Director - Learning and Development

Michael Page; Mumbai Suburban; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a senior L&D leader to co-drive the HR function, heading learning and development and talent management. The role focuses on designing and delivering comprehensive training strategies aligned with business goals, and collaborating with department heads to address skill gaps across a fast-growing financial services context.

The successful candidate will lead leadership development initiatives, oversee performance management, and evaluate training effectiveness while

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in learning and development within financial services or trading sectors.
• Experience implementing large-scale training programmes and measuring impact.
• Strong leadership development and performance management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the HR function, heading learning and development and talent management.
• Design and deliver training programmes aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with department heads to identify skill gaps and tailor solutions.
• Implement leadership development initiatives to build future leaders.
• Oversee performance management systems and drive engagement and improvement.

Skills

L&D leadership

Performance management

Stakeholder management

Training design

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

About Our Client

The hiring organisation is a global business solutions and consulting firm that primarily supports investment firms, asset managers, private equity funds, investment banks, hedge funds, and corporates with high-end financial, analytical, and operational services.

Job Description

• Co lead the HR function, heading learning and development and talent management
• Work with a fast growing setup
• Develop and execute comprehensive learning and development strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Lead the design and delivery of training programmes for employees at all levels, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with department heads to identify skill gaps and create tailored solutions.
• Implement leadership development initiatives to build a strong pipeline of future leaders.
• Oversee performance management systems and ensure effective employee engagement.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programmes and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively to optimise L&D activities.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in learning and development within the financial services industry.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven expertise in learning and development within the financial services or trading sector.
• Strong understanding of leadership development and performance management frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in implementing large-scale training programmes and evaluating their effectiveness.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve organisational goals.

What's on Offer

• Opportunities to work in a large organisation with a focus on professional growth.
• Exposure to cutting-edge learning and development practices in the financial services sector.