Learning Solutions Manager, Talent Development

Company Overview

We are the better way to work in finance. As private equity’s value creation partner, we sit at the heart of PE—where sponsors and CFOs meet. Through financial consulting rooted in data, technology, and AI, we help clients drive value—supporting the office of the CFO to drive end-to-end value creation.

If you crave challenging work and are looking to grow, come solve complex issues alongside 1,400 finance & technology experts in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Backed by premier private equity firms and headquartered in New York with 10 offices around the globe, we are a high-growth, entrepreneurial firm looking for people who want to be part of building something great. Come make your mark. 

Learning Solutions Manager | Talent Development Team 

Through our pillars of Learning, Performance Management, and Career Development, the Talent Development Team prepares Accordionites to deliver high-quality work, promote individual and team development, and lead in the market. We sit within the People Team and work in close collaboration with the HR Business Partners, Resource Management, Recruiting, and People Operations to bring valuable talent development support to all Accordion employees.

This position would ideally be located in our NYC office but could be based in any of our U.S. office locations. This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. Some domestic travel may be required to support in-person learning events across the country (not expected to exceed 30%).

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

What You’ll Do: 

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Learning Solutions Manager to join our growing Talent Development Team. Reporting to the Head of Talent Development, this role will serve as the bridge between strategy and execution—translating learning needs into innovative, scalable, and high-impact programs that enable Accordion’s consultants and business teams to grow and perform.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in curriculum design, program development, and stakeholder management—comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment. This individual will also serve as a mentor and thought partner to our Learning Administrators, elevating the team’s operational excellence and expanding the firm’s learning capabilities globally. Key responsibilities will include: 

Learning Design & Program Development

• Partner with the Head of Talent Development to translate business priorities into scalable learning solutions aligned to firm strategy
• Design, develop, and iterate learning programs, courses, and curricula that address skill development, leadership growth, and career readiness
• Build blended learning experiences leveraging multiple modalities (in-person, virtual, self-paced, social & peer learning, and digital content)
• Serve as lead designer and project manager for key learning initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and measurable outcomes
• Curate or create learning content (toolkits, facilitator guides, job aids, and eLearning) aligned with adult learning principles

Program Management & Implementation

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of major learning programs—including project plans, communication strategies, and success metrics
• Partner with Learning Administrators to manage logistics, LMS setup (Docebo), communications, and tracking
• Maintain and enhance the learning catalog and curriculum roadmap, ensuring programs evolve with business needs
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts and external vendors to source or co-develop content as needed

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Define program success criteria, gather participant and stakeholder feedback, and measure impact beyond satisfaction metrics
• Use data and insights to recommend enhancements and demonstrate learning ROI

Team & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Coach and develop Learning Administrators, providing guidance on instructional best practices and process improvements
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, translating their needs into targeted learning experiences
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the Learning function as Accordion expands both domestically and internationally 

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in the field of Learning / Instructional Design or a related field
• 6–8 years of progressive experience in learning design and development, talent development, or organizational effectiveness roles
• Deep experience in learning program design and delivery—preferably in professional services, consulting, or other fast-paced, client-oriented environments
• Demonstrated success managing complex learning projects end-to-end
• Experience with learning technologies (LMS platforms: Docebo preferred, authoring tools, and virtual facilitation)
• Strong grounding in adult learning principles and modern instructional design methodologies
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, organized, and able to balance strategy with hands-on execution
• Skilled at translating business needs into actionable learning solutions
• Data-driven mindset with ability to use metrics and insights to inform decisions
• Forward-thinking in applying AI to Learning & Development, with an interest in leveraging emerging tools to enhance learning design, automation, and measurement
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI) is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration platforms (Zoom and Teams)

You Are:

• A passionate learning designer and problem-solver with an entrepreneurial spirit
• A team-oriented leader who develops and empowers others
• A strong relationship-builder with credibility across all levels of the firm
• Comfortable rolling up your sleeves while also contributing at a strategic level
• Experienced in a global organization with a diverse workforce
• Familiar with e-learning tools and content creation platforms
• Knowledgeable about adult learning principles and training methodologies
• Excited by the challenge of building and scaling learning in a fast-growing organization
• Eager to build something meaningful and help shape the next evolution of Talent Development and specifically Learning & Development at Accordion

The annual salary for this role ranges from: $120,000 to $140,000 USD benefits bonus.

Actual compensation packages are determined by evaluating a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, years and depth of experience, education, certifications, cost of labor and internal equity.

Accordion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Please note that as per Accordion policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our inclusive diversity values. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Accordion will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

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