LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.
VP, Integrated Marketing
LPL Financial Holdings, Inc., Fort Mill, SC
Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? Are you interested in being part of a team that is working to transform and do things differently? If so, LPL Financial is the place for you!
LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader* in the markets we serve, supporting more than 22,000 financial advisors, 1,100 institution-based investment programs, and 500 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced marketing professional to lead key integrated marketing and communication initiatives that require cross-functional collaboration, creative storytelling, multimedia strategies, measurable outcomes and exemplary project management.
This role also entails managing certain business operations to support the effectiveness of the entire Marketing & Communications organization at LPL Financial, including resource planning, talent development and engagement activities, meeting management, client activities and more.
The ideal candidate will have experience in financial services marketing with nuanced expertise in integrated campaign planning and execution. The candidate will have the much-needed skills to collaborate across multiple business lines, functions and agency partners, forming and nurturing tightly knit teams aligned around the same core objectives. This role requires a high degree of agility and comfort with unexpected activities. Often, the projects managed by this role will come up quickly and require a well-executed playbook to shape and direct audience messaging, creative, targeting, PESO media planning, CTAs and digital landing pages and scorecards to ensure full optimization of investments. While supported by a cross-functional team, this role will play the lead in driving action and results.
In supporting Business Operations for the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer and the Marketing & Communications Leadership Team, the ideal candidate will be process-oriented yet flexible in their approach to maintain pace with a fast-moving environment. They will bring creative ideas to shape team building, effective operations management, time-saving practices, and employee engagement. This role requires attention to detail, excellent organizational practices, effective communications, relationship management skills and agile thinking with a willingness to be proactive in solving problems while willing to take on the next opportunity that comes their way.
You will report to our Chief Marketing & Communications Officer and collaborate daily with business partners, clients and colleagues in the Marketing & Communications organization.
Your success is defined by the outcomes of the integrated campaigns that you lead based on pre-determined KPIs as well as by the employee engagement survey results that reflect the overall effectiveness of the Marketing & Communications organization.
Responsibilities:
What are we looking for?
We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.
Requirements:
Preferences:
This role is based in one of the company's offices, located in Boston, Fort Mill, SC or San Diego. The position requires a hybrid work arrangement, with in-office working hours 2-3 days per week.
Pay Range:
$138,400.00 - $230,600.00
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!
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 are one 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.
Want to hear from our employees on what it's like to work at LPL? Watch this!
We take social responsibility seriously. Learn more here
Want to see info on our benefits? Learn more here
Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life's aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.
Information on Interviews:
LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an lfinancial.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 ([redacted].
LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader* in the markets we serve, supporting more than 22,000 financial advisors, 1,100 institution-based investment programs, and 500 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced marketing professional to lead key integrated marketing and communication initiatives that require cross-functional collaboration, creative storytelling, multimedia strategies, measurable outcomes and exemplary project management.
This role also entails managing certain business operations to support the effectiveness of the entire Marketing & Communications organization at LPL Financial, including resource planning, talent development and engagement activities, meeting management, client activities and more.
The ideal candidate will have experience in financial services marketing with nuanced expertise in integrated campaign planning and execution. The candidate will have the much-needed skills to collaborate across multiple business lines, functions and agency partners, forming and nurturing tightly knit teams aligned around the same core objectives. This role requires a high degree of agility and comfort with unexpected activities. Often, the projects managed by this role will come up quickly and require a well-executed playbook to shape and direct audience messaging, creative, targeting, PESO media planning, CTAs and digital landing pages and scorecards to ensure full optimization of investments. While supported by a cross-functional team, this role will play the lead in driving action and results.
In supporting Business Operations for the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer and the Marketing & Communications Leadership Team, the ideal candidate will be process-oriented yet flexible in their approach to maintain pace with a fast-moving environment. They will bring creative ideas to shape team building, effective operations management, time-saving practices, and employee engagement. This role requires attention to detail, excellent organizational practices, effective communications, relationship management skills and agile thinking with a willingness to be proactive in solving problems while willing to take on the next opportunity that comes their way.
You will report to our Chief Marketing & Communications Officer and collaborate daily with business partners, clients and colleagues in the Marketing & Communications organization.
Your success is defined by the outcomes of the integrated campaigns that you lead based on pre-determined KPIs as well as by the employee engagement survey results that reflect the overall effectiveness of the Marketing & Communications organization.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Planning: Developing integrated marketing and communication campaign strategies for firm-wide initiatives that include major launches and client initiatives. Leading cross-functional teams for the delivery of strategies, with a clear set of deliverables aligned with targeted audience messages and deploying paid, earned, owned and social programs, on time, on budget and with strong outcomes.
- Project Management: Lead and manage high-priority projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamline processes and improve operational efficiency within the marketing and communications organization to ensure fast and effective response times and high-quality, error-free output. Take friction out of the system and help to shape an earned perception that the organization is easy to work with and brings incremental value to the firm.
- Marketing Analytics, Insights and Reporting: Analyze marketing data and metrics to provide insights and recommendations for improvement. Finalize quarterly scorecards and fine-tune dashboard reporting.
- Meeting Coordination: Organize and prepare for key meetings, including agenda setting, facilitation and follow-up on action items.
- Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external.
- Special Projects: Handle special projects and initiatives that often require high-levels of discretion, premium quality and quick turnarounds.
What are we looking for?
We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a strategic or operational role within marketing and/or communications.
Preferences:
- Multi-channel marketing expertise with creative development, media planning, journey mapping, experiential and agency management skills.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyze data and provide actionable insights.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality.
- Proficiency in marketing software and tools.
- Depth and breadth of knowledge in a regulated industry with a proven track record of simplifying complex matters and indexing high on storytelling across multiple stakeholders.
- Experience working in a Fortune 500 and/or large, dynamic company.
- Proven experience as a trusted advisor to senior executives.
- Resilient, hard-working and thrives in fast-paced environments
This role is based in one of the company's offices, located in Boston, Fort Mill, SC or San Diego. The position requires a hybrid work arrangement, with in-office working hours 2-3 days per week.
Pay Range:
$138,400.00 - $230,600.00
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!
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 are one 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.
Want to hear from our employees on what it's like to work at LPL? Watch this!
We take social responsibility seriously. Learn more here
Want to see info on our benefits? Learn more here
Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life's aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.
Information on Interviews:
LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an lfinancial.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 ([redacted].