Admin Manager, MAM

<b>Job Overview:</b><br/><br/><b>*This role will align with West Coast working hours*</b><br/><br/>We are seeking a dynamic and experienced <b>Administrative Manager</b> to lead the Client Service Associates for our Managed Programs Team within the Employee Affiliation Model. This key leadership role is responsible for overseeing centralized administrative operations and ensuring exceptional support is delivered to Financial Advisors and their teams nationwide.<br/><br/>The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a deep understanding of LPL operations and proven success managing support teams in a fast-paced financial services environment. Experience with both W-2 and 1099 advisor models is strongly preferred, as is the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and support firm-wide programs.<br/><br/>If you are passionate about operational leadership and building high-performing administrative teams, we invite you to help shape the future of advisor support in our growing employee affiliation model.<br/><br/><b>Responsibilities:</b><br/><ul><li>Provide day-to-day leadership and direct management of Client Service Associates.</li><li>Partner with internal teams to advance operational excellence and support the expansion of the Employee Affiliation Model.</li><li>Drive adoption of scalable processes and best practices that align with the direction of the Employee Model.</li><li>Manage team capacity planning to ensure consistent service coverage.</li><li>Support associate development through timely feedback, monthly 1:1s, and alignment to career goals.</li><li>Motivate and lead through organizational change, fostering a resilient and adaptable team culture.</li><li>Promote a culture of coaching, learning, and excellence with a focus on advisor and client experience.</li><li>Lead performance management and compensation discussions aligned with pay-for-performance principles.</li><li>Lead administrative initiatives and projects that support our Employee Advisor teams.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve workflows, increase efficiencies, and streamline support models.</li><li>Contribute to hiring efforts and talent development strategies to build and retain a top-performing support team.</li></ul><br/><br/><b>What are we looking for?</b><br/><br/>We're looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates <b>pursue greatness</b>, <b>act with integrity</b>, and are <b>driven to help our clients succeed</b>. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we <b>win together</b> and <b>create and share joy</b> in our work.<br/><br/><b>Requirements:</b><br/><ul><li>FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 within 120 days</li><li>2+ years of experience working with Financial Advisors, Branch and Home Office support teams</li><li>2+ years brokerage/financial services industry knowledge</li></ul><br/><br/><b>Preferences:</b><br/><ul><li>FINRA Series 24, 9/10</li><li>Bachelor's degree; preferably in Business, Accounting or Finance</li><li>Demonstrated experience in effectively leading and managing teams</li><li>Strong customer focus, excellent verbal and written communication skills and extremely organized</li><li>Strong analytical, strategic planning skills and relationship management skills</li></ul><br/><br/>#LPL-PA<br/><br/><b>Pay Range: </b><br/>$75,190.00 - $125,248.00<br/>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!

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