SVP, Head of Client Compensation
About The Position
At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. What if you could have access to cutting-edge resources, a collaborative environment, and the freedom to make an impact? If you're ready to take the next step, discover what’s possible with LPL Financial. The SVP, Head of Client Compensation is a strategic leader responsible for driving operational excellence, advisor compensation transformation, and technology-enabled process improvements. Reporting to the EVP of Operations, this role oversees key teams including Client Compensation, Advisory Operations, Performance & Data Reconciliation, and Client Technology Management. The position plays a critical role in mergers and acquisitions, clearing service expansion, and delivering a best-in-class client and advisor experience.
Requirements
- 15+ years in financial services with deep expertise in advisor compensation, broker-dealer operations, and wealth management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field; MBA preferred.
- Proven success in transformation leadership, change management, and employee engagement.
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or similar methodologies.
- Expertise in compensation structures and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Lead transformation initiatives focused on process optimization, automation, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee advisor compensation operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scalability.
- Manage service delivery across multiple channels and offshore partners, meeting SLAs and enhancing client experience.
- Drive organizational change management, diversity and inclusion, and employee engagement programs.
- Ensure regulatory compliance, mitigate risk, and maintain strong internal controls.
- Collaborate with Finance, HR, and Compliance on compensation policies and audits.
- Manage budgets, resource planning, and performance reporting using data-driven insights.
- Represent Operations in firm-wide initiatives, regulatory engagements, and vendor negotiations.
- Develop and retain top talent across geographically dispersed teams.
Benefits
- 401K matching
- health benefits
- employee stock options
- paid time off
- volunteer time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
