Associate Director, Enterprise Learning

FINRA • Rockville, DC

2d • $114,200 - $248,700 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Enterprise Learning will oversee the design, development, and implementation of the learning strategy for multiple programs and initiatives aimed at fostering high-impact capabilities across the organization under general guidance of the senior director. This role involves collaborating with key stakeholders and continuously improving programs based on performance data, learning data, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in learning and development and talent management fields; Master's degree in adult learning preferred.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering large-scale programs for employees at all levels and learning styles.
• Deep knowledge of development frameworks, adult learning principles, and program design
• Strong experience leveraging full range of LMS capabilities.
• Strong track record of partnering with senior leaders and key stakeholders to influence and drive strategy and initiatives.
• Experience working in a collaborative, virtual, matrixed environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in leveraging data to measure program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Experience contributing to and implementing a company-wide skills framework, defining critical skills and competencies for various roles.
• Strong facilitation skills with demonstrated success delivering impactful learning experiences.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in adult learning preferred.
• Certifications (e.g., coaching, Clifton Strengths, assessments like MBTI, DiSC).

Responsibilities

• Program Development & Execution : Lead end-to-end development and execution of programs and initiatives across different organizational levels, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, business needs, and leadership competencies (e.g., mentoring programs).
• Program Delivery : Oversee program delivery, including facilitation of workshops, seminars, and online learning modules.
• Learning Pathway Design : Curate learning pathways for specific learning needs and styles.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Partner with internal teams, HRBPs, and external consultants to assess current learning needs, identify gaps, and design targeted development interventions.
• Program Evaluation : Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of development programs using data analytics and participant feedback to measure ROI and ensure continuous improvement.
• Budget Management : Develop and manage the development budget for specific programs, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to achieve strategic objectives.
• Innovation & Trends : Stay informed on the latest trends in learning & development, particularly use of AI in learning, and incorporate innovative practices and tools that enhance program effectiveness and learner experience.
• Strategic Upskilling: Implement strategic upskilling initiatives to build a future-ready workforce, by designing data-informed learning pathways, leveraging innovative technologies including AI, and partnering with senior leaders to deliver targeted development programs that close skill gaps and foster critical capabilities across the organization.
• Integration : Coordinate with the broader HR team to ensure seamless integration of development with other learning and development programs.
• Demonstration of FINRA’s values.
• Collaboration, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
• Non-exempt employees are also eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal, state, or local law.
• As part of its dedication to employee wellness, FINRA provides comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance.
• Additional insurance includes basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life, and spouse/domestic partner and dependent accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability, long-term care, business travel accident, disability and legal.
• FINRA offers immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match and eligibility for participation in an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, and other benefits that support employee wellness, such as adoption assistance, backup family care, surrogacy benefits, employee assistance, and wellness programs.
• Time Off and Paid Leave FINRA encourages its employees to focus on their health and wellness in many ways, including through a generous time-off program of 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days and 9 sick days, unless otherwise required by law (all pro-rated in the first year).
• Additionally, we are proud to support our communities by providing two volunteer service days (based on full-time schedule).
• Other paid leave includes military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, voting and election official leave for federal, state or local primary and general elections, care of a family member leave (available after 90 days of employment); and childbirth and parental leave (available after 90 days of employment).
• Full-time employees receive nine paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees