AVP, Conference Experiences & Events at LPL Financial in Fort Mill

Job description

Lead with Purpose, Unlock Your Team’s Passion At LPL, people leaders 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. At LPL, people leaders 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. Do you enjoy leading and executing the strategy and logistical details for events? Have you planned corporate events and conferences from beginning to end? If so, then this could be the role for you! Job Overview: The Assistant Vice President, Conference Experiences & Events leads the strategy, planning, production, and successful execution of in-person, hybrid, and virtual experiences that strengthen client relationships, advance firm priorities, and deliver measurable business value. This role combines strategic leadership, operational rigor, financial discipline, creative problem-solving, and people leadership to deliver high-touch, best-in-class experiences at scale. Responsibilities: Own the end-to-end strategy and delivery of assigned conferences and events, translating firm and business objectives into clear experience strategies, project plans, success measures, and execution roadmaps. Lead all strategic, creative, operational, and logistical components of programs, program format, attendee journey, registration, food and beverage, branding and signage, audiovisual, show flow, production, security, and post-event follow-up. Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, business partners, and external vendors; lead cross-functional working sessions that establish objectives, clarify decision rights, surface risks, and maintain alignment through execution. Develop and manage integrated project plans, timelines, budgets, and contingency plans; identify dependencies and risks early, escalate appropriately, and maintain quality under changing conditions. Accurately forecast, manage, and reconcile conference expenses and sponsor revenue while balancing premium experience delivery with financial discipline. Partner with analytics and business stakeholders to define, track, and communicate success measures, including participation, attendee feedback, engagement, content consumption, business outcomes, return on investment, and lessons learned. Use data, feedback, diverse perspectives, industry trends, and sound judgment to identify root causes, improve decisions, and continuously elevate the client and attendee experience. Lead innovation by evaluating new ideas, tools, formats, and partners; take smart, informed risks that challenge the status quo while protecting the firm and the client experience. Lead projects and strategic initiatives beyond assigned conferences when needed, providing subject-matter expertise and support across Conference Experiences & Events. Manage, coach, mentor, and develop direct reports and other planners; delegate with clear expectations and decision rights, reinforce accountability, recognize contributions, and create opportunities for growth. Strategic Thinking Translates firm vision into clear goals, outcomes, and a shared definition of success, while helping others understand and navigate change. Balances near-term delivery with longer-term opportunities and implications. Thinks innovatively, explores new ideas, and experiments thoughtfully with novel approaches. Applies analysis, diverse perspectives, experience, and judgment to clarify problems, strengthen plans, and make sound decisions. Remains resilient under pressure and recovers quickly and effectively from setba