Associate Analyst, Networking

LPL Financial•Fort Mill, SC

1d•$20 - $34

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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)
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.

Nice To Haves

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

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