Investments Talent and Training Director
Mercer is hiring for the Investments Talent and Training Director role. This hybrid role can be based in New York, Boston, King of Prussia, Chicago, St. Louis, or Atlanta, with at least three days in the office per week.
What you will do
- Lead development and execution of talent strategies across the US Investments organization, focusing on recruitment, assessment, training, and development.
- Collaborate with the Investment Client Office, HR, Learning & Development, and senior leadership to establish formal training protocols, success metrics, and career development pathways.
- Report on talent development progress and provide strategic insights to senior leadership to support organizational growth.
- Collaborate closely with the offshore investments team to align talent strategies, share best practices, and foster a unified culture.
- Oversee talent profiles and assessment processes for investment professionals, including performance reviews, promotion decisions, and competency evaluations, in partnership with the Wealth Leadership Team.
- Drive design and implementation of competency frameworks, onboarding programs, and promotion criteria to ensure a high-caliber investments talent pipeline.
- Manage and coordinate targeted investment learning opportunities and development initiatives.
- Establish and maintain a formal training program for People Managers and junior staff, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning and professional growth.
- Monitor and report on talent metrics, providing insights to senior leadership to inform strategic decisions.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and professional growth across the organization.
What you need to have
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or related field.Strong experience in talent, training and people management within the investment or financial services sector, with emphasis on recruitment, training, and professional development.Proven ability to lead with influence, inspiring and motivating cross-functional teams and senior leaders to embrace talent initiatives and drive organizational change.Experience supporting investment clients directly or consulting, enabling you to understand client needs and tailor talent solutions accordingly.Commitment to fostering a high-performance culture that balances rigorous investment standards with continuous learning and professional growth.What would make you stand out
A deep understanding of the competitive landscape and talent challenges unique to the investments industry.Your proven track record of designing and executing talent strategies that drive measurable improvements in recruitment quality, employee development, and retention within a similar organizational context.A strategic mindset and agility in adapting talent solutions to meet the dynamic needs of a fast-paced, results-driven investment organization.Why Mercer
We provide professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.We foster an inclusive culture where you can contribute to solutions with colleagues, clients and communities.Our scale enables a range of career opportunities, benefits and rewards to support well-being.Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan, is a global leader helping clients realize investment objectives and shape the future of work. Marsh McLennan is committed to diversity and hybrid work. All colleagues are expected to be in the office or onsite at least three days per week.
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