Amalgamated Bank · 15 hours ago
Learning & Development Manager, First Vice President
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAmalgamated Bank is seeking a First Vice President, Learning & Development Manager to establish and direct the Learning & Development division. This strategic leadership role involves designing and implementing a corporate learning strategy that aligns with regulatory requirements and the bank’s business objectives.
Banking
Responsibilities
Design and implement a corporate learning strategy that supports regulatory, compliance, and business goals
Establish enterprise-wide governance structures for all training programs, ensuring consistency in development, delivery, and effectiveness-monitoring
Evaluate, recommend, and oversee the deployment of a centralized Learning Management System (LMS) to standardize content delivery and training record tracking
Develop and maintain comprehensive training policies and procedures, including clear roles and responsibilities across the bank’s three lines of defense
Implement standardized attendance tracking and reporting mechanisms for all training activities
Create and maintain uniform onboarding processes and role-specific training paths for all employees, in partnership with key business units
Regularly analyze and report on training compliance, effectiveness metrics, and strategic outcomes to senior management and the Board of Directors
Collaborate with Human Resources, Compliance, Risk, and business leaders to ensure training programs are relevant, timely, and aligned to evolving regulatory expectations
Provide leadership in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years' progressive experience in learning and development, including at least 5 years in a leadership capacity within the financial services industry
Proven expertise in designing and executing enterprise-wide training strategies that align with regulatory and business objectives
Experience implementing and managing Learning Management Systems (LMS) and developing governance frameworks for training programs
Strong understanding of compliance, risk management, and the three lines of defense model
Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to senior executives and Board members
Strategic mindset with demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, establish new functions, and promote a culture of learning
Strong analytical and reporting skills, including the ability to analyze training effectiveness and compliance metrics
Proven leadership in developing high-performing teams and fostering continuous improvement
Ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Preferred
Master's degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., Certified Professional in Learning Performance (CPLP), SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SCP), Association for Talent Development (ATD))
Benefits
Performance-based incentives
Comprehensive benefits
Company
Amalgamated Bank
For over a century, Amalgamated Bank has been America’s Socially Responsible bank supporting thousands of people, organizations, causes and businesses.
Founded in 1923New York, New York, USA
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Keith Mestrich
Retired President and CEO
Sam Brown
Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Officer
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