Director, Learning and Development

Raymond James Financial, Inc.; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package (medical, dental, and

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Raymond James Financial, Inc. seeks a visionary Director of Learning & Development to design, deliver, and evolve enterprise leadership programs.

The role partners with Talent, HR, and business leaders to cultivate leadership capability and align talent strategies with business objectives. The ideal candidate will lead the design of scalable learning experiences using LMS and AI-enabled tools, embed a growth mindset, and measure impact on leadership readiness and succession planning across the

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering leadership development solutions for multiple levels of leadership.
• Ability to influence enterprise learning priorities with business leaders and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and evaluation methods.

Responsibilities

• Translate business priorities into leadership development solutions.
• Partner with L&D, Talent, HR, and leaders to drive enterprise learning goals.
• Design and scale innovative learning experiences and digital resources.

Skills

Leadership development

Adult learning

Facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Instructional design

Learning technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/HR/OD

Tools

Workday Learning

LMS

Job description

Job Description Summary

This position will follow our hybrid work model; we expect the selected candidate to work 3 days a week at our corporate office in Saint Petersburg, FL. We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Director of Learning & Development to partner in the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of enterprise leadership development programs and experiences. This role is pivotal in cultivating a culture of continuous development, enhancing leadership capabilities, and aligning talent strategies with business objectives. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with a strong background in adult learning, learning and leadership development and facilitation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Translate business priorities and organizational capability needs into leadership development solutions in partnership with Learning & Development, Talent, HR, and business leaders.
• Partner closely with Learning & Development, Talent, HR, and business leaders to influence enterprise learning priorities and drive leadership capability across the organization.
• Partner with Talent Management to identify internal and external executive development opportunities that strengthen leadership capability and accelerate readiness for critical roles, supporting the firm’s talent and succession planning processes.
• Design and scale innovative learning experiences, including microlearning, cohort-based programs, digital resources, and performance support tools, building the organization’s ability to deliver timely, high-impact development solutions aligned to evolving business needs.
• Partner with Talent Management and HR teams to support emerging skills and capability initiatives, ensuring leadership development experiences and learning pathways build the capabilities needed for future business success.
• Ensure programs are delivered efficiently, evaluated rigorously, and continuously improved based on feedback and business outcomes.
• Significant experience facilitating leadership development programs and coaching leaders across varying leadership levels.
• Leverage learning technologies, AI-enabled tools, and digital platforms to enhance learner engagement, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Drive initiatives that embed a growth mindset and a learning and development culture across the organization.
• Design and develop resources such as playbooks, job aids, and functional guides.
• Utilize instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE) and learning technologies (e.g., LMS, authoring tools) to create impactful learning experiences.
• Manage vendor relationships, including selection, contract negotiation, and performance monitoring.
• Support broader L&D and talent programs, being agile and flexible as priorities shift and evolve.

Knowledge of

• Financial services industry experience strongly preferred.
• Effective facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Project management methodologies, business process improvement practices, and related tools.
• Learning and Development methodologies and solutions, including adult learning principles, coaching, 360-degree feedback, development planning, competency framework design, and leadership and professional development program design.
• Learning Management Systems (LMS) and learning technologies, with Workday Learning experience highly desirable.
• Learning measurement, evaluation, and analytics tools used to assess program effectiveness and business impact.
• Organizational change management principles, methodologies, and best practices.

Skills

• Demonstrated success in designing, facilitating, and scaling leadership development experiences for frontline, mid-level, and senior leaders.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to align talent development initiatives to organizational objectives.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and facilitation skills across diverse audiences and organizational levels.
• Proven ability to influence, build partnerships, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Data-driven decision-making capabilities, including program evaluation, impact measurement, and return on investment (ROI) analysis.
• Proficiency in instructional design methodologies and learning delivery modalities, including instructor-led, virtual, hybrid, and eLearning solutions.
• Knowledge of learning measurement and evaluation models, including Kirkpatrick, Phillips ROI, and other methods for assessing learning effectiveness and business impact.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Organization Development and a minimum of 10 (ten) to 12 (twelve) years of professional HR experience with a focus in talent development & learning including 7 years in leadership experience.

Education

• Bachelor’s
• Work Experience General Experience – 10 to 15 years
• Manager Experience - 6 to 10 years
• Certifications
• Travel Less than 25%
• Workstyle Hybrid

Corporate Culture and Values

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. We expect our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

As part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

Raymond James is a diversified financial services company providing wealth management, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. Founded in 1962 in St. Petersburg, Florida, rather than on Wall Street, we have always embraced being a different kind of financial services firm. Today, Raymond James has locations and subsidiaries across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF.

Benefits and Compensation

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions.

This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.

Career and Growth

Our business is deeply focused on people and their financial well-being. We’re committed to helping individuals, corporations and institutions achieve their goals, while also supporting successful professionals and helping our communities prosper. We believe doing well and doing good aren't mutually exclusive. As an established but ever-evolving company, you can start – or continue – growing your career here. We invest in you with wide-ranging benefits and the support of leaders and colleagues who care. From development opportunities and enriching networking groups to prioritizing diversity, inclusion and the power of different perspectives, Raymond James is where good people grow. Our people‑first culture is outlined in our Culture Blueprint.