AVP, Product Management - Trading

AVP, Product Owner In Trading

LPL Financial is seeking an AVP, Product Owner in trading within LPL's Product Management, one of the most visible departments in our organization. As a trusted business partner you will drive outcomes, lead cross-functional teams, drive strategy and contribute to the deep and thoughtful analysis that enables our leadership team to make informed decisions in our trading and vendor integrated platforms, focusing on advisor experience, operational efficiency, trade routing and order management, and related technology and vendor solutions.

To be successful in this role, the candidate should have a strong understanding of complexities in how financial professionals and wealth managers run their businesses with emphasis on the lifecycle of the trading function here at LPL and how that is essential to the ongoing management of the end client relationship. Having a consultative mindset and an exceptional understanding of financial services and the regulatory environment we operate, as well as Agile software development and management is critical. The candidate needs to lead interactions with clients, business leads, cross-functional teams internally, and external business partners and vendors to drive key outcomes in support of our long-term strategy.

The AVP, Product Owner of trading helps bring purpose to the Scrum Team and is charged with maximizing the value of the team's work. The Product Owner maintains the Product Backlog and works closely with Stakeholders, Clients, and the Business to cultivate and nurture a community around the product. The Product Owner is a liaison between the Scrum Team and Stakeholders, and ensures the team builds the right product solutions at the right time. The Product Owner provides "who, what, and why" so that the Scrum Team can answer "how."

Responsibilities :

• Meet with Stakeholders to understand the strategic vision for the Product
• Collaborate with the Product Manager to define Features
• Break Features down to User Stories and prioritize the Product Backlog
• Be a conduit between the Scrum Team and the Business to eliminate interruption
• Drive collaboration and coordination across business and technology throughout the development process
• Communicate with stakeholders, end users, business and IT and manage partner their expectations
• Bring business expertise that prioritizes and accepts the work developed by team(s)
• Assist the Scrum Team with creating Acceptance Criteria and defining the team's "Definition of Ready" and 'Definition of Done'
• Be available to the Scrum Team to answer questions about the Product by attending Scrum Ceremonies
• Review User Stories to ensure all defined Acceptance Criteria has been met
• Showcase the Scrum Team's accomplishments and receive feedback at Demo & Review
• Represent the Scrum Team at SoS and keep a pulse on the direction of the Program
• Be an advocate for the Scrum Team and explain their capabilities and limitations to the Business, and set the team up for success
• Contribute to the efforts of the Trading Product Management team by executing strategies that help LPL evolve into an industry leading trading organization, delivering best in class trading functionality and advisor experiences.
• Contribute to the governance and production of the department's executive-level dashboard, which includes key performance metrics that provide transparency and a view into our progress towards achieving strategic objectives
• Establish effective working relationships with all stakeholders and ensure effective portfolio communications
• Ensure effective reporting of all products to enable stakeholders, sponsors and management to make appropriate decisions
• Formulate, organize and monitor inter-connected products and initiatives

What Are We Looking For?

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience . We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented , and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement .

Requirements :

Preferred Core Competencies :

Pay Range : $106,088-$176,813 / year

Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

Company Overview :

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq : LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

Join LPL Financial : Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity

At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation's leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.

Why LPL?

Innovative Environment : We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team.

Limitless Career Potential : Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential.

Unified Mission : We are one team on one missiontaking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients.

Impactful Work : Our size is just right for you to make a real impact.

Commitment to Equality : We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Community Focus : We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same.

Benefits and Total Rewards : Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home.

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life's aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews :

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview,