Sr. Analyst, Data Science

LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.$85K — $143K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2–4 years of experience in a data science or quantitative analysis role within a business context.
  • Proficient in Python for data analysis and machine learning, emphasizing clean, version-controlled code.
  • Strong foundation in statistics and machine learning principles.
  • Hands-on experience with causal inference and designing experiments.
  • Familiarity with large-scale data management using SQL and Snowflake.
  • Effective data visualization and communication skills, particularly for non-technical audiences.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline, with a preference for a Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

  • Design and conduct thorough analyses to extract significant business insights from data.
  • Utilize statistical methods to address business queries with clarity.
  • Transform complex data outcomes into understandable narratives and visuals for stakeholders.
  • Develop and deploy machine learning models for various applications such as prediction and segmentation.
  • Assess model performance and articulate the implications to both technical and non-technical teams.
  • Execute A/B tests to assess causality and analyze the consequences of business actions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and share data insights effectively.

Benefits

  • 401K matching to support long-term savings.
  • Comprehensive health benefits for employee wellness.
  • Employee stock options as an ownership incentive.
  • Generous paid time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance.
  • Volunteer time off to support community engagement.
  • Supportive resources designed for success in both professional and personal life.
Full Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a curious and analytically rigorous Senior Analyst, Data Science to uncover key insights that drive strategic decisions and product development for Growth Strategy & Enablement (GS&E). This role is ideal for a data scientist who is equally comfortable writing code, building models, and communicating findings to non-technical stakeholders. You’ll be part of the growing GS&E Data Science team.

You’ll closely collaborate with the team and other key business partners to frame analytical problems, design and execute analyses, and translate results into actionable recommendations. This is a high-impact, hands-on role for someone who wants to apply classical data science methods—machine learning, statistics, and causal inference—in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Insight Generation & Analysis

  • Design and execute end-to-end analyses that surface meaningful business insights, from data extraction and cleaning through modeling and interpretation.

  • Apply statistical methods—including hypothesis testing, regression, and causal inference—to answer business questions with rigor and clarity.

  • Translate complex analytical outputs into clear narratives and visualizations for business stakeholders and senior leadership.

Machine Learning & Modeling

  • Build, validate, and deploy supervised and unsupervised machine learning models to support segmentation, prediction, and optimization use cases.

  • Evaluate model performance using appropriate metrics and communicate trade-offs and assumptions to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Stay current on advances in applied ML and bring emerging methods to bear on relevant business problems.

Causal Inference & Experimentation

  • Design and analyze A/B tests and observational studies to identify causal relationships and measure the impact of business initiatives.

  • Apply quasi-experimental methods when randomized experiments are not feasible.

  • Partner with business teams to build a culture of evidence-based decision-making.

Data & Collaboration

  • Work closely with data engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders to access, understand, and leverage data assets across the enterprise.

  • Document analytical workflows, assumptions, code and findings to ensure reproducibility and knowledge sharing across the team.

  • Contribute to building a scalable data science practice by identifying opportunities to improve tools, processes, and methodologies.

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

  • 2–4 years of experience in a data science, quantitative analysis, or applied research role in a business setting.

  • Proficiency in Python for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and machine learning, that goes beyond Jupyter notebooks; strives for clean, Git version-controlled code.

  • Solid grounding in statistics, probability, and machine learning fundamentals.

  • Hands-on experience with causal inference methods and experimental design.

  • Experience working with large-scale data in SQL & Snowflake; comfortable building and maintaining clean, reproducible data pipelines as needed to support modeling and analysis work.

  • Data visualization skills and ability to communicate findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders; note this role will not be focused on developing dashboards.

  • Financial services experience is a plus but not required.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field required; Master’s degree preferred.

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Pay Range:

$85,902.00 - $143,170.00
 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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Joining LPL Financial Holdings, Inc. presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a leading team of professionals in the financial services industry. The company is renowned for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and professional growth, making it an ideal workplace for ambitious individuals looking to advance their careers.

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