Associate Analyst, Operations

LPL Financial•Fort Mill, SC

4d•$22 - $37

About The Position

The Associate Analyst will work within the Client Reporting (Statements Communications) team in LPL Financial’s Operations organization. The team manages regulatory mailings, including Trade Confirmations, Prospectuses, Monthly and Quarterly Statements, and Client Letters, as well as Return Mail and Doing Business As (DBA) Statement Logos. The role collaborates across departments to support accurate and timely delivery of client communications.

Requirements

At least 2 years of professional experience in business operations or financial services.
At least 2 years of intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and complex formulas.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Collaborative approach and ability to contribute in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SQL or similar scripting languages.
Experience working with large data sets and performing quality control oversight.
Experience collaborating across multiple internal business units and with an offshore team.
Experience with Lean Six Sigma, Design Thinking, or Agile-Scrum methodologies.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field.
FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) and/or Series 99 certification.

Responsibilities

Execute daily, weekly, and monthly operational tasks, including vendor file transmissions, data validation, and reporting.
Perform test scripts and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for statement-related systems and enhancements.
Analyze exception reports related to the delivery of statements, confirmations, letters, and prospectuses.
Support internal and external audit requests by providing accurate documentation and data.
Review and improve departmental processes to enhance risk oversight, operational efficiency, and consistency in client communications.