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Please note: This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship
Job Overview
The Senior Advisor Security Analyst is a high-visibility position responsible for leading cybersecurity engagement, education, and risk reduction initiatives for LPL advisors. This role serves as a trusted cybersecurity advisor and subject matter expert, helping advisors understand and implement security best practices while supporting broader organizational security objectives.
A successful team member combines deep cybersecurity knowledge with business acumen to drive cybersecurity awareness, influence risk-reduction strategies, and improve the overall security posture of the advisor community. This individual is responsible for managing complex advisor cybersecurity issues, leading strategic initiatives, developing educational content, and serving as a key liaison between advisors, Cybersecurity, Technology, Compliance, and business stakeholders.
The Senior Analyst operates with a high degree of autonomy, provides guidance to junior team members, leads projects and process-improvement efforts, and regularly contributes to the development of the Advisor Security program.
Responsibilities:
Advisor Engagement & Cybersecurity Support
- Serve as an escalation point for complex advisor cybersecurity inquiries, incidents, and risk-related concerns.
- Respond to advisor cybersecurity inquiries through shared mailboxes, inbound calls, and executive-level interactions.
- Conduct detailed risk assessments and provide actionable recommendations to advisors for mitigating cybersecurity threats.
- Place outbound calls to advisors to facilitate incident response, remediation activities, and information gathering for escalated investigations.
- Build trusted relationships with advisors and business partners to proactively drive cybersecurity awareness and risk reduction.
Program Leadership & Strategic Initiatives
- Lead cybersecurity awareness initiatives, campaigns, and advisor outreach programs designed to improve cybersecurity maturity across the advisor population.
- Identify emerging cybersecurity threats, industry trends, and advisor risk patterns, providing recommendations for proactive mitigation strategies.
- Lead cross-functional projects involving Cybersecurity, Technology, Legal, Compliance, and Operations teams.
- Participate in strategic planning efforts to enhance advisor cybersecurity services, processes, and tools.
- Analyze operational metrics and trends to recommend improvements in service delivery and cybersecurity effectiveness.
Content Development & Training
- Develop, create, review, evaluate, and continuously improve cybersecurity training materials, presentations, communications, and awareness content.
- Facilitate instructor-led training sessions, webinars, workshops, and presentations for advisors, clients, and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure educational content aligns with evolving cybersecurity threats, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
- Act as a subject matter expert for advisor cybersecurity education and awareness programs.
Incident Management & Risk Assessment
- Coordinate advisor-related cybersecurity incident response activities and support investigations involving phishing, account compromise, malware, and other cyber threats.
- Collaborate with Cybersecurity teams to identify root causes, assess impacts, and develop remediation guidance.
- Evaluate security trends, incident data, and threat intelligence to identify systemic risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Assist in developing and maintaining advisor-focused security controls, standards, and best practices.
Operational Excellence
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by reviewing and optimizing workflows, procedures, and service models.
- Create, maintain, and govern standard operating procedures, playbooks, and knowledge management documentation.
- Recommend enhancements to cybersecurity tools, processes, reporting capabilities, and advisor-facing services.
- Support audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments as needed.
Leadership & Mentorship
- Provide mentoring, guidance, and knowledge sharing to Analyst I and Analyst II team members.
- Assist management with onboarding, training, and development of new team members.
- Lead team projects and workstreams while promoting collaboration and operational excellence.
- Serve as a recognized subject matter expert within the Advisor Security organization.
What Are We Looking For? We want collaborative leaders who can deliver a world-class client experience while driving cybersecurity maturity and operational excellence. Successful candidates thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong analytical and leadership skills, influence outcomes across teams, and continuously seek opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Business, Technology, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or cyber incident response
- Experience managing cybersecurity incidents, investigations, and remediation efforts.
- Strong understanding of multiple information security domains, including:
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Network Security
- Security Awareness and Training
- Data Protection and Encryption
- Threat Intelligence
- Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance
- Familiarity with phishing simulation platforms, endpoint security technologies, and cybersecurity monitoring tools.
Core Competencies:
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risk and recommend effective solutions.
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to lead initiatives and influence outcomes across multiple organizations.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities effectively.
- Proven ability to evaluate cybersecurity risks and recommend practical mitigations.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.
Preferences:
- Industry certifications preferred:
- Security+
- CISSP (or pursuing)
- CISM
- GIAC certifications
- Certified Cybersecurity Practitioner (CC)
Please note: This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship
Pay Range:
$92,906.00 - $154,809.00
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. 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.
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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 (855) 575-6947.
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