Jobs at LPL Financial

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LPL Financial, headquartered in St. Louis, is the nation’s largest independent brokerage firm, powering over 7,000 financial advisors with technology that streamlines investment workflows and client reporting. The firm’s flagship platform, LPL Digital, integrates APIs that allow advisors to access real‑time market data, execute trades, and manage portfolios from a single dashboard. Tech teams drive these innovations, building scalable cloud services that support millions of advisor transactions each month.

LPL frequently hires for software engineering, data analysis, cybersecurity, product management, and cloud infrastructure roles. Candidates usually start with a rigorous technical interview that tests algorithmic problem solving, system design, and knowledge of financial regulations. Successful applicants are expected to collaborate across cross‑functional teams, deliver code in short sprints, and maintain high uptime for advisor‑facing services.

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Investment Accounting Operations Analyst

Company: Global Atlantic Financial Group

Location: Boston, MA

Posted May 11, 2023

Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leader in the U.S. life insurance and annuity industry, seeking a diverse team of talented individuals for a new Investment Accounting Operations team position. The role involves performing a hybrid of Investment Accounting and Investment Operations activities, overseeing daily cash suspense process, and collaborating with Investment Accounting and other stakeholders. The position is not eligible for visa candidates. The base salary range is determined through an analysis of similar positions in the external labor market.

Research Technology Developer

Company: Virtu Financial

Location: New York City, NY

Posted May 10, 2023

None Found

VP, Institutional Markets Business Strategy COO

Company: Global Atlantic Financial Group

Location: New York City, NY

Posted May 10, 2023

Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leader in the U.S. life insurance and annuity industry, offering alternative asset management across multiple strategies and capital markets solutions. The company is dedicated to the career development of its people and uses Greenhouse as its scheduling tool. The Vice President - Institutional Markets Business Strategy COO will join the New York-based Institutional business, which is a principal investing team within Global Atlantic Financial Group, subsidiary of KKR. The Institutional business has acquired over $100 billion of assets and is focused on deploying capital on reinsurance and acquisition opportunities in the US Insurance Industry. The COO will provide strategic leadership, business management and coordination in support of Global Atlantic's Institutional Markets activities.

Staff DevOps Engineer

Company: Bread Financial

Location: New York City, NY

Posted May 10, 2023

The Staff Development Operations (DevOps) Engineer position at Bread Financial involves helping define and implement industry standards and best practices around their cloud microservices platform, providing technical leadership to the team, and engaging regularly with development, quality, security, and other teams to ensure the highest level of quality is being met. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field, and 5+ years of experience in building and maintaining a production cloud microservice platform. The ideal candidate should have experience with AWS infrastructure, containers, service meshing, databases, web technologies, CI/CD tooling, DNS, TCPDUMP, CDNS, SSL, Git, firewall and network concepts, Linux fundamentals, scripting ability, automation tools, logging and monitoring tools, and network, application, and infrastructure security in a high-compliance industry.

Regulatory Advisor

Company: Chatham Financial

Location: Other US Location

Posted May 10, 2023

None Found

Strategic Account Management

Company: Chatham Financial

Location: Other US Location

Posted May 09, 2023

Chatham Financial is seeking a strategic account manager to work with large institutional investment managers, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and develop strategic account plans. The role involves providing tailored solutions, analyzing client data, and identifying collaboration opportunities. The company offers professional development, values people and teamwork, and aims to exceed client expectations.

Director, Regulatory Advisory

Company: Chatham Financial

Location: Other US Location

Posted May 11, 2023

Chatham Financial is seeking a specialist in global derivatives regulation to join their team. The role involves developing expertise in regulations such as ISDA, Dodd-Frank, and EMIR, advising internal teams and clients on regulatory implications, and contributing to the company's brand building efforts. The ideal candidate should have excellent analytical skills, strong communication abilities, and a minimum of five years of capital markets or regulatory experience.

Product Manager

Company: Galileo Financial Technologies

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted May 11, 2023

None Found

Product Manager

Company: Galileo Financial Technologies

Location: Remote

Posted May 11, 2023

None Found

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at LPL Financial?
LPL offers a collaborative culture that blends financial expertise with cutting‑edge technology. Employees enjoy competitive benefits, including health, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off. Remote and hybrid options are available for most tech roles, and LPL sponsors certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect and Certified Financial Planner (CFP) to support professional growth. Mentorship programs pair new hires with senior engineers, while quarterly hackathons encourage innovation and cross‑team collaboration.
What types of positions are available at LPL?
Current openings cover a wide spectrum: Backend and Frontend Software Engineer (Java, Go, React), Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS, Terraform), Data Scientist (Python, SQL, ML), Cybersecurity Analyst (SOC, IAM), Product Manager (Digital Wealth Platform), DevOps Engineer, and QA Automation Engineer. LPL also hires for specialized roles like FinTech API Integration Specialist and Regulatory Technology Analyst.
How can I stand out as an applicant?
Tailor your résumé to highlight fintech or financial services projects, quantify impact (e.g., "reduced trade latency by 30%"), and list relevant certifications. Build a portfolio that includes a GitHub repo or a case study on a cloud‑based trading simulation. Prepare for system design interviews by practicing large‑scale distributed system scenarios and reviewing financial regulations such as MiFID II or SEC rules. Finally, demonstrate cultural fit by referencing LPL’s values—innovation, integrity, and advisor focus—in your cover letter and interview responses.

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