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Raymond James · 1 day ago

Director, Learning and Development

St. Petersburg, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Raymond James is 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.

BankingFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyInsuranceWealth Management

Growth Opportunities

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

Qualification

DevelopmentFacilitation skillsStrategic thinkingInstructional designData-driven decision-makingProject managementChange managementLearning measurementCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's: Business Administration

Bachelor's: Human Resources Management

General Experience – 10 to 15 years

Manager Experience - 6 to 10 years

Strong background in adult learning, learning and leadership development and facilitation

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

Partner with Talent Management to identify internal and external executive development opportunities

Ensure programs are delivered efficiently, evaluated rigorously, and continuously improved

Drive initiatives that embed a growth mindset and foster a culture of learning and development

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)

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

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

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

Preferred

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

Organizational change management