Manager, Trading

Mutual Fund Trading Manager

Lead with Purpose, Unlock Your Team's Passion

At LPL, people leaders hold the key to the employee experience — shaping culture, driving performance, and guiding individuals to new heights. Because when that happens, we all win – clients, LPL, and most importantly our, employees.

If you're ready to lead with intention and discover what's possible, LPL Financial invites you to apply today.

Job Overview:

The Mutual Fund Trading Manager supervises and supports trading staff responsible for providing frontline trading support to LPL advisors and their clients with Mutual Fund, UIT, and Precious Metals products. Managers are expected to demonstrate a comprehensive business acumen, proficiency of daily operational trading functions, and fluency in department policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements associated with Mutual Funds, UITs, and Precious Metals products.

Responsibilities:

• Support staff with their departmental goals including, but not limited to talent development, career pathing, and cross-training with interdepartmental trading teams.
• Supervise and direct daily workflows to ensure Trading's service level averages are maintained, escalated issues are addressed in a timely manner, and end of day processes are completed.
• Driving operational excellence and efficiency through continuous process improvements.
• Supporting senior leadership with complex and escalated issues from Advisors, clients, or internal business partners.

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 or 5+ years of financial services experience, preferably in Trading
• 3+ years Customer Service experience and ability to demonstrate operational excellence
• Series 7, 63 (or 66), and 24 ARE A REQUIREMENT
• Registration in all US States & Territories is required upon hire

Core Competencies:

• Proficiency in standard computer knowledge (including software skills) and must be able to follow audible troubleshooting instructions if/when necessary
• Microsoft Office skills
  - Intermediate Excel and VBA macros knowledge is preferred
• Written and oral communication skills
• Problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to deescalate concerned callers while displaying empathy and care
• Ability to multitask and work independently within a virtual environment
• Analytical mindset and very detail-oriented
• Self-starter with the ability to build sustainable relationships with teammates, internal departments, and external contacts
• Thorough knowledge of LPL and FINRA and/or SEC regulations and requirements as they pertain to trading our specific products
• Ability to identify trends, issues, and anticipate possible risk, and exercise judgement to de-escalate and/or escalate critical incidents when needed.

Pay Range:

$79,928.00 - $ 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!

Company Overview:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace, LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment…