SVP, Head of Client Compensation

Lead with Purpose, Unlock Your Team’s Passion At LPL, people leaders hold the key to the employee experience — shaping culture, driving performance, and guiding individuals to new heights. Because when that happens, we all win — clients, LPL, and most importantly our employees. If you're ready to lead with intention and discover what’s possible, LPL Financial invites you to apply today. The SVP, Head of Client Compensation is a strategic people leader responsible for driving operational excellence, advisor compensation transformation, and technology-enabled process improvements. Reporting to the EVP of Operations, this role oversees key teams including Client Compensation, Advisory Operations, Performance & Data Reconciliation, and Client Technology Management. The position plays a critical role in mergers and acquisitions, clearing service expansion, and delivering a best-in-class client and advisor experience. Responsibilities Lead transformation initiatives focused on process optimization, automation, and continuous improvement. Oversee advisor compensation operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scalability. Manage service delivery across multiple channels and offshore partners, meeting SLAs and enhancing client experience. Drive organizational change management, diversity and inclusion, and employee engagement programs. Ensure regulatory compliance, mitigate risk, and maintain strong internal controls. Collaborate with Finance, HR, and Compliance on compensation policies and audits. Manage budgets, resource planning, and performance reporting using data-driven insights. Represent Operations in firm-wide initiatives, regulatory engagements, and vendor negotiations. Develop and retain top talent across geographically dispersed teams. Qualifications We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity , and are driven to help our clients succeed . We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work. Requirements 15+ years in financial services with deep expertise in advisor compensation, broker-dealer operations, and wealth management. Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field; MBA preferred. Proven success in transformation leadership, change management, and employee engagement. Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or similar methodologies. Expertise in compensation structures and regulatory compliance. Pay Range $186,430.00 - $310,751.00 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. EOE. #J-18808-Ljbffr LPL Financial