Associate Analyst, Operations

Posted:
2/20/2026, 7:59:08 AM

Location(s):
South Carolina, United States ⋅ Arizona, United States ⋅ Charlotte, North Carolina, United States ⋅ Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States ⋅ North Carolina, United States ⋅ Tempe, Arizona, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

What if you could build a career where ambition meets innovation? At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. What if you could have access to cutting-edge resources, a collaborative environment, and the freedom to make an impact? If you're ready to take the next step, discover what’s possible with LPL Financial.

Job Overview:

The Associate Analyst within Cash Management Operations is responsible for helping financial advisors and their assistants navigate through inquiries on behalf of their clients. The Associate Analyst supports frontline and associates with high priority service issues, manages escalated inquires, and assists with knowledge sharing. This includes resolving escalations and complex scenarios regarding wires and NIGO inquiries, while determining root cause, and providing recommendations for process improvement. 

This role is responsible for coaching and guidance for our internal and external clients. Additionally, the Cash Management Operations department offers opportunities to participate and contribute to team projects and training that supports career development and advancement. 

Responsibilities:

  • Supporting complex cash management related issues, ownership of each inquiry as the main point of contact and providing First Call Resolution, when possible. Additionally, for complex requests, taking ownership of the case that results in follow-up phone calls, processing, and proper documentation.
  • Supporting and managing escalated issues in a timely manner and acting as the point of contact for case resolution. Facilitating the proper handling of client complaints per regulatory requirements by communicating to and collaborating with FINOP, Compliance, Legal, and Risk teams when necessary. 
  • Maintaining and actively participating in the team training program and new hire onboarding experience. Maintaining a positive and supportive workplace environment by taking initiative and assisting individual team members when appropriate. Delivering regular positive feedback and coaching opportunities to support the team’s development. 
  • Keeping apprised of and promoting new processes and controls, actively leading in daily huddles, and participating in monthly department meetings. Providing feedback and process improvements to drive the business forward. 
  • Implementing and maintaining a team-specific error tracking process to ensure proper coaching and training take place at the senior operations and associate service consultant level. Additionally responsible for reporting and presenting trends and process improvement recommendations to senior leaders at the team and enterprise level.
  • Assisting with and/or supporting ad hoc projects, presentations, monitoring, associate engagement and reporting as needed.

What are we looking for?

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:

  • 2+ years professional experience in financial services
  • 2+ years business analysis (or similar) and/or process improvement experience

Core Competencies:

  • Strong understanding of or experience with move money transactions and related regulatory requirements
  • Skilled in client service and dedicated to providing a high-quality client experience
  • Excellent collaboration, verbal/written communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Change Agent, able to define the future state and assist with implementing change as necessary
  • Strong execution ability and a sense of urgency
  • Creative, flexible and an experienced practitioner

Preferences:

  • Experience or working knowledge with AML, fraud, and compliance
  • Handling escalations and phone calls when necessary
  • Knowlede of regulatory requirements
  • Experience with business systems analysis or business process design
  • Bachelor’s degree, in Business, Accounting, or Finance
  • FINRA SIE; Series 7/66/99 licenses would be a plus


 

Pay Range:

$20.84-$34.73/hour


 

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!


 

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 www.lpl.com.

At 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 www.lpl.com.

Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity

At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.

Why LPL?

  • Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team. Learn more about our leadership team here!

  • Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers here!

  • Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients. Learn more about our mission and values here!

  • Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact. Learn more here!

  • Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Learn more here!

  • Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here!

  • Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home. Learn more here!

Join 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 (855) 575-6947.

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