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Regional Director - W2

LPL Financial, Oregon, WI, United States


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Job Overview The VP, Business Development Consultant within LPL’s Business Development division will drive sales by identifying and aiding in the recruitment of premium segment financial advisors and teams. This position is responsible for attracting leading advisors to join LPL from the top global banks, wirehouses, and RIAs, helping establish the firm’s presence in this segment of the market.

Responsibilities

Develop sales and recruiting strategies; research, source, and engage with prospects

Identify new prospective advisors within the target segment by making initial sales calls, as well as respond to inquiries

Individually own certain advisor segments of the pipeline from initial contact to the advisor joining LPL, working in close partnership with Regional Directors and Division Managers

Meet with prospective advisors to effectively demonstrate LPL’s unique value proposition and address any questions or concerns

Expertly navigate long sales cycles, often with multiple buying influences

Utilize discretion and independent judgment in evaluating potential advisors to determine whether the advisor and their book of business is an appropriate candidate for LPL

Train and educate internal staff on the nuances of recruiting premium segment wirehouse and bank advisors, as well as coaching the team on the competitive landscape and what hurdles we need to overcome in order to win the business

Continually improve and evaluate recruitment practices, ideas, opportunities, and affinity partnerships to increase ability to source women advisors

Understand and articulate LPL’s business model, LPL’s policies, the financial services industry, and the benefits of joining one of LPL’s affiliation options

Partner with the BD leadership team on the continued evolution of LPL’s offering and capabilities to establish ourselves as the leading solution in the market

Identify external organizations, local events, and conferences that create new sourcing channels, and attend events on behalf of LPL and the Business Development group

Serve as a subject matter expert who can empower LPL’s business development team through consultation and partnership, and by providing them with resources to attract premium segment candidates in their territories

Design, experiment, and test new approaches to attract diverse candidates

Effectively leverage data to track key program performance indicators, identify trends, and ensure projects and programs align to company priorities

Requirements

10+ years of experience in the financial services industry, with a high level of proficiency in the RIA marketplace and in working with wirehouse advisors

Willingness and ability to travel 60% of the time

Must reside in and/or be willing to relocate

Core Competencies

A successful track record of managing and closing complex sales

Desire to be part of an entrepreneurial team and an ability to succeed within a dynamic, fast‑paced environment

Enthusiastic, polished, professional demeanor

Ability to influence decisions and direction across the organization

Superior verbal, written, and listening skills, with an ability to adapt to different audiences

Consultative and relationship building skills a must

Team-player with a positive "can-do" attitude

Previous experience partnering with cross‑functional teams and business leaders to manage, execute, and implement strategies that you designed

Preferences

Series 7, 66, and 24 preferred

Strong familiarity with the MS Office suite and Salesforce

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field of study from an accredited college or university

Pay does not reflect ICP/Commission

Pay Range $235,100.00 - $391,900.00 per year

The pay salary range is inclusive of base salary and potential sales incentive compensation based upon the applicable incentive compensation plan for this position. Base salary is determined on several factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Incentive compensation is dependent on achievement of goals set forth in the incentive compensation plan. 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.

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.

Principals only. EOE.

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