AVP, Overlay Portfolio Management Group (OPMG)

LPL Financial•Charlotte, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As Assistant Vice President of Overlay Portfolio Management Group, you will focus on the competencies that deliver on implementing a World Class Investment Platform. You will achieve this by prioritizing work on enterprise-wide projects, specifically focusing on enhancements to the Model Wealth Portfolio UMA Platform and the other Centrally Managed Platforms. You will lead multiple initiatives within this program simultaneously and will be required to deliver the Centrally Managed Platform deliverables by the stated deadlines. You will be required to interact with a range of internal and external stakeholders to uphold the success of the stated business objectives. Your key role is a balance of communication and tactical execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Series 7 & 65/66
Knowledge of investment management operations and practices with particular emphasis on unified managed accounts including trading and portfolio accounting systems
Capacity to manage high stress situations
Knowledge of financial markets, including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and hedge funds
Communicate concisely objectives, outcomes, and progress
Consistently deliver by specific deadlines
Ability to multi-task and manage various projects simultaneously
Attention to detail
Conflict Resolution Skills
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with daily deadlines.
Consistently deliver by specific deadlines
Highly collaborative with experience in leading and influencing teams and individuals across lines of business, functional areas and different levels of an organization
Courage to hold peers and others not directly in the reporting line accountable
Experience communicating gaps and influencing product management partners to ensure that technical requirements are representative of team needs

Nice To Haves

Strategic thought leader that can influence others to drive meaningful outcomes
Detail-oriented and strong analytical skills
Expert user of Microsoft Excel, Access and PowerPoint, including pivot tables and smart sheets
Expert presentation skills, both in terms of creating clear messaging and professional presentation and delivery.
Strong intrapersonal and team-building skills
Accessible and approachable
Ambitious in goal setting and fearless in the pursuit of greatness
Demonstrated experience in team management, leadership, coaching, and/or working in cross functional teams/projects.
Embraces change, envisions impact, and brings others along the journey.
Balances “now achievements” with potential future outcomes.
Innovative; thinks outside the box, exploring new ideas and experimenting with novel approaches.
Applies analysis, diverse perspectives, experience and judgment to enhance planning and make good decisions.
Remains robust under pressure and can recover from setbacks quickly and effectively.
Recognizes and acts on their responsibility as an inclusive leader and influences the LPL values
Has a passion for what they do and why they do it, contributing to and creating an atmosphere that radiates enthusiasm, and optimism.
Recognizes individual and team contributions regularly; providing constructive feedback that promotes growth.
Open to change and adapts to new challenges or responsibilities, contributing to a positive team dynamic.
Show integrity, honesty and transparency
Willingness to share knowledge, utilize diverse perspectives and support team efforts
Performs the work to achieve success, assisting in the delivery of projects and initiatives throughout the firm that drives toward goal achievement.
Operates with a focus on process and quality, identifying obstacles and risks to solve problems.
Analyzes situations carefully, generating and organizing ideas, weighing options and designing a systematic plan of action that stages activities and adjust with contingency plans.
Applies knowledge of internal structures, process and talent to resourcing efforts
Identify training needs and provide opportunities for skill development related to operational excellence methodologies (like Lean Management System, Six Sigma).
Monitors and reviews identified risks and risk processes to track risk management strategies and their effectiveness.
Track record of delivering on high priority cross functional projects in an Advisory, wealth management, or investment management environment
Experience in building teams to operationalize new business lines while ensuring that they are scalable and best in class.
Knowledge of LPL Advisory Account management processes, procedures, and systems.
Passionately curious dynamic and innovative collaborator, excited to learn from each other and share your own expertise

Responsibilities

Collaborate across the firm to maintain alignment on vision, strategy, and performance to goals, approaching strategy with an entrepreneurial mindset, leveraging critical thinking to increase the value proposition of assigned products and programs.
Demonstrate knowledge of LPL platforms, products and services
Actively anticipates, identifies, and manages risks within Managed Accounts scope and at the company
Work closely with business and technical partners to align goals and priorities, including providing vision for PI events and backlog management.
Work closely the Operations, Service and Trading Teams on department and firm level initiatives.
Work with external Trading Vendors on prioritization of enhancements and defect management.
Drive organizational change management for transformational efforts including development of training programs and communications.
Contribute to developing business strategy that allows for transition of firms to be seamless
Implement multifaceted roadmap goals within OPMG
Manage relationships with key enterprise stakeholders
Develop roadmaps, plans and metrics that communicate progress, risks, issues and approach to execution that support continuous learning and improve outcomes.
Drive significant operating efficiencies through continuous improvement best practices
Prepare influential executive-level presentations to facilitate fact-based business cases, recommendations, and program updates.
Optimizing and improving processes and the overall approach where necessary