This role pays more than
79%
of similar roles. Most pay
$183,868–$256,575
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$264k
versus about
$220k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About LPL Financial
LPL Financial is the largest independent broker-dealer in the United States, providing brokerage and investment advisory services to independent financial advisors and financial institutions. Industry: Financial Services & Wealth Management
LPL Financial currently has
59 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$140,959–$234,882
across 54 roles with salary data.
As a Distinguished Architect, Trading Platforms and Technology, you will serve as a senior individual contributor within the trading and investment management technology team. You will define and advance target-state architecture for Broker Dealer, Advisory, and Models platforms while partnering with executive leadership to align business strategy with scalable technical solutions. Your daily work involves designing low-latency, high-throughput systems including real-time event streaming, order routing, and market data infrastructure. You will lead modernization initiatives involving AWS cloud adoption, API-first design, microservices, and Architecture as Code. The role requires expertise in FIX protocol, OMS/EMS platforms, and emerging technologies like AI/ML and blockchain. You will solve complex problems regarding high-volume trading systems and modernize legacy platforms to support modern financial infrastructure across various investment domains including equities, ETFs, and options.
What does a Architect earn?
Median $235750 from 31 postings across 17 companies.