Director, Learning and Development

Raymond James•Saint Petersburg, FL

39d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will follow our hybrid work model; we expect the selected candidate to work 2-3 days a week at our corporate office in Saint Petersburg, FL. We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Director of Learning & Development to lead the strategic design and execution of enterprise-wide leadership programs. This role is pivotal in cultivating a culture of continuous development, enhancing leadership capabilities, and aligning talent strategies with business objectives. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with a strong background in adult learning, learning and leadership development and facilitation.

Requirements

Financial services industry experience is highly preferred
Facilitation and presentation skills
Project management and business process methodologies, tools and practices
Learning & Development solutions (e.g., adult learning principles, coaching, 360 feedback, development plan creation, competency design, development program design).
Learning Management Solutions knowledge (Workday learning experience highly desirable but not required)
Learning and Development measurement tools
Strategic thinking with strong business acumen
Exceptional communication and facilitation skills
Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels
Strong project management and prioritization abilities
Data-driven decision-making and ROI analysis
Instructional design methodologies (in-person, virtual, hybrid, and eLearning)
Learning measurement models
Ability to: Collect and analyze data related to learning and development programs and experiences
Analyze complex issues and implement innovative solutions
Collaborate and influence at all levels of the organization
Lead change across HR, learning and organization
Exceptional communication skills
Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Human Resources Management
General Experience – 10 to 15 years
Manager Experience - 6 to 10 years

Nice To Haves

Learning Management Solutions knowledge (Workday learning experience highly desirable but not required)
Financial services industry experience is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement scalable enterprise-wide learning and leadership development programs and experiences.
Partner with senior leaders and business units to assess capability gaps, co-create solutions, and measure impact.
Serve as the primary facilitator for all leadership development programs, such as the Frontline Leader and Senior Leader Programs
Partner with Talent Management to identify internal and external executive development opportunities that strengthen leadership capability and accelerate readiness for critical roles, supporting the firm’s talent and succession planning processes.
Ensure programs are delivered efficiently, evaluated rigorously, and continuously improved based on feedback and business outcomes.
Drive initiatives that embed a growth mindset and foster a culture of learning and development throughout the organization.
Design and develop resources such as playbooks, job aids, and functional guides.
Utilize instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) and learning technologies (e.g., LMS, authoring tools) to create impactful learning experiences.
Manage vendor relationships, including selection, contract negotiation, and performance monitoring.
Support broader L&D and talent programs, being agile and flexible as priorities shift and evolve