VP Continuous Improvement

3 weeks ago

Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States LPL Financial Holdings, Inc. Full time

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

Job Overview:

The VP, Continuous Improvement will work with both senior management and frontline personnel alike to understand and document current state and identify and implement improvements to workflows from a people, process and technology perspective. They will be critical to the success of performance improvement within functions as teams adopt Lean Management System practices. The VP, Continuous Improvement will be seen as a thought leader and a hands-on coach for the business as they adopt Lean Tools in the daily management of their business.

Responsibilities:

  • Data Analysis: Identifies data source, gathers and analyzes data relevant to processes identified for process improvement initiatives. May recommend data requirements. Develop and evaluate metrics to measure process improvement outcomes and their alignment with strategic program objective.
  • Research: May research and summarize best practice standards relevant to process management. Makes recommendations on appropriate solutions based on research.
  • Process Architecture: Designs processes using defined methods. Ensures process mapping is complete; provides feedback and guidance to less senior analysts/consultants. Interviews stakeholders and process owners to define processes.
  • Process Recommendations: Prepares process recommendation documents, including presentations, process maps, supporting metrics, business requirements and related impact analyses for less complex processes or for portions of larger or inter-related processes. Lead and facilitate business process improvement sessions to develop processes as well as collaborate on process assessment, streamlining, redesign and opportunities for improvement or automation / RPA. Expected to apply Lean Six Sigma concepts and techniques to process improvement initiatives, including completing Lean Six Sigma analyses and tasks.
  • Performance Management & Control: Develops performance metrics to ensure process success. Reviews data post- implementation to measure outcomes and impacts. May develop recommendations to minimize impacts.
  • Change Management: Participate in change management activities associated with process improvement. Engages leadership and stakeholders to obtain support and buy in for changes. Partners with management, project champions, and process owners to align process improvement initiatives with business objectives.
    Engage with business stakeholders to identify challenges and objectives. In partnership with business stakeholders, build, analyze and transform operating processes across Finance, Operations, Risk, Service and Supervision. Drive growth mindset and continuous improvement through coaching/training of the business process managers/analysts within the FORSS organization.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
  • Minimum of 8+ years of experience in process improvement and process re-engineering domains in wealth management or related industry
  • Experience working within and deploying continuous improvement management system (i.e. Danaher Business Systems, McKinsey-style Lean Management System, etc.)
  • Direct experience leading and transforming end-to-end process improvement; designing processes and defining metrics
  • Deep knowledge of and experience designing and building processes within the financial services industry
  • Expertise in Lean and experience deploying Lean Tools (Huddle-boards, Standard Work, Kaizen, Root-Cause problem solving, WILO/DILO, etc.)
  • Extensive experience coaching all levels of management in performance/process improvement
  • Demonstrated expertise in defining and analyzing performance metrics leveraging process design best practices
Preferences:
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is preferred. Master Black Belt is highly desirable.
  • Extensive experience facilitating Kaizen and implementing/supporting a Lean Management System
  • Creative, adaptive and an experienced practitioner; with a growth mindset and superior collaboration skills
  • Experience in training employees on business process standardization practices
  • Ability to create and stop and see the big picture while also rolling up the sleeves to "get into the details" as needed
  • Superior communication and collaboration skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization; inclusive of written and verbal communications
  • Ability to work with minimal guidance and supervision
  • Experience in a fast moving, entrepreneurial environment
Pay Range:
$119,775-$199,625/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

Company Overview:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity

At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation's leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.

Why LPL?
  • Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team. Learn more about our leadership team here
  • Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers here
  • Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission-taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients. Learn more about our mission and values here
  • Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact. Learn more here
  • Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Learn more here
  • Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here
  • Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home. 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 (855) 575-6947.

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