Mutual Fund Trader

Where Ambition Meets Innovation:
Build a career that matches your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.

The Mutual Fund Trader will provide a high level of subject matter expertise with Mutual Fund, UIT, and Precious Metals products and operational functions. The primary focus of the trader is to deliver an extraordinary service experience and provide operational trading support to our financial advisors, staff, and their clients in an inbound call center environment. This role will also provide backup support to other internal support desks, including Equity Trading, Enhanced Trading, and Trading Operations.

The role requires individuals seeking a collaborative, fast‑paced environment, who are client‑focused and able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement. Being flexible and adaptable to competing priorities will be key success factors for this position.

• Supporting Advisors, clients, and internal business partners with trading inquiries which may include order placement, research, corrections, and systems troubleshooting involving trading products.
• Assisting internal employees through knowledge sharing, escalation support, and ensuring problem resolutions are reached.
• Participation in weekly team huddles and bi‑monthly staff meetings to build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Building and leveraging relationships with internal LPL departments, 3rd‑party vendors, transfer agents, and sponsors to assist with escalations, improve processing pain points, mitigate risk to the firm, and safeguard against trading compliance violations.
• Acting as liaison for Financial Advisors who may raise inquiries regarding mutual fund/UIT prospectus or assistance with navigating LPL’s trading platform and resources.
• Identifying risk, analyzing procedures, and working with managers to resolve procedural gaps.
• When applicable, determining if a Technology incident should be raised for further investigation.
• Taking consultative approaches to identify opportunities that increase operational efficiency and improve the Advisor/client experience.
• Coordinating with internal teams, mutual fund sponsors, and transfer agents for trade‑related issues/pain points and taking action to improve processes.
• Working to ensure a positive outcome for Advisors/clients while also minimizing the possibility of a recurring negative experience.
• Working through complex situations to understand the root cause of problems and determine economical solutions.

• 3+ years of financial services, preferably in trading;
  Series7 and 63 (or 66) required.
• Registration in all U.S. States & Territories is required upon hire.
• Proficiency in standard computer knowledge (including software skills) and ability to follow audible troubleshooting instructions when necessary.
• MS Office skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work with other departments.
• Analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a group setting.
• Ability to handle fast‑paced and deadline‑driven environment.
• Knowledge of Mutual Fund, UIT, and Precious Metals markets.
• Knowledge of trading regulations and requirements.
• General knowledge of Equities and Bond markets.
• Beta, Morningstar, Siebel, Client Works experience preferred.
• Series
  24 preferred, but not required.
• VBA macros knowledge.

$29.71–$49.52 per hour. Actual base salary varies based on factors, including relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play—including 401(k) matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more.

Principals only. EOE.