AVP, Product Owner

LPL Financial•Fort Mill, SC

1d•$106,502 - $177,572

About The Position

LPL Financial is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Product Owner to provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of fraud‑related products, capabilities, and enterprise initiatives that strengthen the firm’s defenses against financial crime. This AVP will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of LPL’s fraud‑prevention and detection ecosystem as the firm continues its digital transformation and modernization journey. This leader will serve as the strategic bridge between business and technology teams, guiding long‑term product vision while ensuring delivery of high‑value, scalable fraud solutions. The AVP, Product Owner maximizes the value of fraud technology investments by defining clear outcomes, prioritizing initiatives based on risk and business impact, and championing best‑in‑class fraud capabilities across the enterprise. Working in close partnership with the Product Manager and senior stakeholders across Fraud Operations, Cybersecurity, Compliance, Technology, and the business, this role will influence fraud strategy, translate complex fraud‑mitigation needs into actionable roadmaps, and drive execution from concept through delivery. The ideal candidate brings strong product leadership, deep domain expertise in fraud and financial‑crime risks, and the ability to manage large‑scale, cross‑functional initiatives with significant organizational impact. This AVP will oversee the evolution of detection tools, rule strategies, analytics, machine‑learning models, and client‑focused prevention experiences to protect advisors, clients, and the firm. The role requires forward‑thinking leadership, analytical strength, and an enterprise mindset to drive sustainable risk reduction while enabling business growth. We are looking for collaborative leaders who thrive in dynamic environments, influence without authority, and deliver innovative solutions that enhance client experience, minimize fraud losses, and increase operational efficiency.

Requirements

4-7+ years of experience in product management/ownership within the financial services space.
3-5+ years of experience in fraud operations, fraud analytics, or Anti-Money Laundering (AML).
Experience with fraud‑mitigation platforms, case‑management systems, rule engines, risk‑scoring tools, or machine‑learning–driven fraud models.
Strong understanding of fraud types, including account takeover, identity theft, ACH/wire fraud, money movement fraud, check fraud, application fraud, and scams.
Deep knowledge of Agile methods, product lifecycle management, and delivery best practices.
Ability to lead in high‑stakes, fast‑moving environments involving real‑time risk and operational dependencies.
Demonstrated success influencing senior leaders and driving outcomes across cross‑functional teams without direct authority.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex fraud‑risk concepts into clear business and technical requirements.
Strong analytical mindset and the ability to assess tradeoffs among cost, performance, risk, and timeline.
Proven ability to transform fraud‑risk strategies into scalable product capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Certified Product Owner (CSPO/PSPO)

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain the strategic vision for fraud‑prevention and detection products in partnership with senior stakeholders in Fraud, Risk, Cybersecurity, and the business.
Lead end‑to‑end product lifecycle strategy, from ideation through execution, ensuring alignment with enterprise fraud and risk objectives.
Partner with the Product Manager to define multi‑year roadmaps, key capabilities, and investments needed to modernize LPL’s fraud ecosystem.
Break down strategic initiatives into actionable epics and user stories, prioritizing the backlog based on fraud risk, enterprise value, operational impact, and technical dependencies.
Serve as the primary voice of the product for business leaders, ensuring clarity, alignment, and consistent communication of priorities, progress, risks, and decisions.
Drive cross‑organizational collaboration across Fraud Operations, Technology, Data Science, Cybersecurity, and other partners, ensuring seamless execution of complex fraud initiatives.
Monitor fraud trends, emerging threats, and technology advancements to influence proactive enhancements and innovation.
Collaborate with Technology teams to define acceptance criteria, delivery expectations, and quality standards.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and ensure the team is empowered with clear direction, timely decisions, and removal of blockers.
Validate delivered functionality, ensuring product increments meet business and risk‑mitigation objectives.
Represent the product and the Scrum Team in cross‑program, cross‑product, and enterprise planning discussions.
Advocate for technical enablers and platform enhancements necessary to support long‑term fraud‑prevention strategy.
Maintain product KPIs and reporting, including loss avoidance, detection accuracy, operational efficiency, and client‑experience metrics.
Contribute to annual planning, budgeting, and prioritization for fraud technology and operational improvements.
Strengthen relationships across senior stakeholders and ensure transparency into product priorities, dependencies, and outcomes.
Coordinate and track interdependent fraud initiatives across the enterprise to ensure alignment and cohesive risk‑mitigation strategy.