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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Senior Algorithmic Developer

Company: Virtu Financial

Location: Austin TX

Posted Sep 27, 2022

Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver liquidity to global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps create more efficient markets around the world. The company has a highly talented group of software engineers developing complex algorithmic trading strategies. The company offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a flat hierarchy and no finance background necessary.

IT Project Financial Analyst

Company: BOK Financial

Location: Tulsa, OK

Posted Sep 26, 2022

BOK Financial is a top 25 U.S.-based financial services holding company with a mission to enable business success and create raving fans. The company is looking for an IT Project Financial Analyst to join their team, with a focus on financial accounting, project cash flow, and project performance metrics.

Associate, Investment Accounting

Company: Global Atlantic Financial Group

Location: Brooklyn NY

Posted Sep 28, 2022

Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leader in the U.S. life insurance and annuity industry, seeking a diverse team of talented individuals who reinforce their culture of collaboration and innovation. The company offers a total rewards package, including educational assistance, virtual physical therapy, and remote/onsite fitness reimbursement, and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute to their success.

Senior Solution Architect

Company: First Command Financial Services, Inc.

Location: Austin TX

Posted Sep 29, 2022

The Senior Solution Architect role is responsible for leading solutions evaluation, design, and analysis for the implementation of a solution architecture across product lines and technologies. The role requires experience in designing solutions across application, data, infrastructure, and cloud architectures, and being comfortable with complex systems design.

RFQ-hub: ETF Product Specialist

Company: Virtu Financial

Location: Brooklyn NY

Posted Sep 27, 2022

Virtu Financial, Inc. formed RFQ-hub Holdings LLC to support the growth of RFQ-hub. The platform brings asset managers and liquidity providers together to help electronically deliver aggregated and competitive liquidity. The ETF Product Specialist role is responsible for enabling the consortium's US ETF growth initiatives and ensuring product targets are achieved.

Product Owner - Marketing Cloud

Company: First Command Financial Services, Inc.

Location: Austin TX

Posted Sep 26, 2022

The Product Owner (PO) is responsible for defining stories, prioritizing the team backlog, and ensuring stories meet user needs. The role involves working with various stakeholders, including Product Management, Customers, and Business Owners.

Senior Case Manager

Company: Global Atlantic Financial Group

Location: Des Moines, IA

Posted Sep 28, 2022

Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leader in the U.S. life insurance and annuity industry, serving the needs of individuals and institutions. The company is looking for a diverse team of talented individuals who reinforce its culture of collaboration and innovation.

Software Engineer (Java)

Company: Virtu Financial

Location: Brooklyn NY

Posted Sep 27, 2022

Virtu Financial is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver liquidity to global markets. They are looking for a talented group of software engineers to design, develop, and maintain their trading infrastructure. The company values strong communication skills, self-directed developers, and a drive to learn and improve.

Systems Engineer

Company: Virtu Financial

Location: Austin TX

Posted Sep 27, 2022

Virtu Financial is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver liquidity to global markets. They are looking for a Systems Engineer to join their team in New York or Austin offices, responsible for designing, building, and supporting servers, and working with engineers across the globe.

Sr. Quantitative Strategist

Company: Virtu Financial

Location: Brooklyn NY

Posted Sep 27, 2022

Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to its clients. The firm is looking for a Senior Quantitative Strategist to join its research team, with a focus on developing predictive models and implementing new trading strategies.

Product Owner - Client Portal/Experience Cloud

Company: First Command Financial Services, Inc.

Location: Austin TX

Posted Sep 26, 2022

The Product Owner is responsible for defining stories, prioritizing the team backlog, and ensuring stories meet user needs. They work closely with the team, stakeholders, and other POs to achieve program priorities.

Senior Software Engineer (Python)

Company: Virtu Financial

Location: Brooklyn NY

Posted Sep 27, 2022

Virtu's Research Technology team is looking for a passionate and seasoned developer to support their research infrastructure. The role involves developing and maintaining research platforms, simulators, and databases, and requires experience with Python, C++, and Java.

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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