The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc

Marcus by Goldman Sachs, Lead Instructional Designer Associate - Richardson, TX

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc • $90K — $120K *
Richardson, TX 75080In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
4 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience leading a team of instructional designers
  • Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships
  • Deep knowledge of instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM)
  • Active APTD or CPTD certification
  • Advanced proficiency with Articulate 360 authoring tools
  • Ability to manage ambiguity and execute strategic initiatives
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of instructional designers
  • Proactively manage stakeholder engagement and secure buy-in
  • Oversee project pipeline and optimize team resource allocation
  • Design scalable learning solutions aligned with business objectives
  • Conduct needs analysis to identify skill gaps and draft learning objectives
  • Apply instructional design theories to develop comprehensive learning solutions
  • Utilize authoring tools to create engaging learning content
  • Manage learning content within the company's Learning Management System
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in learning content
  • Collaborate closely with SMEs, legal, and compliance for content accuracy
  • Stay current with learning technology trends and advocate for new approaches

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Access to innovative learning technology
  • Opportunities for cross-functional collaboration
  • Dynamic work environment with strategic impact
Full Job Description
Job Description

About the role

We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Lead Instructional Designer - Associate to drive the design, development, and implementation of high-impact learning solutions within the Asset & Wealth Management (AWM) Team. In this role, you will not only design scalable eLearning, instructor-led, and blended learning solutions aligned with key business objectives, but you will also lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of instructional designers.

As a key partner to the business, you will proactively manage stakeholder engagement across various departments-aligning expectations, navigating complex priorities, and securing buy-in from business leaders and subject matter experts. You will oversee the team's project pipeline, manage resources effectively, and ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, organized self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment, excels at navigating ambiguity, and possesses the leadership and relationship-management skills to translate complex business needs into cohesive, impactful learning experiences.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of instructional designers. Provide ongoing coaching, constructive feedback, and professional development opportunities to foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Management: Proactively manage stakeholder engagement by establishing open communication channels, aligning expectations, navigating conflicting priorities, and securing buy-in from business leaders, process owners, and cross-functional partners.
  • Project & Resource Management: Oversee the team's project pipeline, allocate resources effectively to optimize productivity, and ensure all learning deliverables meet quality standards, brand guidelines, and project deadlines.
  • Learning Solution Design: Design and implement scalable learning solutions that directly enhance the capabilities of our learners, driving key business objectives such as client satisfaction, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.
  • Needs Analysis: Conduct thorough Needs Analysis to identify skill and knowledge gaps, document business requirements, and draft measurable learning objectives.
  • Instructional Design Application: Apply instructional design theories and adult learning principles (e.g., ADDIE, SAM, Gagne's Nine Events) to design, develop, and maintain comprehensive learning solutions (eLearning, Instructor-Led, Blended Learning, Videos & Simulations, etc.).
  • Content Development: Utilize authoring tools such as Articulate 360 (Storyline, Rise) and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite to build engaging learning content.
  • LMS Management: Manage learning content within the firm's Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring proper deployment, tracking, and reporting.
  • Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities to enhance and improve existing learning content and partner with facilitators to drive continuous improvement.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with process owners, SMEs, legal, and compliance to ensure content is accurate, relevant, compliant, and effective.
  • Innovation & Best Practices: Stay current with trends and innovations in learning technology and instructional design, advocating for and integrating new approaches to enhance our learning ecosystem.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • Leadership Experience: 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring, or managing a team of instructional designers or learning professionals.
  • Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships, influence decision-making, and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
  • Instructional Design Expertise: Deep knowledge of instructional design models (ADDIE/SAM) and adult learning theory.
  • Certification: Active Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) or Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) credential.
  • Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency with eLearning authoring tools, especially the Articulate 360 Suite (Storyline, Rise).
  • Strategic Execution: Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and work autonomously, translating high-level strategic direction into concrete project plans and deliverables for the team.
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, or a related field.
  • 5+ years in an instructional design role, with at least 2 years in a corporate or financial services setting.
  • Experience in financial services or the fintech industry.
  • Experience working in or supporting a contact center environment.
  • Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies.
  • Experience designing for accessibility (WCAG) standards.

About The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. provides investment banking, securities, and investment management services, as well as financial services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals worldwide. Its Investment Banking segment offers financial advisory services, including advisory assignments concerning mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, corporate defense, risk management, and restructurings and spin-offs; and underwriting services comprising public offerings and private placements of a range of securities, loans, and other financial instruments, and derivative transactions. The company’s Institutional Client Services segment provides client execution services, such as fixed income, currency, and commodities client execution related to making markets in interest rate products, credit products, mortgages, currencies, and commodities; and equities related to making markets in equity products, as well as executes and clears institutional client transactions on stock, options, and futures exchanges. This segment also engages in the securities services business providing financing, securities lending, and other brokerage services to institutional clients, including hedge funds, mutual funds, pension funds, and foundations. Its Investing and Lending segment originates longer-term loans; and invests in debt securities, loans, public and private equity securities, real estate, consolidated investment entities, distressed assets, currencies, commodities, and power generation facilities. The company’s investment management segment provides investment products and services, as well as offers wealth advisory services, including portfolio management and financial counseling, and brokerage and other transaction services.

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Learn more about The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc
Size
45,100 employees
Market Cap
$115.8 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$9.4 billion
Founded
1869
5 Year Trend
+11.3%
Revenue
$53.4 billion
NASDAQ
GS
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