Chief Architect, Investor Technology

Chief Architect, Investor Technology Location: Fort Mill/Charlotte Lead with Purpose, Unlock Your Team’s Passion At LPL, people leaders and senior individual contributors hold the key to the employee experience — shaping culture, driving performance, and guiding individuals to new heights. Because when that happens, we all win – clients, LPL, and most importantly, our employees. If you're ready to lead with intention and discover what’s possible, LPL Financial invites you to apply today. LPL Financial is the nation’s largest independent broker‑dealer and a Fortune 500 fintech leader, supporting more than $1.2 trillion in assets through a modern technology platform that powers over 22,000 advisors. Technology is not just a support function at LPL — it is a primary growth engine. As a Chief Architect, Investor Experience Technology, you will operate at the intersection of business strategy, product innovation, and enterprise architecture, shaping the future of investor‑facing digital platforms. This is a rare opportunity to influence architecture at enterprise scale while remaining deeply hands‑on in defining modern, cloud‑native, API‑first solutions that directly impact end investors and advisors. Job Overview This newly created role serves as a senior individual‑contributor architecture leader within Investor Experience Technology. The Distinguished Architect partners directly with the EVP/CIO and executive leadership to define target‑state architecture across investor‑facing platforms while contributing to the broader enterprise architecture strategy. The role blends strategic influence with deep technical engagement — guiding domain architects, shaping architectural standards, and ensuring business strategy, regulatory considerations, and industry best practices are translated into scalable, secure, and resilient technology solutions. Responsibilities Define and steward target‑state architecture for mission‑critical investor‑facing platforms, including upstream and downstream dependencies. Partner with business, product, and technology leaders to align architectural strategy with enterprise priorities and funding decisions. Guide and influence domain‑aligned solution and data architects to maintain architectural coherence and quality. Establish and evolve architectural standards, principles, reusable assets, and frameworks that drive scalability, security, performance, and quality. Lead modernization initiatives including cloud adoption, API‑first transformation, and migration from monolithic to microservices architectures. Identify opportunities for enterprise reuse, efficiency, and improved business outcomes through architectural alignment. Monitor emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, data mesh) and apply them thoughtfully to transform investor and advisor experiences. 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 Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. 3 or more years of experience designing enterprise‑class solution and data architectures, including microservices, event‑driven systems, and user‑experience platforms. Demonstrated experience leading major transformations from monolithic to cloud‑native architectures (AWS preferred). Experience in API‑first architecture, Domain Driven Design (DDD), and modern data architectures (e.g., data mesh). Core Competencies Strategic systems thinking with the ability to translate business strategy into executable architecture. Influence‑based leadership in matrixed, large‑scale technology environments. Continuous learning mindset across modern engineering practices, DevOps, and enterprise agility. Preferences Master’s degree in a related technical field. Financial services experience, particularly in wealth management or securities. AWS Solution Architect certification and/or Snowflake experience. Pay Range: $192,095.00 - $320,227.00 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. 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. EAC 5.19.26 Additional Locations: New York, Austin TX