Learning Development Manager (Fnancial Markets)

Taylor James Resourcing; City Of London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London is seeking a Talent Development Specialist to design and implement development programs focused on skill enhancement and career progression within the financial services sector. The ideal candidate has experience in asset management, strategic thinking abilities, and a strong collaborative mindset. This role offers a competitive salary package ranging from £85,000 to £95,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience creating and implementing skill development programs.
• Background in asset management or similar financial services.
• Ability to evaluate program effectiveness and make improvements.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement talent development strategies.
• Support career progression and establish promotion pathways.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align talent strategy.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Operational thinking

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking for a Talent Development Specialist who has had previous experience of creating and implementing programs for skill development, career advancement, and leadership growth within asset management or similar financial services organisation.

Location: London • Sector: HUMAN RESOURCES • Type: Permanent • Date: 24 Oct 2025

What you’ll do

• In this role you will need to be both strategic and operational in thinking.
• Focusing on helping employees and the organization grow by designing development frameworks, conducting training, creating succession plans, managing learning platforms, and supporting career paths to meet both individual and business objectives.
• Establish a 3-year Talent Development Strategy.
• Design and implement:
• A Career Development framework
• Definition of Leadership and Line Management Framework
• Path to Promotion/Partnership
• Line Manager training
• Appraisal review process
• Succession Planning

Designing and implementing programs: Creating and rolling out career development frameworks, leadership training, and other development initiatives.

Identifying and nurturing talent: Using assessment tools to identify high-potential employees and designing programs to foster their growth and retention.

Managing learning and development: Conducting needs analyses, creating learning resources, and overseeing the organization’s learning management system (LMS).

Supporting career progression: Establishing clear pathways for promotion and partnering with employees and managers to support career goals.

Succession planning: Developing frameworks for succession planning to ensure business continuity and leadership pipeline.

Collaborating with stakeholders: Working with HR partners, business leaders, and other departments to align talent strategy with organizational needs.

Evaluating program effectiveness: Reviewing workforce data and evaluating the success of talent programs to make improvements.

What we’re looking for / Requirements

• Experience creating and implementing programs for skill development, career advancement, and leadership growth within asset management or similar financial services organisation.
• Ability to think strategically and operationally to drive talent development initiatives.
• Strong collaboration with HR partners, business leaders, and other departments.

Contacts

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Salary: £85,000 - £95,000 per annum