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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

LPL is seeking an Investment Analyst to join its Investment Research department in Charlotte, NC. The Global Manager Research Team gathers, analyzes, and disseminates information and opinions on public investment funds, supporting decision making by our discretionary services portfolio managers and clients. Investment Analysts receive ongoing training and mentorship from research and client facing investment staff. Because deep knowledge and experience are important for maximizing an IA's time, we are looking for candidates who are interested in growing with our Research Team for a minimum of 2-3 years.

LPL Financial Research is a team that provides market insights, asset allocation, and model portfolios to our independent advisors. Our mission is to be a trusted partner to our advisors who provide investors with choices to help meet their financial goals. In this endeavor, our sole motivation is to provide stellar investment management advice — as a partner for those advisors who manage client assets themselves or as a portfolio manager for those advisors who want to leverage our experience.

Responsibilities:

• Help senior team members in developing house opinions on equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative managers and markets through ongoing qualitative and quantitative research and analysis.

• Utilize common analytical frameworks and develop unique analyses to assess funds in terms of organization, investment strategy, performance, fund terms, current portfolio positions, and other key attributes

• Conduct portfolio performance analysis, including use of Factset, Bloomberg, Morningstar, Wilshire, Evestment, and/or other in-house and third-party analytical tools.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree

Core Competencies

• Strong, demonstrated interest in investments

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills

• Demonstrated leadership, integrity, and initiative

• Excellent written and verbal skills with the ability and willingness to engage in conversation with internal and external parties, including senior investment managers

• Strong Excel skills

• Ability to work both independently and in a team under tight deadlines

Preferences:

• Ability to obtain Series 7 and 66 within one year of employment

• Progress towards or interest in pursuing CFA designation.

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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Pay Range:

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.

Want to hear from our employees on what it’s like to work at LPL? Watch this!

We take social responsibility seriously. Learn more here

Want to see info on our benefits? Learn more here

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

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 (800) 877-7210.