Leadership & Talent Development Manager

Company Description

MarketAxess is a FinTech company and component of the S&P 500.  We are a leading provider of global fixed income trading platforms, data, and post-trade solutions. 

The fixed-income markets represent an enormous global marketplace, where only a fraction of average daily trade volume occurs electronically. Believe it or not, most fixed-income trades are still executed via phone or blotter, providing us with a significant opportunity for disruption and future growth. 

We believe this market is ripe for disruption and have created a proprietary electronic platform that connects the world’s most influential financial institutions to the world’s largest capital market.  Since 2015, MarketAxess has grown from roughly 300 employees to approximately 700 with offices across seven countries and annual revenue has more than doubled.  We’re excited about the growth opportunities ahead and have built a fast-paced, collaborative, environment where all employees are empowered to make a material impact.  We hope you’ll come join us!

About the Job

In partnership with the Head of Organizational Development, the Leadership & Talent Development Manager will develop and execute the Learning and Leadership Development strategy, build innovative and inspire learning solutions that are focused on high-impact outcomes that meet MarketAxess’ current needs while being future-focused to meet the needs of our growing, global organization.  The Leadership & Talent Development Manager will excel at translating abstract concepts into practical, commercial experiences that build critical Leadership, Management and Professional skills and help retain MarketAxess’ (MKTX) top talent.  Success in this position requires Leadership and Management Development expertise and the ability to design and develop creative learning solutions with clear business impact. 

What You’ll Do

• Lead the creation and architecture for all leadership, management and professional skills development at MarketAxess, including measurement and implementation strategies
• Develop from inception to delivery level-specific learning journeys and innovative program designs to support the critical career transitions, from individual contributor, to first-time manager, to experienced leader of leaders
• Be an advisor to the Head of OD on leadership and manager development, with a big picture view into external trends and the implications on our organizational effectiveness, talent management, performance management, and DEI strategies (e.g., employee listening, succession planning, career mobility)
• Determine which learning solutions should be designed in-house or in conjunction with an external vendor/partner and oversee that work, ensuring all learning solutions provide maximum business impact and a consistent, seamless learner experience
• Ensure solutions are progressive, accessible and relevant to our learners and continuously push the status quo of ways to enable learning
• Partner with business team stakeholders and HR colleagues to determine emerging business trends, skills, and experiences to inform the leadership and management development and professional skills strategies, continually evolving them to align with MKTX’s needs
• Provide end-to-end ownership of all learning and development processes, including coordination of all aspects of internal support for program development, communications, marketing, and event attendance to ensure organizational awareness, stakeholder buy-in, and high engagement of learning initiatives
• Advise and support bespoke business team learning needs as necessary
• Embed DEI concepts and topics into leadership and management, professional skills learning solutions
• Develop and evolve our global learning measurement strategy; analyze data to inform learning strategy
• Design, develop, and deliver performance management learning to all MKTX employees

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Psychology or related field, Masters or advanced degree in I/O Psychology or Human Resources a plus
• 8+ years’ experience working in leadership development, talent development, talent management, organizational development, and/or HR consulting roles
• Expertise in leadership development, instructional design, and learning measurement
• Proven success designing, delivering and managing learning initiatives that can scale to large and diverse audiences
• The combination of a strategic mindset to guide the future of learning and leadership development at MKTX and being ready, willing, and able to roll up your sleeves to get the work done
• Experience integrating and embedding DEI concepts and topics into leadership and management, and professional skills learning solutions
• Exceptional consulting, client service and relationship management skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, facilitation, presentation skills
• Vendor management experience, including sourcing, vetting, selecting, and onboarding partners to create and deliver live and online learning solutions
• Strong knowledge of the sales and/or technology learning landscape (e.g., vendors, building curricula) a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and use data to determine priorities
• Comfort with influencing and directing others, often without direct line reporting authority
• Experience working in a global environment, tech or financial services industry experiences a plus

What’s In It for You?

In addition to working on cutting edge technology and in our culture of innovation, collaboration, and openness, we offer:

• Hybrid Environment: Flexibility matters! Our employees enjoy a mix of working in the office and from home
• Employer Provided Food: Free lunch is delivered for all employees when in the office. Offices are always stocked with free snacks and drinks.
• Paid time off: Competitive PTO package including vacation days, sick leave, charity leave and parental leave
• 401(k): Dollar-for-dollar employer match up to $10K
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Participate in our tax advantaged ESPP and purchase MarketAxess common stock
• Health Insurance: Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision programs
• Wellness Stipend: Up to $1K annually towards gym memberships, home office equipment and more
• Onsite Healthcare: Convenient access to world-class care through Mount Sinai at our Hudson Yards location
• Tuition Assistance and Professional Training: We want to empower your continued growth and development. On-demand learning, boot camps, and opportunities to attend conferences are available to all employees.

For job positions in NYC, NY, and other locations where required, the estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is $120,000 USD to $160,000 USD. Actual salary may vary depending on job-related factors, which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. You may also be eligible for annual cash incentives, equity, and other benefit programs.

MarketAxess Corporation and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in the location in which the candidate is applying.

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.