Trading Analyst

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 18,000 financial advisors, 800 institution-based investment programs and 450 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:

This role will provide operational support for the Trading Operations department within the Service, Trading and Operations (STO) business unit of LPL. The Trading Operations Analyst will primarily be responsible for processing Equity trade corrections in a timely and accurate manner. This includes trade reporting, processing, reconciliation and control activities related to equity and option trade corrections. In addition, the Trading Operations department supports numerous other operational processes (reconciliation, interdepartmental trade requests, etc.) for Equity and Options.

Responsibilities:

• Process a high volume of Equity trade corrections and other request received in the Equity trading mailbox in a timely and accurate manner on a daily basis

• Perform daily reconciliation for Equity corrections utilizing BETA and Excel VBA macros

• Support LPL’s volume contingency plan (VCP) by training and supporting either Equity Trading or Enhanced Trading in a VCP capacity

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaboratorswho 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:

• Critical thinker that identifies trends, anticipates possible risks and issues with strong judgment to escalate as needed

• Minimum Experience Required:

• 1-3 years of previous financial services experience

• Ability to handle time sensitive, detail oriented processes

• Software/Systems Skills Preferred: MS Office, Advanced Excel and VBA macros

Preferences:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Experience with BETA, ClientWorks, ServiceWorks,

• Series 7 and or 57 preferred