AVP, Product Owner

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!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:The Product Owner identifies improvements needed to enhance a product and works within the agile process to assign priority, business value, and functionality to ensure the development team implements. The Product Owner works with the business owners to ensure the successful release of the new functionality and owns the communication across the organization.Responsibilities:Represent Technology while interfacing and engaging with the business user and LPL stakeholdersCreate user stories and acceptance tests from themes and features granular enough for a single sprintPrioritize user stories by business value and decides which user stories are scheduled into sprintsDrive features through the Discovery Phase, ensuring stories are written, UX designs have been tested, and the feature implementation is validated by cross functional teamsCommunicate product strategy and status outside the team and at the executive levelUse clear goals to communicate the project vision at the beginning of every release and sprint so that the team understands and is equipped to realize itMake business decisions and clearly communicates requirements through epics and stories so they are understoodCreate, maintain, prioritize, and sequence the product feature backlog based on business valueParticipate in project planning, daily stand-up meetings (scrums), reviews, retrospectives, sprint and release planning, demos and other Scrum-related meetingsWhat 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:5+ years product owner experience3+ years product experience within and agile delivery framework and utilization of JIRACore Competencies:A track record of innovative thinking and problem solvingPassion for delivering the best user experienceDemonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with all levels of staff and management across multiple partner teamsExemplary collaboration, interpersonal, and presentation skillsPassion for delivering the best client experience both internally and externallyAbility for multi-tasking while prioritizing to show resultsAbility to effectively respond to dynamically changing work environments and to positively influence business outcomesPreferences:3+ years financial services experiencePay Range: $116,100.00 - $193,500.00Actual 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!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 are one 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.Want to hear from our employees on what it’s like to work at LPL?  Watch this!We take social responsibility seriously. Learn more hereWant to see info on our benefits?  Learn more hereJoin 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.SummaryLocation: San Diego; Fort Mill/Charlotte; Austin, TXType: Full time