VP, Executive Communication

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 21,000 financial advisors, 1,100 institution-based investment programs and 600 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:

The VP, Executive Communication, is responsible for shaping the voice of LPL’s CEO by crafting authentic and relatable messages for internal and external audiences and multiple media channels. Responsibilities include working closely with our president and CEO to craft compelling speeches, emails, and message points that support and articulate LPL’s strategy while creating connections with key stakeholders in a way that is reflective of the CEO’s leadership brand. This position must be based in San Diego.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely and directly with the CEO to write and manage reviews and revisions for his speeches, remarks, talking points, emails, town halls, opinion editorials, blog entries, and other public or internal communications, ensuring the relevant strategic messaging, brand positioning, and other core goals are accomplished in each piece
• Collaborate with Creative and Digital Marketing teams on production, distribution, and syndication, stewarding the execution throughout each stage of the project
• Develop close partnerships with Product Marketing, Communication, and other core functions to develop and maintain a calendar of timely, relevant business topics and additions to/evolutions of the LPL value proposition
• Craft annual messaging plans for the CEO and curate and routinely update a library of key messages that can be used across audiences by all LPL executives as needed
• Curate a calendar of the CEO’s speaking engagements, partnering with his executive assistant to schedule all appearances and planning for the appropriate amount of advanced preparation
• Manage weekly and ad hoc communication reviews with the CEO, ensuring pre-read materials are distributed in advance and on schedule and capturing action items and decisions following each discussion
• Conduct independent research to support and strengthen messages and presentations
• Provide coaching and feedback on presentation delivery as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (Marketing, Communication, English, or related field preferred)
• 10+ years of hands-on experience working with C-suite executives and senior management creating speeches and other content for a variety of audiences; experience with other forms of storytelling a plus.
• Up to 25% travel
• Stellar written and oral communication skills, with the ability to grasp and translate complex and seemingly disparate ideas into cohesive and clear key messages delivered in a conversational tone
• Strong business acumen, deep curiosity, and ability to learn and assimilate new information quickly
• Comfortable working under tight deadlines with ability to deliver quality work on time every time
• High level of discretion and integrity in handling sensitive information
• Confidence and poise necessary to be decisive and graceful under pressure; resilient in the face of direction changes and revisions
• Strategic agility with the ability to see the big picture, anticipate future consequences and trends, use KPIs to understand what’s happening with the business and in the audience experience, and – most importantly – to understand the rationale for our business strategy and articulate it in a compelling way
• Audience-centric; thinks back from the listener’s POV and uses techniques that will resonate (data, frameworks, speaking tips to improve likelihood of speaker and message connecting with audience)
• High standards with a passion for continuous improvement and willingness to seek, embrace, and apply feedback; great adaptability with appreciation for ongoing iteration and refining of ideas
• Detail oriented, wired for delivering on commitments

Pay Range:

$144,400-$216,600/year

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!

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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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.