7+ years in learning and development, instructional design, or organizational development
Proven ability to work autonomously as an individual contributor
Experience designing multi-audience learning curricula, including onboarding and manager training
Strong instructional design skills for translating complex concepts into effective content
Deep understanding of adult learning theory and modern delivery methods
Excellent facilitation skills for diverse audiences
Strong project management skills for handling multi-year roadmaps and concurrent projects
Ability to build relationships with HR and cross-functional stakeholders
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Responsibilities
Design and own the curriculum for Voleon University, covering various audiences
Operate independently with significant autonomy in program design and execution
Align regularly with the Head of People on priorities and roadmap progress
Create onboarding curriculum to facilitate quick ramp-up for new hires
Develop training for first-time managers transitioning into leadership roles
Design onboarding for experienced managers to adapt to Voleon's culture
Build work optimization training for all employees to enhance effectiveness
Establish a scalable curriculum framework and content library for future growth
Determine delivery formats for programs, including live and self-paced options
Collaborate with HR and subject matter experts to ensure content relevance
Measure program effectiveness and iterate based on feedback and outcomes
Stay updated on adult learning theory and apply best practices to the curriculum.
Benefits
Opportunity to shape a comprehensive learning and development program
Significant autonomy in program design and execution
Collaboration with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts
Focus on building a scalable framework that grows with the company
Engagement with a diverse audience, from new hires to experienced managers.
Full Job Description
As the Senior Manager, Learning & Development, you will report directly to the Head of People. You will take ownership of designing, building, and delivering Voleon University, our comprehensive learning and development program spanning new hire onboarding, manager training, and work optimization for employees across the company. Operating as an individual contributor with significant autonomy, you will collaborate closely with the Head of People, People Business Partners, and subject matter experts across Research, Engineering, and all business functions to ensure content is relevant and aligned with our talent strategy. The purpose of this role is to build and deploy a scalable learning framework that accelerates every Voleon employee's ramp time, strengthens leadership capabilities, and enables everyone to do their best work as the company scales.
Responsibilities
Design, build, and own the curriculum and roadmap for Voleon University, a comprehensive learning and development program spanning multiple audiences
Operate as an individual contributor with significant autonomy over program design, sequencing, and execution
Report directly to the Head of People, with regular alignment on priorities and progress against the multi-year roadmap
Build onboarding curriculum that helps new hires ramp quickly and understand how Voleon operates
Design first time manager training for individuals stepping into management for the first time
Design experienced manager onboarding to help managers who are new to Voleon, but not new to managing, learn Voleon's specific culture, expectations, and ways of working
Build work optimization training for individual contributors and managers to improve effectiveness within Voleon's specific environment
Establish a scalable curriculum framework and content library that can grow with the company as headcount increases
Determine appropriate delivery formats for each program, such as live facilitation, self-paced modules, or blended approaches
Partner closely with HR Business Partners and subject matter experts across research, technology, and business functions to ensure training content is accurate, relevant, and aligned with broader talent strategy
Measure program effectiveness through data, feedback, and business outcomes, and iterate based on results
Stay current on adult learning theory and instructional design best practices, and apply them to Voleon University's curriculum
Requirements
7+ years of experience in learning and development, instructional design, or organizational development, including experience building programs from the ground up
Demonstrated success operating as an individual contributor with high autonomy
Demonstrated success designing and launching a multi-audience learning curriculum, ideally including onboarding, manager development, and skills-based training
Exceptional instructional design skills, with the ability to translate complex or technical concepts into effective learning content
Strong understanding of adult learning theory and modern learning delivery methods
Excellent facilitation skills, with experience delivering training to varied audiences from individual contributors to experienced managers
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage a multi-year curriculum roadmap and multiple concurrent workstreams
Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with HR Business Partners and cross functional stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build credibility with highly technical and academically credentialed audiences
Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Instructional Design, Education, Psychology, or related field
Preferred Qualifications
Experience building a corporate university or comparable large scale learning program from scratch (preferred)
Experience working with highly technical, credentialed, or research driven populations, such as PhDs or advanced degree holders (preferred)
Experience in financial services, quantitative finance, or asset management (preferred)
Master's degree in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Education, or related field (preferred)
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About The Voleon Group
The Voleon Group is a quantitative investment management firm that uses advanced mathematical and statistical techniques to identify and exploit market inefficiencies. The company was founded in 2007 by Michael Kharitonov and Jon McAuliffe and is based in San Francisco, California. Voleon's investment strategies are based on machine learning and artificial intelligence, and the company has a team of over 200 researchers and engineers working to develop and improve its algorithms. Voleon manages several funds, including a long/short equity fund and a futures fund, and has a strong track record of performance. The company is known for its rigorous approach to research and its commitment to transparency and ethical behavior.
