against future firm impact
• Documents quality issues, performance measures and quality improvements for management review
• Support leadership on multiple and possibly overlapping projects
• Ability to take on new challenges
• Reengineer existing processes for improved experience and accuracy
• Coordination with internal and external team members to implement or support ongoing processes
• Process change management including updating and maintaining department controls and procedures
• Ability to meet strict deadlines with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to analyze information and strong reporting skills
• Involved with firm level mergers and acquisitions
• Update and maintain department procedures
• Communicate with other STO departments as well as external parties to resolve Networking realated issues
• Support and contribute toward the successful execution of projects and initiatives that support LPL’s priorities. Participate in UAT and scripts writing.
• Leverage technology to automate manual work and simplify processes where feasible to create a highly scalable, flexible, and efficient infrastructure.
• Handle escalations received from both the Service Center and Internal teams.
• Other assignments as required by Management

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience in the brokerage and financial services industry
• 2+ years of experience working with MS Access and MS Excel (Macro experience with excel)

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a keen attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to prioritize, lead and multi-task in a fast paced, ever changing environment.
• Ability to perform under pressure with competing deadlines
• Proven ability to prioritize, lead and multi-task in a fast paced, ever changing environment.
• Handle pressure well; you will be working with the senior team on advancing initiatives based on the data and analysis you provide.
• Personable and reliable self-starter who requires minimal management oversight for day-to-day work responsibilities
• Strong attention to detail with a pro-active approach to solving and preventing problem
• Driven individual, always seeking to improve and grow a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SQL and Alteryx for running data queries
• Communicate data related information to internal team and different business units
• Experience working with large data sets and ability to extract data into clean and concise data points
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, SharePoint, Smartsheet and BOX experience preferred.
• Bachelor Degree Preferred
• FINRA licenses preferred

 

Pay Range:

$20.23-$33.71/hour

 

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!

 

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 LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity

At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.

Why LPL?

• Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team. Learn more about our leadership team here!

• Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers here!

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• Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact. Learn more here!

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• Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here!

• Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home. Learn more here!

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

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 (855) 575-6947.

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