Associate Director, Performance and Talent Management

The Learning, Talent & Organizational Development (LTOD) group serves the entire population of the company by leading all learning & development, talent management, leadership & team development, change management and performance management initiatives. This role serves as a trusted advisor and expert in Integrated Talent Management. This role will be responsible for partnering with HR business partners, HR key stakeholders, and senior leaders to design, develop, and lead all integrated talent management processes and initiatives - performance management, talent review & succession planning processes, participant tracking, analytics, and reporting.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead the implementation of all performance management processes to include project plans, communications, policies, resources, process enhancements, training, and system administration.
• 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.
• Monitor the effectiveness of integrated talent management initiatives through reporting, data analysis and feedback mechanisms, making necessary adjustments as needed.
• 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.
• Facilitate training on all talent management processes: performance management, talent reviews, and succession planning.
• Design and deliver high-potential (HIPO) development pathways, resources, training and information sessions.
• Stays abreast of industry trends and activities through external networks and education to assess the viability of leveraging alternative ways of improving the function.

Relationship Management Functions:

• 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.
• Collaboration, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Human Resource Management, Talent Management, or related fields

• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in Talent Management and Performance Management

• HR Certification in SPHR/PHR or related certification(s) is preferred

• Very strong program and project management skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Highly proactive and strong work ethic

• Familiarity with HRIT Systems and Talent Management Tools

• Self-motivated, resourceful, above-average ability to multi-task

• Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills

• Facilitation Skills certification(s) preferred

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills to build strong client relationships with FINRA senior leadership, SMEs, and People Solutions team

Other Desirable Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills to build strong client relationships with FINRA senior leadership, SMEs, and People Solutions team

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work in a hybrid work environment – 3 days per week in-office with 10% travel (domestic)

• Extended hours as needed.

For work that is performed in CA, CO, FL, TX, IL, PA, MA, MD, VA, Washington, DC, NY and NJ, please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. FINRA complies with all state and local pay transparency laws and regulations requiring the disclosure of salary ranges for the positi