Thrivent · 1 day ago
Sr Training Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $105K/yrThrivent is a company focused on helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. The Licensed Senior Training Specialist will manage the design, development, and delivery of learning and development solutions to support operational goals, while also providing functional advice and training to less experienced employees.
FinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Lead and project-manage cross functional resource teams to plan, design, develop, and implement platforms and tools that provide performance support and learning in the flow of work
Support efforts to redesign courses and develop modules that leverage flipped classroom and blended learning approaches and incorporate virtual in-person, eLearning, and video modalities
Develop and conduct complex training programs in response to organizational needs. Facilitate classroom, remote, and train-the-trainer programs. Analyze employee training needs and develop appropriate new programs and materials
Design effective blended training solutions which are job-based, learner-centered, organized, accurate, practical and sustainable
Provide instructional design consultation and coaching for subject matter experts who are engaged in training development activities
Produce robust and sustainable blended training curriculum
Develop programs that may take the forms of digital eBooks, eLearning and video modules, self-directed modules, classroom materials (participant guide, facilitator guide, presentations, etc.) and coaching tools
Assign and monitor training programs, assess results, and implement enhancements as needed
Establish and enforce standards for brand compliance, style, and templates
Bring to the organization new and innovative classroom and development processes and technology to provide a world-class training experience; take the initiative to drive change and constant improvements to the current programs
Provide functional advice and direction to associates within training organization
Manage fiscal aspects of training including ROI of programs and meeting budget standards
Balance between instructional design rigor and quality with the cost, time and resource constraints of the organization
Qualification
Required
Series 6 & 63 required or obtained within 90 days of hire/transfer
Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, curriculum development or the equivalent in related experience required
LMS experience, preferably as administrator
Must display superior verbal, written, presentation and facilitation skills (instructor-led and virtual)
Self-directed with strong problem solving, project management, organization and time management skills
Excellent leadership skills, ability to inspire and motivate others to perform well
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office applications including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience working with and influencing employees and management at all levels in the enterprise
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Knowledge of Thrivent's insurance and/or investment and/or banking products
Experience in a call center environment
Benefits
Various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
401k
Pension
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Disability insurance
Supplemental protection insurance
20 days of Paid Time Off each year
Sick and Safe Time
10 paid company holidays
Volunteer Time Off
Paid parental leave
EAP
Well-being benefits
Other employee benefits
Company
Thrivent
Thrivent is a financial services organization that helps Christians be wise with money and live generously.
Founded in 1902
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Teresa Rasmussen
President & CEO
Kelly Baker
Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
2026-01-22
2025-11-28
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