Training & Education Specialist

Belvedere Trading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Belvedere Trading seeks a Training and Education Specialist to join their Education & Training team in Chicago. This role focuses on creating impactful training experiences that support team performance and drive results, requiring collaboration with technical staff and a strong background in instructional design.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in learning & development or instructional design.
• Experience delivering training to technical teams.
• Ability to conduct needs assessments and develop learning content.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging training sessions across various formats.
• Conduct learning needs assessments and gather feedback.
• Measure and evaluate training effectiveness using data.

Skills

Collaboration

Facilitation

Communication

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resources, Communications, or related field

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Presentation Tools

Digital Learning Platforms

Job description

Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm proudly headquartered in downtown Chicago. Our traders work hard to provide liquidity to the market through their market-making activities and are the masters of a diverse set of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETF), and equity index options. From the beginning, we began iteratively investing in our proprietary technology and committing to building our systems from the ground up. Our trading models and software systems are continually re-engineered, optimized, and maintained to stay on top of the industry.

Our People Team, part of the Intel department, focuses on delivering employee-first solutions to the business. We go all-out to understand and support our team member's needs, leverage data to gain insights and trends, and advance our human-capital-related applications for efficiency and consistency. We look for passionate team members that excel and their contribution is critical to our continued success. The People Team is comprised of Employee Experience, People Operations, Talent, and Training & Education. These groups work closely together to bring in the best talent for Team Belvedere and from day one, make sure that all team members have all the tools they need to succeed and develop through their tenure.

Belvedere Trading is looking for a dynamic and driven Training and Education Specialist to join our Education & Training (Belvedere Trading University, or BTU) team. This role is critical in supporting our mission to deliver impactful, data-informed learning experiences that enhance team performance and drive business results. The ideal candidate has experience designing and delivering training programs, analyzing learning needs, and collaborating across teams to build scalable solutions.

This person will work closely with our Technology professionals to support training in core technical skills, and will contribute to the development and delivery of firm-wide learning initiatives that impact cross-departmental collaboration and strategic growth.

What you'll do

• Design and Facilitate Learning Experiences: Deliver engaging training sessions across various formats (in-person, virtual, on demand, and asynchronous), with a focus on technical skills development and firm-wide capabilities.
• Needs Assessment & Content Support: Conduct learning needs assessments, gather feedback, and contribute to the design, development, and continuous improvement of training materials tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with Tech and Cross-Functional Teams: Partner with cross-departmental leaders and stakeholders to align learning solutions with team-specific goals, emerging tools, and strategic firm initiatives.
• Measure and Evaluate Impact: Track learner engagement and progress, assess training effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative data, and recommend program enhancements.
• New Hire Training & Onboarding: Support the design and implementation of onboarding programs through our LMS and customized learning pathways, ensuring new hires gain the foundational knowledge and skills for success.
• Support Firm-Wide Initiatives: Contribute to all programming that supports Belvedere’s broader people and performance strategies, such as leadership development, systems training, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Data-Driven Insights: Use learner analytics and feedback to streamline logistics, refine delivery strategies, and inform decision-making around training program design.

What you'll need

• 3–5 years of experience in learning & development, instructional design, training delivery, or related fields
• Experience in teaching or facilitation, with the ability to mentor and train other instructors
• Experience working with technical subject matter and/or delivering training to technical teams
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage both small and large audiences
• Experience conducting learning needs assessments and developing learning content
• Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS), presentation tools, and digital learning platforms
• Ability to analyze learning data and translate insights into actionable improvements
• Collaborative mindset and comfort working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resources, Communications, or a related field preferred
• Nice to have: Basic knowledge of software development and DevOps platforms (GitLab or similar)

$60,000 - $80,000 a year

Additionally, certain positions at Belvedere Trading are eligible for discretionary bonuses. Our employees have access to a variety of benefits, which can be found on our websitehere.

Women and underrepresented groups frequently apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications.

We encourage you to break that mold and apply. No candidate is perfect; all have a lot to offer. We welcome your application.

Core Values

The secret to our award-winning culture is our Core Values:Team Belvedere, Me In Team, Own It, Build Rockets, and Passionate Discourse.We live and breathe these values every day.

Our Stance

Belvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for its employees. Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military, and veteran status is prohibited. Belvedere encourages initiatives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. Belvedere is committed to providing a positive environment in which team members are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy. Our firm believes in a dynamic culture of inclusion and diversity, where people thrive on individual and organizational characteristics, values, experiences, and backgrounds.

Please note that Belvedere Trading does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of Team Belvedere. No phone calls, please.

Any questions regarding the virtual recruiting process, please reach out [e-mail].

Work Schedule: Regular and reliable attendanceduring standard business hours.

Occasional nights and weekends.

Amount of Travel Required: Travel may occasionally be required for off-site events, conferences, or job fairs, depending on the needs of the role.

Physical: Ability to sit and concentrate for long periods of time as well as the ability to lift 30 pounds

Sponsorship: Not available for this position.