Leadership and Professional Development Specialist
Jump Trading is a global trading firm where traders, engineers, and researchers develop trading strategies, models, infrastructure, and systems across asset classes and time horizons.
About Jump Trading
Jump Trading is a global trading firm focused on research-driven trading and the engineering of scalable models, tools, infrastructure, and execution systems. Its operations combine trading, technology, AI/ML, and quantitative research, and it also runs research and talent programs including conference travel grants and a fellowship program.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will extend and execute learning and development strategies across APAC for employees at all levels. You will design and deliver technical and leadership training, build expert networks, run pilot programs, measure outcomes and ROI, and partner with business leaders and People Operations stakeholders to address talent development needs across multiple cultural environments.
Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or Talent Development
- Advanced degree in IO Psychology, Organizational Development, Education, or a related discipline
- Knowledge of psychology, organizational behavior, or coaching methodology
- Experience in financial services, quantitative trading, hedge funds, or high-performance technology environments
- Experience managing complex multi-regional programs in a matrixed environment
- Interpersonal and consensus-building skills
- Consultative learning program design and delivery experience
- Experience with a Learning Management System or Learning Experience Portal
Responsibilities
- Partner with the global L&D team to execute the learning and development strategy
- Assess learning opportunities for local business needs and cultural norms
- Build and implement technical and leadership development training across APAC
- Cultivate internal and external expert networks
- Run pilot programs and expand successful learning offerings
- Develop methods to quantify outcomes and measure ROI
- Work with business leaders and People Operations partners to define talent needs
- Design and deliver learning programs with measurable business results