Advisor Lifecycle Management Lead

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Job Overview:

LPL Financial is seeking an experienced Advisor Lifecycle Management Lead to own end-to-end advisor lifecycle data, process, and capability strategy across the firm. This role will drive enterprise-level data productization, canonical advisor models, migration readiness, and cross-functional remediation initiatives to improve advisor experience, operational efficiency, and regulatory resilience.

This role carries enterprise-wide accountability for advisor lifecycle data and processes across multiple Systems of Record (Accounts, Positions, Clients, Participants, Party, Securities, Pricing, etc.). It requires deep Wealth Management domain expertise, technical fluency in canonical data modeling and migrations, and the ability to lead high-stakes, cross functional programs (M&A conversions, platform migrations, canonical model rollout) that materially affect advisor productivity, revenue, and regulatory posture.

Responsibilities:

• Own the advisor lifecycle from a data and process lens — define the canonical advisor model, authoritative sources, and the Systems of Record (SoR) topology required to support advisor onboarding, servicing, supervision, and offboarding.
• Lead enterprise analysis of end-to-end advisor data & process flows across SoRs (origination → consumption), surface gaps, and prioritize remediation with measurable impact.
• Drive domain-driven design and product thinking for advisor capabilities: translate business capability into domain models, data products, contracts, SLOs, and runbooks.
• Sponsor and coordinate advisor lifecycle hydration sprints, migration and conversion programs (including M&A integrations), mock conversions, and cutover rehearsals — ensure data readiness for production handoff.
• Define, operationalize, and enforce readiness criteria for Delivery Office stage-gates (G0–G5) for advisor lifecycle initiatives, providing required data evidence at each gate.
• Develop adoption & migration playbooks and partner with VP Data Distribution, Technology, and consumer product owners to decommission legacy feeds and onboard consumers to strategic SORs.
• Build and run governance artifacts and executive reporting (scorecards) showing hydration %, data quality SLO attainment, adoption %, readiness metrics, and risk heatmaps.
• Partner with Data Governance, AI Business Solutions, Legal/Compliance, Finance, and BU spokes to ensure solutions are auditable, compliant, and aligned with enterprise strategy.
• Coach and mentor DPOs, Capability Leads, and domain teams, and lead cross-functional working groups (Advisor Lifecycle Forum, Migration Steering Committee).
  
  
  

What are we looking for? 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:

• 12 years experience in Wealth Management, Financial Services, or Capital Markets with deep exposure to advisor lifecycle operations.
• 7 years experience leading cross-SoR data initiatives, large migrations, or enterprise data product programs.
• 7 years experience with data modeling, lineage, data quality frameworks, and integration patterns; appreciation for engineering constraints without needing to be a hands-on engineer.
  
  
  

Core Competencies:

• Deep Wealth Management domain knowledge: advisor lifecycle, accounts/positions/transactions models, advisor compensation and supervision implications.
• Data product and engineering knowledge: canonical/semantic modeling, data contracts, lineage, reconciliation, metadata management, and modern data platforms.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FINRA/SEC) and privacy considerations affecting advisor data.
• Demonstrated experience with large-scale migrations, M&A conversions, or platform consolidations.
• Proven experience working across multiple SoRs and data domains
• Experience leading or supporting large-scale enterprise initiatives
• Strong background in data, architecture, or product-centric roles
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional stakeholder networks, escalate appropriately, and drive outcomes in ambiguous environments.
  
  
  

Preferences:

• Experience with domain-driven design and data product operating models.
• Familiarity with modern metadata and observability tooling, data contract frameworks, and automated reconciliation patterns.
• Prior experience in M&A integration or large platform consolidation efforts.
• Enterprise data architectures experience
• Domain-driven design concepts experience
• Data products and data contracts Modern data platforms and integration patterns
  
  
  

Pay Range:

$128,003-$213,339/year

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(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. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity

At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.

Why LPL?

• Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team. Learn more about our leadership team here!
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• Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients. Learn more about our mission and values here!
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• Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home. Learn more here!
  
  
  

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Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.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 (855) 575-6947.

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