Senior Learning Innovation Lead

Our client is a FinTech firm located in Manhattan and they are seeking a senior learning professional to help drive firmwide AI adoption through practical, business-focused learning initiatives. This person will partner closely with internal stakeholders to design programs that build AI fluency, improve day-to-day workflows, and help employees confidently apply new tools in a thoughtful and effective way. They are operating in a 3/2 hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Monitor emerging AI tools, trends, and best practices, and translate relevant developments into practical learning strategies
• Design and deliver learning programs that help employees understand and apply AI in their daily work
• Partner with business leaders to identify learning needs and create solutions that support real workflow improvement
• Facilitate interactive workshops, training sessions, and learning experiences for technical and non-technical audiences
• Lead AI-focused learning initiatives from planning through execution, including timelines, stakeholders, and cross-functional coordination
• Collaborate with broader L&D partners to integrate AI into existing learning programs, content development, and delivery methods
• Encourage experimentation, curiosity, and responsible use of AI across the employee population

The ideal candidate will have:

• 15 years of professional experience, including a strong background in L&D, instructional design, facilitation, talent development, change management, or a related area
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Strong understanding of AI, GenAI, AI adoption, AI fluency, or related emerging workplace technologies is required
• Experience at a financial services firm, FinTech firm, or tech firm is strongly preferred
• Experience building practical learning solutions that support business needs and behavior change
• Ability to communicate complex topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong consulting skills with experience partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders
• Excellent facilitation, project management, writing, and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment while managing multiple priorities independently

The annual base salary range is $180,000 to $300,000, commensurate with experience. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.