Talent Development Specialist

Job title: Talent Development Specialist

We are seeking a Talent Development Specialist to lead instructional design, learning strategy, and AI-enabled learning across Jump Trading. This role blends instructional design, course facilitation, digital learning development, and AI-enabled learning strategy to design scalable learning experiences and drive business impact. You will define how AI is integrated into learning and how employees leverage AI tools in their development.

What You'll Do

• Design and build a core learning curriculum that supports foundational skills across the organization, including onboarding, professional skills, company-specific knowledge, and role-readiness pathways.
• Develop a structured leadership curriculum for emerging and mid-level leaders covering coaching, delegation, feedback, decision-making, strategic thinking, and people management.
• Design, develop, and maintain engaging learning experiences across multiple modalities (instructor-led, virtual, self-paced e-learning, and blended) using modern instructional design practices.
• Apply evidence-based learning principles (e.g., spaced repetition, scenario-based learning, microlearning) to maximize knowledge retention and behaviour change.
• Establish scalable learning frameworks, templates, and standards for course design and delivery.
• Partner with People Ops and Talent Team to identify capability gaps within the organisation and design targeted learning solutions.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using learner feedback, performance data, and business impact metrics.
• Facilitate workshops, cohort programs, and leadership sessions (virtual and in-person).
• Create psychologically safe, high-energy learning environments that encourage participation and reflection.
• Gather real-time feedback and iterate on delivery approach accordingly.
• AI Learning & Adoption Strategy: Develop and implement an AI learning and adoption strategy that helps employees effectively use AI tools in their work.
• Integrate AI into learning design, content development, and learner support.
• Partner with technology and business stakeholders to identify high-impact AI use cases and translate them into targeted learning interventions.
• Stay current on AI developments and continuously refresh content to reflect the evolving landscape.
• Other duties as assigned or needed.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years in instructional design, L&D, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience building structured curricula from the ground up.
• Strong facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with at least one e-learning authoring tool and one LMS/LXP.
• Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts and practical applications in a business context.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to distill complex topics into clear, accessible content.
• Strong stakeholder collaboration and curriculum design skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable learning solutions.
• Reliable and predictable availability.

Nice to Have

• Experience in financial services, technology, or other fast-paced, highly analytical environments.
• Familiarity with learning measurement frameworks (Kirkpatrick, Phillips ROI, etc.).
• Hands-on experience using generative AI tools to accelerate content development workflows.

Compensation & Benefits

• Private Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Travel Medical Insurance
• Group Pension Scheme
• Group Life Assurance and Income Protection Schemes
• Paid Parental Leave
• Parking and Commuter Benefits