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Whether they're helping people reach their long-term financial goals or providing personal wealth management strategies, every associate contributes to changing the lives of those we serve for the better. When it comes to job satisfaction, that's hard to beat. And from a personal satisfaction perspective, you'll enjoy the freedom to support causes that matter to you and experience a truly inclusive work environment. Your future starts now.

The Senior Instructional Designer position is responsible for researching, designing, and producing instructional content for instructor-led and eLearning materials supporting leadership, onboarding, and other people-related skillsets.

What you will do

• Collaborate with subject matter experts and internal customers to gather relevant content and develop blended learning solutions inclusive of instructor-led sessions, virtual classroom experiences, as well as self-paced e-learning and materials.

• Use adult learning theory and knowledge of current learners to create learning solutions which encourage an interactive, engaging experience and are thought provoking.

• Evaluate outcomes and continuously improve course material to maximize return on investment.

• Consider performance analysis impacts to sort training and non-training issues.

• Apply principles of current cognition and adult learning theories, Instructional Systems Design (ISD) methodologies, and new media technologies.

• Develop assessment strategies.

• Communicate effectively with subject matter experts, clients, and development team.

• Research learning and development best practices and proactively identify new technologies and content that improve organizational performance.

• Author content directly into eLearning development tools such as Adobe InDesign, Articulate Rise/Storyline, Adobe Captivate, and Camtasia.

• Learn and adapt to emerging tools and methodologies.

• Ensure consistency of instructional design standards and processes.

• Evaluate learning design to ensure effectiveness.

What you will bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Instructional Design or related field or commensurate business experience.

• Minimum 7 years' experience in Instructional Design in both Instructor-led and eLearning formats, or related commensurate business experience.

• Experience building effective leadership development programs.

• Experience developing large training programs from beginning to end.

• Firm understanding of instructional design/technique.

• Firm understanding of project management and ability to work to deadlines.

• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills essential.

• Strong computer and technical writing skills required.

• Strong technical aptitude.

• Demonstrated ability to work within a collaborative team environment and independently and build relationships with SMEs and stakeholders.

• Ability to learn and adapt quickly.

• Commitment to understanding and utilizing new technology. Intermediate experience in one or more eLearning development tools (Captivate, Articulate, Lectora).

What will set you apart

• Certification in ISD or Performance Improvement a plus.

• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (especially Adobe InDesign) a plus.

• Financial Services background a plus

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings - 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire - including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs - including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - internal networks that rally around common interest, experiences and identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, ability, military status and sexual orientation. BRGs play a vital role in educating and engaging our people and advancing our business priorities.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer * Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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