Instructional Designer
Job Summary
The Instructional Designer position is responsible for the development, editing and implementation of a training curriculum for the IMO and FI annuity channels. The designer will develop courses using the best delivery system such as videos, e-learning, or micro-learning based on the material and the audience. In partnership with the Director of Retail Product & Sales Training and the Sales Trainer, this position will assess learning needs and prioritize training needs for optimal results with the goal being to facilitate our wholesaler-learner in acquiring sales skills.
This position reports to the Director, Retail Product & Sales Training. This position will interact with all levels of employees.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Consult with Sales Trainer to align with sales training needs.
- Consult with SMEs in actuary, product design, etc. to get content for training modules.
- Utilize instructional design theories create engaging elearning activities with a focus on independent learning.
- Conduct pre and post instructional research and analysis on learners. Develop metrics to determine the effectiveness of the training with a goal to improve productivity and quality.
- Create unique exercises and activities to enhance the learning process, such as role assimilation, and gamification.
- Work with the Sales Trainer to design and deliver a new wholesaler onboarding program.
- Partner with Sales Trainer to create PPT decks for live facilitation sessions.
- Foster relationships with Compliance and own the Ad Review process for all sales training content.
- Partner with the Technical Writer, as needed, and Compliance to ensure training documentation meets compliance standards.
- Act as an additional facilitator, as needed.
Experience and Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
- 2+ years of instructional design experience
- Prior successful experience as an instructional designer, with a concentration in eLearning
- Experience working in instructional design platforms (ie Articulate, Captiva, iSpring, etc…)
- Prior experience in financial services industry and annuities is a plus
- State insurance license, or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire
- Series 6 and 63, or ability to acquire within 12 months of hire
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models
- Prior lesson and curriculum planning knowledge
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Highly-developed communications skills (written/verbal), ability to deliver clear and convincing presentations on training curriculum
- Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships and the ability to model our core values: Collaborative, Authentic, Dynamic, Empowered and Inclusive
- A strong collaborator with a demonstrated ability/credibility to influence broadly and challenge conventional thinking
- A strong knowledge of course development software
- Must have the ability to understand and write effective text for a complex products
- Strong presentation skills
- Proficient plus with Microsoft Office Suite
Other Requirements
- Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned
- Regular and punctual attendance
- Some travel may be required (less than 10%)
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Additional Information
Work Environments
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About F&G
Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life’s unexpected events.
As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work.
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