Senior Operations Specialist

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The Cash Management Retirement Senior Operations Specialist is responsible for complex escalations to ensure the policies and procedures regarding the movement of assets and securities in Retirement accounts are followed and can make decisions related to escalations while balancing risk tolerance. Additionally, this role is key to the training of new associates to ensure they are prepared to process move money requests accurately and efficiently.

This role requires a solid understanding of IRS regulations and rules related to Retirement move money transaction and the ability to educate.

• Handles high level/complex escalations by understanding the request, taking appropriate action and providing rationale to resolve while keeping management informed
• Provide trend analysis on processing queues and escalating as appropriate
• Ability to make decisions while weighing risk tolerance
• Facilitate the training of new team members using multiple methods to include updated training guides, shadowing and on‑going processing support
• Identify opportunities for training gaps within the team to work towards a solution and resolve
• Understanding of IRS rules and regulations related to contributions and distributions in Retirement Accounts
• Problem solve and conduct research on advisor related questions and escalations using a variety of tools
• Consistently research, review and update department procedures to ensure they are aligned with IRS regulations
• Assist with quality assurance reviews
• Review, prepare and process complex retirement move money request to include RMD, Removal of Excess, Recharacterizations and Qualified Retirement Plan transactions
• Actively participate in user acceptance testing for enhancements to current systems/processes
• Proactively educate internal business partners and advisors on products and processes including necessary updates to intranet and advisor facing resources
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and take ownership of implementation
• Work collaboratively and efficiently with others in a fast pace, evolving environment

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.

• 1+ years of financial services experience
• 1+ years of customer service experience
• Experience with Microsoft Suite

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Time‑management skills
• Attention to detail
• Effective collaboration across departments
• Decision‑making skills

• Data analysis skills
• Experience with BETA , Documentum, Client works
• MS Excel and Dynamics experience
• Experience managing work queues, mailboxes, and doing research
• Bachelor's Degree

$17.23-$28.72/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.

• 401K matching
• Health benefits
• Employee stock options
• Paid time off
• Volunteer time off
• And more

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(6) , 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 solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses.

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