Senior Analyst, Cybersecurity

LPL Financial•Charlotte, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Advisor Security Analyst is a high-visibility role that leads cybersecurity engagement, education, and risk-reduction initiatives for LPL advisors. The role serves as a trusted cybersecurity advisor and subject matter expert, helping advisors understand and implement security best practices while supporting broader organizational security objectives. It combines cybersecurity expertise with business acumen to raise awareness, influence risk-reduction strategies, and improve the security posture of the advisor community. The Senior Analyst manages complex advisor cybersecurity issues, leads strategic initiatives, develops educational content, and serves as a liaison among advisors, Cybersecurity, Technology, Compliance, and business stakeholders. The role operates with a high degree of autonomy, provides guidance to junior team members, leads projects and process improvements, and contributes to development of the Advisor Security program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Business, Technology, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or cyber incident response.
Experience managing cybersecurity incidents, investigations, and remediation efforts.
Strong understanding of multiple information security domains, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), network security, security awareness and training, data protection and encryption, threat intelligence, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
Familiarity with phishing simulation platforms, endpoint security technologies, and cybersecurity monitoring tools.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess risk and recommend effective solutions.
Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Ability to lead initiatives and influence outcomes across multiple organizations.
Strong stakeholder-management and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities effectively.
Ability to evaluate cybersecurity risks and recommend practical mitigations.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.
Must have valid U.S. work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship; the position does not offer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Industry certifications preferred: Security+, CISSP (or pursuing), CISM, GIAC certifications, or Certified Cybersecurity Practitioner (CC).

Responsibilities

Serve as an escalation point for complex advisor cybersecurity inquiries, incidents, and risk-related concerns.
Respond to advisor cybersecurity inquiries through shared mailboxes, inbound calls, and executive-level interactions.
Conduct detailed risk assessments and recommend actionable ways for advisors to mitigate cybersecurity threats.
Make outbound calls to advisors to support incident response, remediation, and information gathering for escalated investigations.
Build trusted relationships with advisors and business partners to proactively advance cybersecurity awareness and risk reduction.
Lead cybersecurity awareness initiatives, campaigns, and advisor outreach programs.
Identify emerging cybersecurity threats, industry trends, and advisor risk patterns, and recommend proactive mitigation strategies.
Lead cross-functional projects with Cybersecurity, Technology, Legal, Compliance, and Operations teams.
Participate in strategic planning to improve advisor cybersecurity services, processes, and tools.
Analyze operational metrics and trends and recommend improvements to service delivery and cybersecurity effectiveness.
Develop, create, review, evaluate, and continually improve cybersecurity training materials, presentations, communications, and awareness content.
Facilitate instructor-led training, webinars, workshops, and presentations for advisors, clients, and internal stakeholders.
Ensure educational content reflects evolving threats, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
Serve as a subject matter expert for advisor cybersecurity education and awareness programs.
Coordinate advisor-related cybersecurity incident response and support investigations involving phishing, account compromise, malware, and other cyber threats.
Collaborate with Cybersecurity teams to identify root causes, assess impacts, and develop remediation guidance.
Evaluate security trends, incident data, and threat intelligence to identify systemic risks and improvement opportunities.
Help develop and maintain advisor-focused security controls, standards, and best practices.
Review and optimize workflows, procedures, and service models to drive continuous improvement.
Create, maintain, and govern standard operating procedures, playbooks, and knowledge-management documentation.
Recommend enhancements to cybersecurity tools, processes, reporting capabilities, and advisor-facing services.
Support audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments as needed.
Mentor and guide Analyst I and Analyst II team members and share knowledge.
Assist management with onboarding, training, and development of new team members.
Lead team projects and workstreams while promoting collaboration and operational excellence.