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:

• 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