AVP, Product Manager

San Diego, CA, United States

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!

Excited to learn more? If so, then this could be the role 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:

LPL Financial is seeking an AVP, Product Manager who will help lead a portfolio that contributes to the Trading organization's ongoing Data Transformation and technology modernization efforts. As a trusted business partner you will drive outcomes, lead cross-functional teams, drive strategy and contribute to the deep and thoughtful analysis that enables our leadership team to make informed decision, while contributing to the organization's ongoing Digital Transformation.

Key for this role is strong experience in Capital market / trading domain & experience with leading a team of analysts. Additionally, the candidate should have the ability to coordinate and influence in a highly cross-functional environment. A strong understanding of the complexities of financial services and the regulatory environment in which we operate as well as Agile management is critical. The incumbent needs to lead interactions with internal teams, and external business partners to drive key outcomes in support of our strategy.

The AVP, Product Manager helps bring purpose to the Scrum Team and is charged with maximizing the value of the team's work. The Product Manager maintains the Product Backlog and works closely with stakeholders to cultivate and nurture a community around the product. The Product Manager is a liaison between the Scrum Team and Stakeholders, and ensures the team is building the right product solutions at the right time. The Product manager provides "who, what, and why" so that the Scrum Team can answer "how."

The Product Manager will co-ordinate across business and technology to help stand up the product roadmap, create, prioritize, and refine stories in the product backlog, and help drive the implementation of the trading solutions. The Product Manager will be expected to contribute to key on-the-spot decisions regarding scope and requirements.

Responsibilities:

* Lead a team of Product Owners & Business Analysts

* Meet with Stakeholders to understand the strategic vision for the Product

* Collaborate with the Product Manager to define Features

* Break Features down to User Stories and prioritize the Product Backlog

* Be a conduit between the Scrum Team and the Business to eliminate interruption

* Drive collaboration and coordination across business and technology throughout the development process

* Communicate with stakeholders, end users, business and IT and manage partner their expectations

* Bring business expertise that prioritizes and accepts the work developed by team(s)

* Assist the Scrum Team with creating Acceptance Criteria and defining the team's "Definition of Ready" and 'Definition of Done"

* Be available to the Scrum Team to answer questions about the Product by attending Scrum Ceremonies

* Review User Stories to ensure all defined Acceptance Criteria has been met

* Be an advocate for the Scrum Team and explain their capabilities and limitations to the Business, and set the team up for success

* Contribute to the efforts of the Data Transformation and Product Management team

* Contribute to the governance and production of the department's executive-level dashboard, which includes key performance metrics that provide transparency and a view into our progress towards achieving strategic objectives

* Establish effective working relationships with all stakeholders and ensure effective portfolio communications

* Ensure effective reporting of all products to enable stakeholders, sponsors and management to make appropriate decisions

* Formulate, organize and monitor inter-connected products and initiatives

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:

* 5 plus years of experience in product management, consulting, program & project management, preferably within a financial services or related Fintech firm

* 5 plus years participating, developing, cultivating, and leading strong, high-performing teams in an agile environment

* 3+ years as a Product Owner working with Agile/Scrum

Preferences:

* Certified Scrum Product Owner and/or Professional Scrum Product Owner preferred

* Ability to work well in a fast-paced, changing environment

* 2+ years' experience in Data Transformation

* 2+ years' experience in Trading / Wealth management domain

Pay Range:

$102,880-$154,320/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!

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.

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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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