What if you could spend your summer solving meaningful problems with data? At LPL Financial, our Client Analytics team transforms complex information into insights that drive business decisions. As a Summer Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience with real datasets, modern analytics tools, and a team that values curiosity, innovation, and learning. If you're ready to explore a career where analytics meets impact, discover what's possible with LPL Financial.

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.

Job Overview:

You will join the Client Growth Analytics team and will support by pulling, cleaning, analyzing, and visualizing data to help generate insights into client behavior and business performance. This role is ideal for an early-career analytics student who enjoys solving problems, working with data, and learning new analytical tools. You will work closely with analysts and data scientists while gaining exposure to Tableau, Python, and general business analytics practices.

The ideal candidate should be local to the San Diego office during the time of the internship and will work on a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Pull, clean, and prepare datasets from internal data sources

• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends and patterns

• Create dashboards and visualizations in Tableau

• Assist in building lightweight Python analyses in Jupyter notebooks (e.g., descriptive statistics, data cleaning, simple models)

• Document processes, data definitions, and findings for team use

• Collaborate with team members to support ongoing analytics projects

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional internal 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 curiosity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate degree program in Data Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027

• Interest in the financial services industry

• Basic experience working with data using tools like Excel, SQL, or Python

• Familiarity with data visualization concepts (Tableau experience preferred but not required)

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Ability to communicate findings clearly in both written and verbal form

• Offer is contingent upon successful background screening and agreement to be local to San Diego, CA Office

Core Competencies:

• Curiosity and willingness to learn new tools

• Attention to detail when working with datasets

• Ability to break down ambiguous problems into structured steps

Summer Internship Schedule:

• Full-time position for 10 weeks in the Summer of 2026; Monday through Friday, working 40 hours a week during business operating hours

• Dependent on team needs, work locations could be hybrid or in office (San Diego)

• Interns should plan to participate for the entire program. Program dates: June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026

Disclaimer for international students:  

• At this time, for our early career program positions, we’re unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future. For other positions, within LPL it will depend on the specific position. 

• You will be responsible for obtaining and providing to LPL the required I-9 documentation as part of our onboarding process. 

• Positions offered are for full-time work at 40 hours per week.  

• Please consult your Designated School Official to confirm your eligibility with your school ability prior to applying.  

Hourly Rate:

The hourly amount is dependent on a number of factors, including the applicant’s skill, experience, and work location. 

Company Overview:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.

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 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.

EAC1.22.25