Learning and Development Consultant job

Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? Are you interested in being part of a team that is working to transform and do things differently? If so, LPL Financial is the place for you!

Excited to learn more? If so, then this could be the role for you!

LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader* in the markets we serve, supporting more than 18,000 financial advisors, 800 institution-based investment programs and 450 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Job Overview:

The Learning & Development Consultant will facilitate or co-facilitate learning and development training sessions, create blended learning solutions, including e-learnings, video and editing, micro-learnings, simulations, facilitator and participant guides, how to guides, infographics, and job aids. The ideal candidate will possess a desire to continually learn, improve and be excited about empowering adult learners with new skills in new, inventive, and creative ways!

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate or co-facilitate learning and development training sessions primarily in support of LPL Admin Solutions
• Develop high quality materials including eLearning, facilitation materials, participant guides, how to guides, job aids, animations, video, and voiceovers, in alignment with company brand and design standards.
• Gather requirements from a variety of source materials and SMEs through interviews, research and analysis and use this information to design and produce documentation and training content
• Define learning objectives with key stakeholders to ensure an effective approach to and alignment with the broader development strategy
• Leverage Agile principles in development work and consulting with business partners
• Assist with content review to ensure effectiveness, optimize multiple use opportunities, and alignment with program requirements.
• Keep up to date on industry conversations about best practices and advances in Learning & Development, Adult Learning, Scrum/Agile and learning technology.
• Perform additional duties related to the position as assigned.
• Must be local to San Diego, CA or Fort Mill, SC to be considered

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience
• 2-5 years of experience as an admin for a financial advisor

Core Competencies:

• Excels in execution, prioritizing and meeting swift deadlines at a fast pace, in a constantly evolving environment.
• Strategic problem solver with the ability to execute.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Ability to collaborate with other Agile team members to develop best-in-class learning content.
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional design techniques and practice.
• Awareness of Agile/Scrum methodology for Learning & Design.

Preferences:

• Experience using standard authoring tools (such as Articulate, Camtasia)
• Experience using web-based meeting tools (Zoom, WebEx, etc.)
• Experience with Learning Management Systems

Pay Range:

$65,320-$97,980/year

Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer

Why LPL?

At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.

We are one team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.

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Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (800) 877-7210.