Senior Analyst, Overlay Trading

LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.$95K — $159K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Series 7 and 65 (or 66) licenses required
  • 5+ years of financial industry experience in high-volume, deadline-driven settings
  • 3+ years of experience in Fixed Income Overlay trading
  • Proficient in MS Excel; introductory knowledge of Visual Basic
  • Experience in enterprise project management

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor team members, ensuring alignment with operational goals
  • Design and oversee trading procedures for centrally managed platforms
  • Act as a subject matter expert on portfolio strategies and workflows
  • Drive cross-functional projects from conception to execution
  • Investigate and resolve complex operational and trading issues
  • Implement process improvements for efficiency and risk management
  • Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to enhance business operations

Benefits

  • 401K matching
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Employee stock options
  • Paid time off
  • Volunteer time off
  • Supportive and competitive total rewards package
Full Job Description
Job Overview:

The Senior Overlay Analyst is a critical member of the Overlay Portfolio Management Group (OPMG) and is responsible for the day-to-day management and trading of LPL's centrally managed platforms. The Senior Overlay Analyst ensures that all accounts are managed in-line with the selected investment strategies. In addition, the Senior Overlay Analyst develops and maintains regular and ad-hoc reports that allow LPL Leadership to better monitor and understand the drivers of the Centrally Managed Platforms. The Senior Overlay Analyst is a leader among the team, providing coaching and mentorship and guidance to other Analysts.

Responsibilities:
  • Acts as a team lead, providing coaching, mentorship, and day-to-day guidance to analysts while supporting team priorities and operational execution.
  • Designs, develops, and oversees the execution of trading and operational processes across LPL's centrally managed platforms.
  • Serves as a subject matter expert on portfolio management strategies, platform workflows, and operational procedures.
  • Leads and contributes to cross-functional projects, platform enhancements, and business initiatives from planning through implementation.
  • Research and resolve complex operational issues, escalations, and trading-related exceptions.
  • Drives process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, controls, and risk management.
  • Identifies opportunities to improve business processes and collaborate with partners across Wealth Management and the broader enterprise to implement solutions.
  • Supports leadership on strategic initiatives, incident response, and other high-priority operational objectives.


What are we looking for?

We're looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements:
  • Series 7 and 65 (or 66) licenses
  • 5+ years of experience working in the financial industry and/or processing in a high volume and deadline-driven environment
  • 3+ years of Fixed Income Overlay trading experience working with various groups such as Fixed Income Desk, Recon, Offshore, etc.


Core Competencies:
  • Leadership and Team Development
  • Fixed Income expertise
  • MS Excel - Proficient
  • Visual Basic - Introductory
  • Demonstrates the ability to collaborate across departments and in meetings to implement or support ongoing processes and projects.
  • Enterprise Project Experience


Preferences:
  • BETA - Proficient
  • Vestmark - Proficient
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Excel Macro (Visual Basic) experience
  • Business Process improvement experience


Pay Range:
$95,996.00 - $159,959.00
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!

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