SVP, Head of Client

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.

The SVP, Head of Client Compensation is a strategic people leader responsible for driving operational excellence, advisor compensation transformation, and technology-enabled process improvements. Reporting to the EVP of Operations, this role oversees key teams including Client Compensation, Advisory Operations, Performance & Data Reconciliation, and Client Technology Management.

• Lead transformation initiatives focused on process optimization, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee advisor compensation operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scalability.
• Manage service delivery across multiple channels and offshore partners, meeting SLAs and enhancing client experience.
• Drive organizational change management, diversity and inclusion, and employee engagement programs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, mitigate risk, and maintain strong internal controls.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, and Compliance on compensation policies and audits.
• Manage budgets, resource planning, and performance reporting using data-driven insights.
• Represent Operations in firm-wide initiatives, regulatory engagements, and vendor negotiations.
• Develop and retain top talent across geographically dispersed teams.

• 15+ years in financial services with deep expertise in advisor compensation, broker-dealer operations, and wealth management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field; MBA preferred.
• Proven success in transformation leadership, change management, and employee engagement.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or similar methodologies.
• Expertise in compensation structures and regulatory compliance.

$ – $. 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.

Highly competitive Total Rewards package includes 401(k) matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected class status.