Learning & Development Specialist

Who We Are

BankUnited (NYSE: BKU) is a national bank headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida with banking centers in Florida, the New York metropolitan area, Dallas and Atlanta. BankUnited has two subsidiaries, Pinnacle Public Finance headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona and Bridge Funding Group headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial and collaborative culture encompassing the best minds, the brightest talent and the boldest decision makers.

BankUnited is honored to announce that we have been included on the Newsweek and Statista America's Most Trusted Companies Award List!

BankUnited has been recognized by Newsweek for two outstanding awards in 2023 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters, which acknowledges our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace.

Our Culture

At BankUnited, we foster a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees have the opportunity to advance, grow and achieve their goals. Our rally cry is to GO FOR MORE™, a call to action to go above and beyond to provide the best customer experience to every client and to GO FOR MORE in your career.

Why BankUnited

Working for BankUnited offers you exciting challenges and opportunities to advance your professional development, while empowering you to deliver and be your best. We are happy to report the average tenure according to LinkedIn insights is 8.3 years. We strive to provide a competitive benefits plan to our employees and are proud to have been nationally ranked #1 as one of the 2023 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America by Springbuk and awarded HEALTHIEST EMPLOYER by the South Florida Business Journal since 2020.

As a company, we believe we are only as successful as our people and are committed to providing training and innovative resources that prepare you to reach your full potential. That's why in addition to tuition reimbursement, we provide our employees with exciting career coaching, courses and training through our own GO FOR MORE™ Academy and mentoring opportunities through our iCARE™ (Inclusive Community of Advocacy, Respect and Equality) program.

At BankUnited, we strive to provide our employees with a work life balance. Specifically, retail branches operate 5 days a week Monday - Friday, excluding evening and/or weekend hours. For many of our positions, we offer a hybrid work environment, as well as a remote work environment for designated positions.

If you thrive in a fast-paced collaborative work environment, Apply Now and start your journey with BankUnited today!

Job Description

SUMMARY: Works in partnership with multiple lines of business, including Retail Banking to design, develop and execute training programs that support the bank's strategic initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and special projects may be assigned.

• Facilitates a variety of training programs for new and existing bank employees.
• Presents information, using a variety of instructional techniques and formats such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, certification tests, videos and lectures.
• Performs administrative duties associated with program delivery (training room maintenance and set up, rosters, grading assessments, supply orders, conference room coordination).
• Conducts analysis and compiles reports as needed.
• Provides feedback on participant's performance in class to managers and human resources partners.
• Makes recommendations regarding the continued employment of new hires, based on their ability to master assigned training.
• Develops and updates training curriculum tools, reference manuals and job aids.
• Participates on project teams to identify client training needs and training delivery methods.
• Assists in the development and facilitation of special project training (new products, policy/procedures, system enhancements).
• Recommends and implements improvements to course materials and delivery based on participant feedback.
• Works with Subject Matter Experts to gain comprehensive knowledge of the subject area being trained and ensures the development and validation of training content are reviewed and approved by the proper parties
• Assists in the development and facilitation of specialized training initiatives.
• 25% -- 50% travel required.
• Adheres to and complies with applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to anti-money laundering (i.e. Bank Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act, etc.).
• Adheres to Bank policies and procedures and completes required training.
• Identifies and reports suspicious activity.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree preferred may consider additional experience in the financial services industry and an Associate's degree in lieu of Bachelors preferred

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 3 years of banking experiencepreferred
• 3-5 years of training delivery experience required

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