Global Head of Education & Training
DRW is a technology-driven, diversified principal trading firm. We trade our own capital at our own risk, across a broad range of asset classes, instruments and strategies, in financial markets around the world. As the markets have evolved over the past 25 years, so has DRW – maximizing opportunities to include real estate, cryptoassets and venture capital. With over 900 employees at our Chicago headquarters and offices around the world, we work together to solve complex problems, challenge consensus and deliver meaningful results. It’s a place of high expectations, deep curiosity and thoughtful collaboration.
Global Head of Education & Training
DRW is seeking a Global Head to optimize and manage all learning strategies and programs across the firm.
What you’ll do:
- Assume ownership of and centralize all Learning programs across the organization.
- Work with Executive Committee, Partners and key stakeholders to identify learning needs and then create / re-create substantive programs that align with those needs.
- Facilitate all internal and external programs, including:
- Executive / management leadership and development.
- University hire education program.
- Technology training.
- New manager Training.
- Assist with organizational health and development initiatives.
- Improve upon an existing culture of learning for a firm that has always underscored the importance of continuing education.
- Coordinate and then track all internal and external courses, conferences etc. as to organize and, when appropriate, redeploy these skillsets across the organization.
What you’ll need:
- An advanced degree in STEM or Learning.
- 7+ years of experience in a similar capacity.
- An innovative and flexible approach to continuing education.
- Experience supporting highly analytical stakeholders, keen ability to deploy data-driven approaches to solving problems.
- Ability to continually research and evaluate new programs and vendors as to stay current with trends in the marketplace such that we can quickly deploy bespoke solutions when necessary.
- Substantive track record in designing and delivering learning programs for a brand name organization(s).
- Deep understanding of Technology training need and programs (both internal and external).
Bonus Points:
- Proven track record in a similar role with a Trading or FInTech organization.