Learning and Development Senior Associate

Role: Learning and Development Senior Associate (or AVP)

Location: Chicago, IL (preferred) or New York, NY

Job Type: Direct Hire

Workplace: Hybrid (onsite Tuesday–Thursday)

Schedule: Standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM), with flexibility for additional hours as needed

Compensation: $140,000 – $170,000 base salary (range varies based on skills, experience, and qualifications)

Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking a Learning & Development Senior Associate (or AVP) to join a growing Human Resources team. This newly created role will report directly to the Senior Director of Talent Management and will play a critical part in shaping and executing enterprise-wide talent development initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring strong HR and talent development expertise, particularly in financial services, and will thrive in a fast-paced, highly analytical environment. This role combines strategic program design with hands-on execution, requiring someone who is collaborative, data-driven, and passionate about building best-in-class learning and development frameworks.

• Lead design, rollout, and evaluation of key learning and development programs (e.g., leadership development, executive coaching, career pathing).
• Deliver training and coaching at the individual, team, and department levels.
• Leverage employee data and feedback to shape and evolve training programs, competency models, and development offerings.
• Partner with senior leaders to enhance leadership effectiveness and management capabilities.
• Oversee relationships with external training vendors, ensuring consistent, high-quality program delivery.
• Create innovative ROI reporting on talent initiatives and present findings to senior leadership.
• Support ad-hoc human capital projects and organizational development initiatives as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (required).
• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Behavior, or related field (preferred).
• 3–8 years of progressive HR and/or talent development experience; financial services background strongly preferred.
• Solid foundation in training, performance management, leadership development, and talent reviews.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and facilitation skills; comfortable engaging with senior executives.
• Strong project management and analytical skills; able to drive initiatives from concept to execution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams).
• Team-oriented, highly motivated, and adaptable with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” mentality.

• Leadership: Develops self and others, fosters inclusion, and models collaboration.
• Achieving Results: Delivers consistent, high-quality outcomes while holding self and others accountable.
• Personal Effectiveness: Builds strong relationships, adapts to change, and communicates with impact.
• Critical Thinking: Applies analytical reasoning, seeks diverse perspectives, and anticipates future needs.

The expected base salary range is $140,000 to $170,000
, commensurate with skills and experience. Employees are also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, financial, and paid time off benefits.