Sr Analyst, Operations at LPL Financial in San Diego, California

Job Description:

The Sr. Analyst role will aide in the design, documentation, implementation and ongoing support of firm level mergers and acquisitions (M&A) for the CARE organization. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of data analysis, project management, reporting tools as well as strong technical skills to effectively analyze business requirements, track project status, and translate business/regulatory needs.This candidate will also need strong interpersonal, organization and communication skills (written and verbal) to be effective in the role.

Responsibilities Include:

• Data Mapping cross multiple platforms to facilitate conversion activities


• Participate in agile PI planning session and provide business requirements on the behalf the business.


• Conduct UAT for technology build outs


• Drive automation efforts to create efficiency for conversion activities


• Deliver effective communication of project and initiative expectations, as well as progress and issues to key stakeholders on a consistent basis.


• Point out patterns, divergence from patterns; identifies opportunity and risk based on process mapping or data sets.


• Create new and improve existing analytic approaches to solve complexity and process simplification creatively.


• Monitor progress and work with business unit owners to ensure timely completion of tasks for conversions.


• Improve current processes or find efficiencies by applying industry best practices as an experienced Analyst.


• Deliver effective communication of project progress and issues to key stakeholders and all levels of management on a consistent basis.


• Work with all levels of management with the appropriate level of detail to solve problems.


• Identify and champion innovative process automation and robotics for improved analytics and reporting through the conversion process.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of related professional experience in financial services in disciplines such as operations or trading.


• Proficient in Microsoft applications,SQL, SharePoint, Smartsheet and BOX experience preferred.


• Proven ability to prioritize, lead and multi-task in a fast paced, ever changing environment.


• Handle pressure well; you will be working with the senior team on advancing initiatives based on the data and analysis you provide.


• Personable and reliable self-starter who requires minimal management oversight for day-to-day work responsibilities


• Strong attention to detail with a pro-active approach to solving and preventing problem


• Driven individual, always seeking to improve and grow a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required

Why LPL?

At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation's leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.

We areone team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees.We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.

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Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lpl.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant's bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL's Human Resources Solutions Center at (800) 877-7210.