Job Description

Executive Security Manager

At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. This role ensures the safety of senior leadership, sensitive operations, and high-value assets through proactive planning, intelligence-driven risk assessments, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. This is a high-visibility, in-office role requiring daily presence at a designated corporate home office and frequent travel to support executive movements and high-risk engagements.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and execution of executive protection programs for C-suite and other high-profile personnel.
• Conduct threat assessments and security planning for executive travel, public appearances, and confidential meetings.
• Manage physical security protocols for executive offices, residences (as applicable), and corporate events.
• Collaborate with intelligence teams to monitor and respond to emerging threats targeting executives and the firm.
• Oversee vendor relationships with private security firms, transportation providers, and law enforcement agencies.
• Develop and maintain crisis response plans and coordinate executive-level incident management.
• Ensure compliance with financial industry regulations and internal policies related to executive safety and privacy.
• Provide strategic input to senior leadership on security risks and mitigation strategies.
• Requires up to 40% travel (including international assignments)

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Risk Management, or related field (master's preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in corporate security, law enforcement, military, or intelligence, with at least 5 years in executive protection or high-level security management.
• Experience with security technology platforms (e.g., access control, surveillance, GPS tracking).

Core Competencies:

• Strong leadership, communication, and crisis management skills.
• Experience working with law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and private security providers.
• Deep understanding of threat intelligence, risk analysis, and protective operations in the financial sector.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong project management and budgeting capabilities.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as needed.

Preferred Skills:

• Eligibility under H.R. 218 (Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act) is strongly preferred.
• Certifications such as CPP, PSP, or similar are highly desirable.
• Familiarity with financial industry regulations and executive privacy concerns.

Pay Range: $92,625-$154,375/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!

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. LPL supports over 29,000 financial advisors and the wealth-management practices of 1,100 financial institution, servicing and custodying approximately $1.9 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 7 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.

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.

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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