FINRA · 1 day ago
Associate Director, Performance and Talent Management
FINRA is the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority that serves the entire population of the company by leading all learning & development, talent management, leadership & team development, change management, and performance management initiatives. The Associate Director, Performance and Talent Management will be responsible for partnering with HR business partners and senior leaders to design, develop, and lead integrated talent management processes and initiatives.
FinanceFinancial ServicesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Serves as the project team lead on various high impact programs and initiatives. Teams are often cross-functional, and the programs and initiatives serve and/or impact a significant subset of, if not the entire employee population
Establishes performance standards and metrics by which initiatives and programs should be measured to determine quality, employee impact, ROI, and overall team performance as it relates to client satisfaction
Lead the design, development, and launch of talent review and succession management processes, the roll-out strategy and key messaging – assessing potential (9box), talent assessment administration, high-potential identification, succession criteria and plans, system administration, resources and training
Leverages systems and technology (and makes recommendations for) as a means to increase efficiency and productivity of the function, as well as simplifying processes and programs for the employee population
Stays abreast of industry trends and activities through external networks and education to assess the viability of leveraging alternative ways of improving the function
Monitor the effectiveness of integrated talent management initiatives through reporting, data analysis and feedback mechanisms, making necessary adjustments as needed
Facilitate training on all talent management processes: performance management, talent reviews, and succession planning
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with all levels of management so as to gain in-depth knowledge of the business, which will provide insight into the design and implementation of programs
Partner with key stakeholders to integrate talent management processes into development and assessment resources - managing process enhancements, ensuring smooth workflows, and stakeholder engagement
Guide people leaders towards developmental solutions appropriate for engaging and retaining top talent
Partners with teams outside of HR (i.e. Corporate Communications, Office of General Counsel, Technology, etc.), leveraging their expertise to ensure the effective design, development, and execution of programs and initiatives
Manages or coordinates external vendors to ensure the optimal use of company resources through the proposal and selection process, in addition to the ongoing assessment that performance and quality standards are being met
Demonstration of FINRA’s values
Collaboration, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree with a minimum of seven years relevant experience
Experience managing people or cross-functional teams
In-depth project management skills
Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
Proven ability to collaborate and influence to achieve outcomes
Experience working with the level of Vice President and above
Strong written and oral communication skills
Effective presentation skills
Preferred
Advanced degree or relevant certification desirable
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life, and spouse/domestic partner and dependent accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability, long-term care, business travel accident, disability and legal
Immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match
Eligibility for participation in an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Adoption assistance
Backup family care
Surrogacy benefits
Employee assistance
Wellness programs
Generous time-off program of 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days and 9 sick days
Two volunteer service days
Military leave
Jury duty leave
Bereavement leave
Voting and election official leave for federal, state or local primary and general elections
Care of a family member leave (available after 90 days of employment)
Childbirth and parental leave (available after 90 days of employment)
Nine paid holidays
Company
FINRA
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is an independent regulator for securities firms doing business in the U.S. It is a sub-organization of Thrivent.
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