VP, Product Management - Advisory and Alternatives

Where Ambition Meets InnovationBuild a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.Are you someone with a background in finance, consulting, or product management who enjoys solving complex problems and influencing strategy?Do you bring a structured, analytical approach and enjoy working at the intersection of software development, mergers and acquisitions, and business strategy?If you are motivated by impact, collaboration, and continuous learning, this role may be a great fit for you.Job OverviewLPL Financial is seeking a Vice President, Product Manager within LPL’s Investor and Investment Solutions group—one of the most visible and impactful organizations within the firm.In this individual contributor role, you will serve as a trusted business partner to senior leaders, driving outcomes through thoughtful analysis, cross‑functional collaboration, and clear strategic direction. You will contribute to the evolution of LPL’s Alternative Investments (Alts Connect) and Advisory Investment Management platforms by shaping product strategy, influencing decision‑making, and enabling leadership to make informed, data‑driven choices.This role does not include direct people management but carries significant responsibility, influence, and visibility across the organization.ResponsibilitiesPartner closely with business stakeholders, internal operations, vendors, and technology teams to align goals and priorities, provide vision for PI events and backlog management, and deliver on project commitments.Support the execution of strategic initiatives by contributing to program governance structures that promote stakeholder engagement, transparency, and effective product delivery.Create and maintain Alternative Investments product roadmaps, execution plans, and performance metrics that support continuous learning and improvement of the Alts Connect platform,ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and delivering measurable outcomes that enhance advisor experience and operational efficiency.Collaborate across the enterprise to maintain alignment on product vision, strategy, and performance against goals, applying critical thinking to enhance the value proposition of assigned products and programs.Drive informed decision‑making by surfacing risks, trade‑offs, and recommendations, and escalating issues to appropriate leadership levels to enable timely resolution.Develop and maintain product roadmaps, execution plans, and metrics that clearly communicate progress, risks, and outcomes while supporting continuous learning and improvement.Produce high‑quality analyses, reports, and presentations related to LPL’s strategic growth initiatives that are ready for SVP‑level, C‑suite, and Board audiences.Engage with advisors, internal partners, and external collaborators to incorporate feedback and ensure solutions address real‑world advisory and investment management needs.What We’re Looking ForWe are looking for collaborative professionals who are committed to delivering an exceptional client experience. Successful candidates are adaptable, outcomes‑oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced environment that values curiosity, creativity, and continuous improvement.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in a related field; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.7–10+ years of experience in product management, management consulting, investment management, or program and project management, ideally within financial services or FinTech.7-10 years experience working in agile product development environments and partnering with cross‑functional teams to deliver complex initiatives.5+ years experience influencing outcomes and driving execution without direct people management authority.5+ years of experience with alternative investment productsCore CompetenciesFlexibility and experience supporting organizations through change.Deep knowledge of alternative investment and private equity products, sponsors landscape, portfolio management flow and supervision, and investment requirements and legal framework.Ability to work effectively across functions and influence outcomes through collaboration and expertise.Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to tailor messages for audiences at all levels of the organization.Demonstrated business acumen, including experience developing business cases and supporting funding or investment decisions.Analytical capability with experience evaluating opportunities and measuring results against defined objectives.Proactive approach to identifying, assessing, and managing risks within scope of responsibility.Experience engaging with senior leaders and contributing to strategic discussions.Ability to translate business vision into actionable strategies and execution plans.Proven ability to build alignment and drive progress across complex initiatives, including those outside direct accountability.What Success Looks Like in the First 90 DaysDevelop a deep understanding of LPL’s advisory business, investment platforms, team processes, tools, and the broader financial services landscape.Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and cross‑functional teams.Contribute new perspectives, insights, and ideas that enhance how the team operates, consistently applying critical thinking and advocating for progress over perfection.Pay Range:$128,029.00 - $213,313.00Actual 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) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit 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.For further information about LPL, please visit 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.EAC 5.19.26 #J-18808-Ljbffr