FINRA · 4 hours ago
Senior Director, Business Learning and Training Development
Chicago, IL (Job Posting)
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$179K/yr - $268K/yr
12+ years expFINRA is the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, seeking a Senior Director for Business Learning and Training Development. This role is responsible for leading the strategic planning, development, and delivery of Regulatory Technical Training for the Regulatory Operations Team, ensuring that staff receive timely training and education on business operations and regulatory requirements.
FinanceFinancial ServicesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Leads execution and oversight of the BLT training program portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and FINRA's mission of investor protection and market integrity
Strategizes, directs, develops, and monitors a robust and efficient training program for regulatory learning needs, business operations, and other FINRA departments as required
Provides strategic guidance to department and organizational leadership on development methodologies, delivery approaches, and curriculum design
Directs and oversees the BLT Program Management team, ISDs, OJAs, LXDs, and CSC team to deliver high-quality learning solutions
Establishes the tactical and operational aspects of the team, including performance management and compliance, while ensuring achievement of team goals within the broader organizational strategy
Accountable for meaningful career development conversations, regular coaching, and feedback with direct reports
Manages risks associated with Regulatory Service Agreements (RSA) training obligations in accordance with FINRA policies and procedures and determines mitigation strategies to protect FINRA from unnecessary reputational or financial risk
Ensures compliance with regulatory training requirements and organizational learning standards
Oversees identification of department-specific learning needs and knowledge management plan to design, develop, and implement training solutions
Strategizes and oversees the development, and implementation of annual learning plans that include on-demand courses and live sessions for FINRA staff and stakeholders
Oversees production and execution of comprehensive learning programs and reporting mechanisms
Collaborates with People Solutions and Regulatory Operations to reduce redundancy, utilize best practices, identify gaps across FINRA, and strategize solutions
Partners with internal and external stakeholders to ensure progress toward organizational goals and objectives
Oversees enterprise-wide learning initiatives and projects of high visibility and critical importance as assigned by senior management
Directs monitoring, tracking, and reporting to the People Solutions Leadership Team on training programs and learning metrics
Oversees planning, production, and execution of regular learning reports across regulatory operations business units and regulatory functions
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
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 12 years of experience in securities regulation or compliance; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
A minimum of five (5) years of experience managing, leading, and evaluating employees in a team environment
Superior judgment in managing sensitive information and high-risk projects
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to lead multiple tasks simultaneously and manage competing priorities independently
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with senior leadership and key stakeholders
Preferred
Knowledge of federal securities laws and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is a plus
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 and 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.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tina Salehi Gubb
Senior Vice President
Michael Solomon
Executive Vice President of Examinations and Membership Application Program
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