Manager, Operational Readiness - OCI

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Job Overview:

The Operational Readiness Manager in Operations, Conversions and Integration (OCI) plays a critical role in overseeing the data mapping, testing and integration processes required for successfully converting client accounts and account data into the firm’s systems. This position is responsible for leading a team that ensure the accurate and timely execution of data related activities, working cross-functionally with internal business units, technology teams, and external vendors to drive seamless transitions during financial institution integration into LPL’s ecosphere.  

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team responsible for data management, quality controls, and conversion execution.

• Ensure client account data is accurately mapped, tested, and implemented in alignment with department policies, controls and regulatory requirements.

• Develop and maintain procedures, controls and reporting metric to monitor data integrity through the conversion lifecycle.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across business units to define data requirements, priorities, and timelines.

• Performance management of the team by creating and supporting goals and development plans for each team individual, maintaining high levels of team performance standards, and acting as a change agent for the team in support of the department and LPL goals.

• Act as the primary escalation point for data related issues, facilitating timely resolutions to minimize disruptions.

• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies impacting data conversion processes.

• Review and sign off on documented process flows current state vs future state for the determination of continuous improvement and next steps.

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.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of related professional experience in financial services in disciplines such as back office/broker dealer operations or trading

• 5+ years progressive experience managing employees

Core Competencies:

• Thrive and excel in a very fast paced environment with a proven ability to manage concurrent complex projects and the ability to prioritize work, identify and manage escalations, and push for execution.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak as a subject matter expert, with diverse teams and stakeholders

• Proven leadership related skills such as mentorship and coaching, performance management, resource management.

• Client centric approach and mindset

• Strong analytical skills with a focus on detail and accuracy as well as inference-making, and analytical pro-active problem-solving and prevention

• Challenges status quo thinking with a different point of view to arrive at better results

• Ability to exercise a risk-based mindset (financial, regulatory, reputational) when presented with opportunities and determining solutions.

Qualifications:

• Performance management, coaching and development of direct reports/team members experience

• Experience with clearing/custodial platforms such as BETA, Pershing or National Financial.

• Advanced Excel and other data analytical skills (Moderate/Advanced proficiency…Vlookups, VBA macros, advanced formulas)

• Alteryx experience/working knowledge.

• Lean Six Sigma, encouraged.

• Industry FINRA licensing, Series 99 preferred or be willing to get the license after employment.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

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