Overview
The D. E. Shaw group seeks an experienced professional to join its Learning & Development (L&D) team. The innovation-focused L&D team develops customized learning offerings to help the firm’s talent excel in their careers. This new role will focus on designing and implementing learning programs that enhance professional skills and increase employee effectiveness across all levels of the organization, from entry-level staff to managing directors. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, engaging, and inclusive environment.
What You'll Do Day-to-day
As a Learning & Development lead, you’ll drive strategy, develop content, and design creative, highly bespoke learning offerings for staff across various roles, including building foundational skills in early-tenure employees and addressing the nuanced needs of senior leaders. Skills covered could include stakeholder management, strategic thinking, project management, prioritization, effective interviewing, and time management, among others. You’ll collaborate with internal and external experts to deliver customized programming—such as group and 1:1 coaching, case-based workshops, and on-demand resources—while measuring the impact of these initiatives. Depending on your expertise and interest, you may also facilitate programs or coach staff. Additionally, you’ll work closely with Human Capital (HC) colleagues in areas like Talent Assessment & Performance, HC Analytics & Products, and HC Business Partners.
Who We're Looking For
- Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or higher and an impressive record of academic and professional achievement, along with ten or more years of professional experience, including some experience in a learning and development capacity; we’re also open to candidates with demonstrated teaching experience in a university setting at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- The ability to manage multiple projects at once, interact and collaborate productively with teammates and stakeholders across the firm, navigate ambiguity, and demonstrate an adaptable customer service mindset is vital.
- Candidates should have proficient consultative skills and be able to work effectively with both senior level and newer talent.
- Critical thinkers who can quickly get up to speed on new content areas by researching and synthesizing a wide range of information and conveying it succinctly are highly sought after.
- Sound judgment, a commitment to setting and achieving ambitious goals, and excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is keen attention to detail.
- We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and from all fields, including management consulting, investment banking, and law who bring an innovative perspective, including those who have transitioned from non-traditional career paths or industries.
- The expected annual base salary for this position is $175,000 to $225,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.
