Talent Development Specialist

Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.

This role blends instructional design, course facilitation, digital learning development, and AI-enabled learning strategy. This role will lead the instructional design & learning strategy to design and deliver engaging learning experiences while building a best-in-class, scalable learning ecosystem. The role will also define the AI learning strategy for the organisation, as well as determine how AI is integrated into learning, both as a tool for development and as a capability employees must learn to use effectively.

What you’ll do

Design and build a core learning curriculum that supports foundational skills across the organization. The core curriculum will cover onboarding, professional skills, company-specific knowledge, and role-readiness pathways

Develop a structured leadership curriculum for emerging and mid-level leaders covering topics such as 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

Facilitation:

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.

Skills you’ll need

At least 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 distil 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

Benefits include

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