AVP, Security Risk and Threat Assessment Manager

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.

The Security Risk and Threat Assessment Manager is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security risks and threats to the organization’s assets, personnel, and operations. This role involves conducting comprehensive risk assessments, developing threat models, and implementing strategies to reduce exposure to internal and external threats. The manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a proactive and resilient security posture. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in financial sector threat landscapes, regulatory compliance, and risk modeling, and will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure a proactive and resilient security posture.

This is a full-time, in-office position, requiring daily presence at the designated corporate home office to support real-time collaboration, incident response, and operational readiness.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead and conduct enterprise-wide security risk and threat assessments.
• Develop and maintain threat models and risk matrices for critical assets and operations.
• Monitor global and regional threat intelligence feeds to identify emerging risks.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, Enterprise Resiliency, legal, and compliance teams to align risk mitigation strategies.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for executive leadership on risk posture and threat landscape.
• Support incident response planning and post-incident analysis.
• Maintain and update risk assessment frameworks in accordance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 31000).
• Train and mentor team members on threat assessment methodologies and tools.
• Liasion with external agencies and partners for intelligence sharing and coordinated response.
• Requires up to 20% travel

What we’re 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Criminal Justice, or related field (master’s preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in security risk assessment, threat analysis, or related roles.
• Experience with risk assessment tools and platforms.

Core Competencies:

• Strong understanding of threat intelligence, risk modeling, and mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong leadership and project management capabilities.
• Knowledge of geopolitical risks and their impact on business operations.

Preferred Skills:

• Certified Threat Manager (CTM) or pursuing certification a plus.

• Experience in physical security threat environments.

Pay Range:

$92,625-$154,375/yearActual 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. 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.

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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