Learning & Development Specialist - Financial Services

Learning And Development Specialist

Learning & Development (Primary Focus)

• Design, lead, and implement impactful L&D programs across the Americas, aligned with global strategies and local needs.
• Act as a trusted advisor and facilitator for senior leadership on learning solutions.
• Develop and deliver presentations, workshops, and training sessions (live, hybrid, and virtual formats).
• Track and measure the effectiveness of learning initiatives and continuously improve programs.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to bring innovative and engaging content to employees.
• Identify and implement wellness-related learning programs (experience in wellness initiatives is a plus).

Talent Management

• Support three senior HR Business Partners in the execution of performance management, succession planning, and high-potential programs.
• Develop and maintain frameworks, templates, and project plans to ensure seamless talent processes.
• Coordinate regional efforts and align with global strategies on talent initiatives.
• Bring a project management mindset to deliver structured, timely, and scalable solutions.
• Interest or experience in integrating AI-driven solutions into talent programs is preferred.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)

• Serve on the DE&I advisory board, providing input and support to ongoing DE&I efforts (limited time commitment).

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Learning & Development and Talent Management, ideally within Financial Services or a similar fast-paced corporate environment.
• Proven experience as a facilitator, presenter, and program designer.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; detail-oriented and proactive.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating cross-functionally.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with wellness programming and/or AI applications in HR is a strong advantage.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary up to $155,000 dependent on experience.
• 3 days per week onsite at our Midtown NYC office.