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!
Excited to learn more? If so, then this could be the role for you!
LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader* in the markets we serve, supporting more than 18,000 financial advisors, 800 institution-based investment programs and 450 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.
Job Overview:
LPL Financial is seeking a VP, Building Services & Workplace Experience to join our Real Estate team to lead building operations and deliver world class services to the LPL workforce across all corporate and field office locations. With1.3M square feet of office space across 80 US locations, Real Estate is focused on ensuring our facilities are maintained and properly cared for, effectively executing and managing projects, providing efficient food and mailservices, ensuring the safetyand security of our employees and customers and delivering best in class services to an increasingly hybrid workforce.
Responsibilities:
- Assume full responsibility for the operation and maintenance of our facilities including facility management, engineering, food service, mail, conference services, management of third party outsourced service providers and integration with transaction management, project management, event planning, and corporate security
- Manage annual operating expense and capital plans and forecasts to include preventative maintenance programs, recurring expenses, and reactive work orders
- Identify and implement innovative solutions that provide a hospitality inspired experience that is digitally savvy, frictionless, and hassle-free for LPL employees
- Ensure a safe and healthy environment for our workforce
- Execute a proactive plan to eliminate or minimize business disruption with a robust triage and communication plan to address unavoidable service outages
- Spearhead environmental initiatives and other programs that demonstrate corporate social responsibility
- Maintain positive and cooperative relationships with LPL landlords
- Identify and implement operational efficiencies through process improvements, technological innovation, and/or strategic sourcing strategies
What are we looking for?
We want strong collaboratorswho can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 10 years’ of relevant experience in corporate real estate, facilities management, hotel/hospitality management, and/or property management
- Proven leadership, process discipline, vendor management and fiscal responsibility
- Excellent communication, relationship management and customer service skills
- Technical savvy with strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Core Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail and motivation to continuously innovate and drive process improvements
- Critical thinking skills, with the ability to ask the right questions and develop solutions to improve processes and project outcomes.
- Ability to confidently make fact base, rapid decisions in response to time sensitive requirements
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills across multiple levels and stakeholder groups
- Results oriented and outcome based; able to manage to quantitative KPIs
- Comfortable working in fast-paced environment, and able to multi-task and prioritize work
Preferences:
- Experience in both corporate/commercial real estate and hospitality industry
- BOMA and/or IFMA certification
Pay Range:
$114,960-$172,440/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!
Why LPL?
At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.
We areone team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.
Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees.We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.
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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 (800) 877-7210.