Vice President of Corporate Training 5271

Keesler Federal Credit Union • Gulfport, MS

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Keesler Federal Credit Union is seeking an accomplished learning and development leader to serve as Vice President of Corporate Training. Reporting to the Chief People Officer and serving on the Senior Management Team, this role leads the enterprise-wide learning strategy, including employee development, leadership programs, compliance education, learning technology, and workforce readiness. The ideal candidate will bring a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, at least 12 years of progressive related leadership experience, and at least nine years of people-leadership experience. Financial services experience and relevant professional certification are preferred.

At Keesler Federal, more than 900 team members are united by a shared commitment to excellence, service, and each other. As our CEO often says, "We are ONE TEAM, committed to excellence."

As Keesler Federal nears its 80th anniversary, the organization serves more than 400,000 members worldwide and has grown to more than $5 billion in assets, reflecting a legacy of growth, stability, and member commitment. As Mississippi's largest credit union and Forbes' No. 1 Best-In-State Credit Union in Mississippi for 2026, we operate more than 50 locations across Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, and three Royal Air Force bases in the United Kingdom.

Our success is built on a culture grounded in Authenticity, Approachability, Commitment, and Empathy, creating an environment where leaders can innovate, collaborate, and thrive.

Mississippi's Gulf Coast offers an exceptional combination of professional opportunity and quality of life. With 26 miles of scenic shoreline, vibrant coastal communities, renowned seafood, championship golf, boating, fishing, arts, festivals, and year-round outdoor recreation, the region provides an unmatched coastal lifestyle.

Conveniently located along the I-10 corridor, the Gulf Coast offers easy access to New Orleans and the Florida Gulf Coast while maintaining a welcoming, community-centered atmosphere.

For a forward-thinking learning executive, this is an opportunity to strengthen enterprise capability, develop future leaders, and help shape the workforce of tomorrow, all while enjoying one of the South's most desirable coastal destinations.

The VP – Corporate Training is the strategic leader responsible for the credit union's enterprise-wide learning and development strategy. As a member of the Senior Management Team, this role oversees all training, compliance education, and organizational training initiatives to ensure employees are equipped to support the credit union's mission, growth, member experience, and credit union strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the functions of the position required.
• Minimum of 12 years of similar or related progressive leadership experience in learning and development, organizational development, talent development, training, or related disciplines experience required.
• Minimum of 9 years of people leader experience required.
• Experience developing organizational development strategies and leadership development programs.
• Experience leading large-scale training initiatives, organizational change efforts, and workforce development programs.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, leadership development, coaching practices, and organizational effectiveness strategies.
• Proficient in the use of computers and standard office technology, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams).

Nice To Haves

• Financial services, banking, or credit union experience strongly preferred.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR
• Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
• Certified Credit Union Training Professional (CCUTP)
• Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, or Learning & Development certifications

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive enterprise learning and development strategy aligned with the credit union's strategic plan and long-term organizational objectives.
• Serve as the senior leader responsible for all employee learning, compliance education, and professional development initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to identify organizational training gaps and implement development strategies that support evolving business needs.
• Establish learning and development metrics, benchmarks, and performance indicators that measure business impact and return on investment.
• Lead workforce readiness initiatives that support organizational growth, digital transformation, and change management efforts.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, employee development, accountability, and performance excellence throughout the organization.
• Oversee the design, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of all training and development programs across the credit union.
• Establish enterprise training standards, learning pathways and development frameworks for all functional areas.
• Ensure training initiatives support operational excellence, exceptional member experiences, employee productivity, and organizational performance.
• Drive modernization of learning delivery methods, including instructor-led training, virtual learning, eLearning, microlearning and blended learning solutions.
• Ensure all learning content remains current, accurate, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee the administration and effectiveness of learning management systems, knowledge management platforms, and digital learning technologies.
• Evaluate emerging learning technologies and instructional methodologies to improve learner engagement and organizational effectiveness.
• Maintain record keeping for audit purposes of mandatory training related to BSA, OFAC, security awareness, privacy, consumer protection, and other regulatory requirements.
• Partner with business units to ensure training supports regulatory expectations and organizational risk management objectives.
• Provide regular reporting to Chief People Officer regarding training and completion metrics.
• Evaluate organizational learning needs through data analysis, business performance indicators, employee feedback, and leadership consultation.
• Partner with business units to ensure training programs support strategic projects, operational enhancements, technology implementations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Develop organizational knowledge-sharing strategies that promote consistency and efficiency across departments and locations.
• Responsible for compliance with all Federal regulations, including Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
• Performs supervisory duties in accordance with the credit union's policies and procedures and all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Responsibilities include participating in the recruitment, interview, selection, and onboarding of employees; providing training and development; planning, assigning, and overseeing work; evaluating performance; coaching and counseling employees; administering recognition and corrective actions as appropriate; responding to employee concerns and supporting issue resolution; and supporting employment actions such as promotion, transfer, demotion, or separation in accordance with established policies and legal requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care expenses
• Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 100% match on the first 5% contributed by you
• Paid Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement and Competitive Scholarships
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager