VP, Chief of Staff LPC
About The Position
LPL is seeking a results-driven and adaptable leader to serve as Chief of Staff for the Legal, Policy & Community Impact (LPC) organization. In this role, the VP, Chief of Staff will act as a strategic partner and operational leader, seamlessly balancing high-level strategic execution with attention to critical details. The ideal candidate is an innovative problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment, enabling the Managing Director and leadership team to focus on priorities that drive impact. This individual will play a key role in business execution and decision-making, consistently demonstrating sound judgment, objectivity, and reliability while fostering strong partnerships across Legal & Government Relations and the broader enterprise. This position will be based in LPL Financial’ s New York City office.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of experience, ideally within the financial services or technology sectors, with a proven track record in a prior Chief of Staff role, large-scale project management, corporate strategy, or similar leadership positions.
- Experience with analytics and reporting expertise, including the ability to interpret metrics, identify patterns, and synthesize insights from key performance indicators.
- Experience with demonstrated success in strategic planning and project management, with a strong sense of urgency and commitment to timely execution.
- Skilled at managing multiple priorities independently and effectively.
- Exceptional executive communication and synthesis skills—capable of distill
- Exceptional executive communication and synthesis skills—capable of distilling complex issues into clear, actionable insights.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Highly collaborative leader with experience influencing across business lines, functional areas, and organizational levels; able to hold peers and stakeholders accountable even without direct reporting authority.
- Proficiency in leveraging AI tools and technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in operations and decision-making.
- Strategic Thinking: Creates clarity in complex situations and aligns priorities to accelerate opportunities. Anticipates challenges and future trends, proactively adapting strategies and building contingencies. Serves as an innovative problem-solver and applies expertise to deliver solutions that drive long-term business impact.
- Operational Excellence: Translates vision into actionable plans and champions continuous improvement. Uses data-driven insights to monitor progress and optimize workflows. Breaks down silos to enable cross-functional collaboration and seeks external perspectives to evaluate risks and opportunities effectively.
Nice To Haves
- Juris Doctor
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver executive-level reports and presentations for the Management Committee and steering committees, providing strategic insights and thought leadership.
- Establish and maintain effective management and reporting routines that enable the Group Managing Director to focus on high-priority matters.
- Coordinate the execution of strategic initiatives and department-wide deliverables in partnership with senior leaders across LPC.
- Collaborate with the Group Managing Director and LPC senior leadership team to define department goals and translate the business plan into actionable outcomes.
- Oversee the LPC Leadership Team’s operating rhythm, including strategic reviews, goal-setting sessions, and leadership offsites.
- Manage governance of the department’s goals, ensuring transparency through key performance metrics that measure organizational effectiveness.
- Participate in ongoing business planning activities, including budgeting, headcount forecasting, priority setting, and initiative funding.
- Partner with other Chiefs of Staff to drive alignment and activation of firm-wide priorities.
- Oversee expense management, including headcount and departmental budget oversight.
- Prepare influential executive-level presentations to support fact-based business cases, recommendations, and program updates.
- Foster strong partnerships with senior leaders and cross-functional teams (e.g., Finance, People) to ensure timely delivery of firm-wide commitments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
