Associate Director, Leadership Development, Leadership Effectiveness, and FINRA Coaching Academy

Here is a great opportunity for a learning trailblazer who can assess the learning needs, and roll-up sleeves to design and implement learning solutions for specific business outcomes! Join our Learning, Talent & Organizational Development (LTOD) team and have an opportunity to design, facilitate and manage a range of leadership development programs in service of investing in our talent for regulatory excellence and investor confidence.

As the Associate Director of Leadership Development, Leadership Effectiveness and FINRA Coaching Academy you will oversee the design, development, and implementation of leadership programs aimed at fostering high-impact leadership capabilities across the organization. This role will involve driving leadership initiatives that align with organizational goals and culture, collaborating with key stakeholders, and continuously improving programs based on performance data and best practices.

• Lead the end-to-end development and execution of leadership programs and initiatives across different levels of the organization, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, business needs and leadership competencies.
• Oversee program delivery, including the facilitation of workshops, seminars, and online learning modules.
• Partner with internal teams, HRBPs, and external consultants to assess current leadership competencies, identify gaps, and design targeted development interventions.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of leadership development programs using data analytics and participant feedback to ensure continuous improvement.
• Develop and manage the leadership development budget for specific programs, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to achieve strategic objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders on leadership development strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational culture, and overall talent strategy.
• Stay informed on the latest trends in leadership development and incorporate innovative practices and tools that enhance program effectiveness and learner experience.
• Coordinate with the broader HR team to ensure seamless integration of leadership development with other learning and development programs.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• 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
• Proven experience in designing and delivering large-scale leadership programs for leaders at all levels.
• Strong track record of partnering with senior leaders and key stakeholders to drive leadership strategy and initiatives.
• Experience with working in a collaborative, virtual, matrixed environment.
• Deep knowledge of leadership development frameworks, adult learning principles, and program design.
• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to engage and inspire leaders across levels.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment preferable.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in leveraging data to measure program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or Master’s degree in adult learning is preferred.
• Leadership certifications (e.g., coaching, Clifton Strengths, assessments like MBTI, DiSC) are a plus.

For work that is performed in CA, CO, HI, MN, VT, IL, Jersey City, NJ, NY, NY, MD, Washington DC, and WA the chart below outlines the proposed salary range for the corresponding location. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.

CA: Minimum Salary $124,300, Maximum Salary $235,500

CO/HI/MN/VT*: Minimum Salary $108,200, Maximum Salary $196,200

IL*: Minimum Salary $119,200, Maximum Salary $215,900
Jersey City, NJ/NY, NY: Minimum Salary $129,800, Maximum Salary $235,500

MD/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $124,300, Maximum Salary $225,700

WA: Minimum Salary $108,200, Maximum Salary $225,700

*Including positions performed outside the state but reporting to an office or manager in that state.

Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. FINRA provides full