L&D Program Manager

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

IMC is a leading global market maker, using algorithmic trading and advanced technology to buy and sell securities on multiple trading venues worldwide. We provide liquidity to the financial markets, driving efficiencies for buyers and sellers.

Founded in 1989, we are an ambitious, innovative company and identified early on the importance technology would play in the fast-paced evolution of trading. This entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today and can be found in all of our offices around the world.

OUR TEAM

We now operate globally from offices in Europe, the US and Asia Pacific. Our employees work closely together in multidisciplinary teams, making our success possible.

Technology - At IMC, technology is not a department, it is at the heart of everything we do. Our technologists push the limits of possibility, and then look beyond. In our fast-paced environment, short feedback loops mean projects worked on in the morning can enter production the next day.

Trading – Although our traders come from many backgrounds they all have one thing in common: they are at their best solving complex problems. Their insight into global events, market shifts and pricing ensure we are trading in the right place, at the right time.

Business Support - Around the world, IMC’s business support teams are essential for sustaining our success. In our dynamic environment, we have many exciting challenges and multidisciplinary opportunities to shape our operations and make a real impact.

OUR CULTURE

Our employees are our greatest asset so we give them lots of responsibility and the support they need to make a difference. Our flat structure fosters a culture of openness and collaboration, encouraging the sharing of ideas and knowledge. It makes no difference if you have been with us for three days or three years, the best idea wins.

While we work hard, we also have a lot of fun; whether solving complex challenges or in team building, leisure and sporting activities. IMC also enables its employees to contribute towards a better society through our foundation.

The Learning & Development (L&D) Program Manager will lead the design and execution of IMC Chicago's learning approach. You will partner closely with business leaders and HR business partners (HRBPs) to understand business strategy and key learning and development needs. Through your leadership, you will collaboratively develop and manage a portfolio of learning programs to address gaps and build future capability. You will play an integral role in delivering learning programs that are largely custom to IMC, practical, repeatable, and sustainable. Our ideal candidate will be passionate about growing our people and ensuring our programs are consistently well-received across the organization.

What you will do:

• Manage a portfolio of curricula that brings IMC's strategy and our vision for talent development to life
• Own, optimize, and manage the operations of our L&D programs, including needs analysis, resource allocation, delivery, communications, evaluation, reporting, content evolution, and vendor relationships
• Create the annual L&D plan to execute the curriculum strategy for the Chicago office and bring value to the business. Actively manage the annual spend
• Guide the work and career development of the Learning and Development Coordinator
• Oversee the analysis of learner feedback and other data to promote continuous improvement of programs, consistently moving development to the next level
• Execute with strong project management skills, including monitoring work plans and managing against milestones, knowing what to prioritize and why, keeping key people informed, and escalating as needed
• Ensure policies, programs, and guidelines are followed and manage exceptions and escalations
• Contribute to additional HR and IMC initiatives as needed
   

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree; Minimum 5 years of related experience
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-growth environment
• Established track record for taking a consultative approach to designing and delivering learning programs with measurable business results that meet stakeholder needs
• Significant program management experience in successfully planning, managing, and delivering multiple, concurrent, and complex work streams in a matrixed organization with tight timelines
• Proven ability to communicate ideas and insights in person, virtually, and in writing, concisely and with impact, understanding what is relevant versus what isn't
• Understanding of adult learning theories, instructional design methods, delivery recommendations, and communications to entice participation in programs
• Outstanding interpersonal skills that build relationships at all levels across the organization with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build consensus
• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and present data-driven insights and trends
• Strong critical thinking skills to identify interdependencies between complex issues, data, and outcomes
• Ability to produce quality deliverables:
  • Aggregate data, complete analysis, and display results visually
  • Translate data into insights and tell a clear, concise, and compelling story tailored to your audience; make clear and easily actionable asks
  • Create clear, concise, professional written communications with a user-friendly layout that readers can follow

OUR HIRING PROCESS

To set you up for success, you can find our hiring process including tips on applying and interviewing with us on our website. Now it’s up to you! Apply today to start an amazing journey with IMC.