Job Overview:The Onboarding Partner in Business Transitions will have a solid understanding of the financial services industry, brokerage, and advisory operations, along with proven success with operating in a dynamic fast-paced environment. Outstanding customer service and effective communication skills are essential. The Onboarding Partner (OP) will develop and maintain essential relationships by acting as the primary point of contact and key business partner for prospects joining LPL's Independent Advisor Services, Strategic Wealth, Corporate Advisory Only, Linsco, Institution Services, Hybrid RIA and expanded business lines. The OP will be responsible for managing and consulting on all onboarding and integration aspects with individual prospects including individuals converting between LPL platforms. The OP will conduct low-risk and complex compliance reviews for prospects.
Roles & Responsibilities:- Strategic planning and execution - Create a customized onboarding plan outlining the applicable tasks, ownership, and expecteddates of completion.
- Manage accountability of task assignments and targeted completion dates. Utilize internal resources to ensureonboarding milestones are measurable, completed and discussed to meet advisor's expectations.
- Create conversion and repaperingplans to migrate accounts and assets for advisors.
- Affiliation consultation - Conduct an in-depth review of the projected business model affiliation. Educate and consult the advisor onthe specifics of the identified affiliation and make recommendations if needed. Use discretion in coordinating communication withother business units to identify investment opportunities for the advisor.
- Provide effective and measurable onboarding consultationby managing all onboarding tasks and integration activities with individual prospects and groups affiliating to LPL, in addition to
providing relevant and crucial guidance to mitigate risk and enhance the advisor experience.
- Regulatory Compliance - Review advisor office setup and structure and review best practices. Coordinate time with outside counselto ensure the advisor understands any contractual requirements and potential regulation S-P concerns.
- Provide clear direction oncomplying with legal recommendations.
- Marketing analysis and planning - Partner with Advertising Compliance to make recommendations for a marketing plan and ensureall marketing materials have been submitted for review and approval based on custom plan and outside counsel guidance.
- Business partnership - Facilitate communication and coordination between departments to ensure smooth advisor integration.
- Proactively engage in the recruiting process by working closely with Business Strategy and Growth to ensure clear communication ofcommitments and set expectations. Represent the department in Home Office Visits to earn new business.
- Conduct low and high-risk Compliance reviews and facilitate discussions with prospects in the event additional items are required to complete approval for affiliation.
Facilitate the OBA review process by reaching out to the advisor to gather all required information to provide to our Advisor & OBA - Review business partners, while exercising a high level of discretion and EQ.
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:- Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred or work experience equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of financial services industry experience, preferably in advisor transitions, project management or relationship
management
Core Competencies:- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with effective and timely follow-up required
- Strong consultative and project management skills
- Must be able to organize activities and handle multiple assignments simultaneously
- Ability to identify efficiencies in existing processes and procedures to foster continuous improvement both individually and at the team level
- Critical & strategic thinking skills
Preferences:- Series 7, 63/65 or 66, preferred
Pay Range: $33.08-$55.11/hour
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!
