Director, Field Learning & Performance Strategy

Edward Jones; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & prescription coverage

Dental & Vision

401k retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Bonuses & profit sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Edward Jones seeks a Director in Field Learning to lead strategy, design, and execution of learning experiences that accelerate advisor, branch team, and firm performance. You will translate goals into scalable programs driving measurable behavior change and business growth.

You will build multi-year roadmaps, govern investments, and deliver integrated experiences for advisor audiences. Travel to home office campuses is expected, with on-campus presence required periodically.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or equivalent experience in Education, Organizational Psychology, Human Capital Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in corporate learning, performance, consultation, or similar role, with at least 3 in a leadership role.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Knowledge of change leadership, systems thinking, and integration.
• Understand impacts of changing industry standards on the firm’s branch support.
• Advanced knowledge of Talent Management, Learning Sciences, Instructional Design, and Modern Learning Experience Tools and Methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a multi-year Field Learning strategy aligned with business priorities and performance outcomes.
• Lead scalable learning and performance programs driving behavior change and business results across advisor-facing audiences.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify capability needs and translate objectives into investments and delivery plans.
• Develop high-performing teams through direct and matrix leadership, building organizational capabilities.
• Drive prioritization, resource allocation, and roadmaps to maximize value and impact.
• Provide direction for senior leads overseeing design, implementation, and measurement of learning experiences.
• Use data and market trends to inform decisions and evaluate outcomes.
• Leverage expertise in advisor and branch team effectiveness to evolve learning solutions.
• Influence cross-functional initiatives connecting learning, talent, and business priorities.
• Establish governance and measurement to ensure sustained impact.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Change leadership

Systems thinking

Integration

Talent Management

Learning sciences

Instructional design

Modern learning tools

Education

Masters’s Degree in Education/Organizational Psychology/Human Capital Management or related field

Tools

Learning Experience Tools

Job description

Edward Jones seeks a Director in Field Learning to lead strategy, design, and execution of learning experiences that accelerate advisor, branch team, and firm performance. You will translate goals into scalable programs driving measurable behavior change and business growth.

You will build multi-year roadmaps, govern investments, and deliver integrated experiences for advisor audiences. Travel to home office campuses is expected, with on-campus presence required periodically.