Learning & Development Manager, First Vice President

Amalgamated Bank of NY•New York, NY

About The Position

The First Vice President, Learning & Development Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for establishing and directing the Learning & Development (L&D) division at Amalgamated Bank. This position will build the L&D function from inception, designing and implementing a comprehensive corporate learning strategy that aligns with regulatory requirements, compliance standards, and the bank’s strategic business objectives. The successful candidate will set the vision for enterprise-wide training and development, ensuring consistent, effective, and measurable learning experiences across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience in learning and development, including at least 5 years in a leadership capacity within the financial services industry.
Proven expertise in designing and executing enterprise-wide training strategies that align with regulatory and business objectives.
Experience implementing and managing Learning Management Systems (LMS) and developing governance frameworks for training programs.
Strong understanding of compliance, risk management, and the three lines of defense model.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to senior executives and Board members.
Strategic mindset with demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, establish new functions, and promote a culture of learning.
Strong analytical and reporting skills, including the ability to analyze training effectiveness and compliance metrics.
Proven leadership in developing high-performing teams and fostering continuous improvement.
Ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., Certified Professional in Learning Performance (CPLP), SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SCP), Association for Talent Development (ATD)) preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and implement a corporate learning strategy that supports regulatory, compliance, and business goals.
Establish enterprise-wide governance structures for all training programs, ensuring consistency in development, delivery, and effectiveness-monitoring.
Evaluate, recommend, and oversee the deployment of a centralized Learning Management System (LMS) to standardize content delivery and training record tracking.
Develop and maintain comprehensive training policies and procedures, including clear roles and responsibilities across the bank’s three lines of defense.
Implement standardized attendance tracking and reporting mechanisms for all training activities.
Create and maintain uniform onboarding processes and role-specific training paths for all employees, in partnership with key business units.
Regularly analyze and report on training compliance, effectiveness metrics, and strategic outcomes to senior management and the Board of Directors.
Collaborate with Human Resources, Compliance, Risk, and business leaders to ensure training programs are relevant, timely, and aligned to evolving regulatory expectations.
Provide leadership in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.