Overview
Learning & Development Specialist– AI Enablement sought on behalf of a New York-Based investment and technology development firm.
The firm seeks an experienced professional with a keen interest in artificial intelligence (AI) to join its Learning & Development (L&D) team. The innovation-focused L&D team develops customized learning offerings to help the firm’s talent excel in their careers. This highly visible, business-facing role will shape how the firm leverages AI to advance learning and equip employees with the skills to transform how they work.
Key Responsibilities
- Stay current on the rapidly evolving AI landscape, bringing informed perspectives on new models, tooling, and best practices to the team’s strategic and tactical decisions.
- Leverage advanced learning design methodologies to build AI fluency and skills that enable employees to use AI to enhance and reinvent day-to-day work.
- Consult and collaborate with stakeholders, translating business needs into practical, AI-driven learning and workflow solutions.
- Facilitate engaging workshops and learning experiences, fostering confidence, curiosity, and thoughtful experimentation with new ways of working.
- Lead cross-functional planning and execution for AI learning initiatives, managing timelines, stakeholders, and dependencies to ensure successful delivery.
- Partner with L&D colleagues to drive innovative application of AI across learning programs, enhancing how we design, deliver, and continuously improve learning experiences.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- A bachelor’s degree with fifteen or more years of professional experience, including time spent in learning and development, instructional design, facilitation, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.
- AI expertise, a passion for staying engaged in the latest AI advancements and demonstrated enthusiasm for driving AI adoption.
- Proven ability to translate business needs into practical learning solutions and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Proven consulting skills and experience collaborating with senior business leaders and stakeholders.
- The ability to facilitate and influence at all levels of the organization, operate effectively in ambiguous environments, manage multiple workstreams, navigate cross-functional dependencies, and drive work forward with speed.
Company Benefits
The expected annual base salary for this position is $250,000 to $300,000. The compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.
