Professional Development Associate Job at AlphaSights (New York)

Job Description

As a Professional Development Associate, you will empower our employees to reach their highest potential by designing, organizing, delivering, and evaluating targeted upskilling opportunities. Our primary learners are Associates and Managers upskilling into their new roles. You will serve as a dedicated Business Unit DRI (Directly Responsible Individual), partnering with one of our six business units to drive the professional development of their entire workforce, from new hires to VPs. In this role, you’ll act as a strategic consultant and thought partner, bringing best practices from across the organization while handling the practical execution that makes learning happen. You’ll split your time between your embedded BU work (designing custom content, coordinating trainings, and advising leaders on professional development strategies) and supporting company-wide initiatives like our flagship New Joiner Academy program and central training offerings.

Job Responsibility

Serve as the dedicated learning consultant to one of our six business units, building trusted relationships with leaders from Manager to SVP level
Act as a strategic thought partner on workforce development, bringing insights and best practices from across the organization to your BU
Design and create custom learning content including slide decks, workshops, multi-stage training programs, assessments, on-the-desk modules, and roundtables
Handle the logistics that make training happen including scheduling sessions, coordinating with SVPs and Workplace Experience teams, and reducing the activation energy required to launch development initiatives for our Client Service Team
Update and refresh existing BU learning materials to ensure alignment with current business priorities
Proactively identify skill gaps and development opportunities within your business unit
Coordinate seamless execution training initiatives for groups of up to 300 attendees during our signature New Joiner Academy and Manager Bootcamp trainings
Facilitate off-cycle new hire onboarding for smaller cohorts between NJA sessions
Collaborate with presenters and trainers to schedule, launch, and track onboarding material and logistics
Support in the administration of our Learning Management System
Manage communications with target attendees, curriculum owners and presenters
Assist in the coordination of central training programs including DISC, StrengthsFinder (Clifton Strengths), Manager Bootcamp, and VP Onboardings for internal promotions
Support the global PD team in end-to-end design of blended learning experiences
Utilize data-driven insights to refine and enhance the effectiveness of learning initiatives, reporting on key performance metrics
Partner with senior key stakeholders to update existing learning materials to ensure they reflect key business priorities
Manage logistics and vendor selection for training-related events
Manage communications for training programs
Foster strong cross-functional relationships to ensure smooth program execution

Requirements

1-2 years of experience in professional development, project coordination, client services, HR or equivalent experience in managing complex, logistically intensive operations
Exceptional stakeholder management skills, ability to navigate competing priorities, influence without authority, and build credibility quickly with leaders at all levels
Strong communicator skilled in simplifying and explaining intricate concepts
Embodies a collaborative team and client oriented mindset
Comfortable switching between strategic consulting and hands-on execution
Ability to foster relationships and consult key stakeholders
Exceptional attention to detail with written content including copywriting and proofing
Sees roadblocks as hurdles, and approaches them as opportunities for creative problem solving
Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously

Nice to have

HR Business Partner experience or similar advisory roles embedded within business units
Demonstrated success managing relationships with senior leaders and influencing organizational outcomes
Experience designing learning content or coordinating different learning initiatives in design and coordination of different learning initiatives
Facilitation of workshops, training events or public speaking experience
Knowledge of adult learning principles and the latest trends in learning design
Strong ability collaborate with others internationally across time zones and cultures (no travel required)
Comfort operating with ambiguity and adapting to evolving business needs

What we offer

Structured career path and fast paced learning environment
401(k) match – 4% of your total compensation matched dollar-for-dollar and immediate vesting
Prime midtown office with state-of-the-art amenities
Comprehensive private health insurance coverage and dental insurance
Option to WFH Friday when no trainings are running
17 vacation days, in addition to 10 public holidays, and business closure during winter holiday week
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
In office lunch delivery program with local restaurants and partial subsidy

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