Join Mizuho as a Learning and Development Specialist!
This role will report directly to our Head of Learning & Development (L&D) and is responsible for supporting the planning, design, and execution of all L&D programs, methodologies, practices, and procedures. The individual will be a key contributor to the day-to-day operations and logistics of the L&D strategy. The successful candidate will have a roll-up-their-sleeves mentality and genuine enthusiasm for helping to create, build and maintain L&D
solutions to support business needs.
Responsibilities
- Support and execute strategic Firmwide L&D programs and objectives
- Support ongoing L&D programs and other opportunities for employee career development, technical and professional skills development, leadership, DE&I, recognition, and firm-wide knowledge sharing
- Engage with vendors to support strategic L&D programs including collaborating for program design and execution as well as budgeting and invoice processing
- Maintain the Learning Management Systems (LMS), manage the workflow of business requests, and build digital learning experiences
- Use metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of learning solutions and evaluate program offerings
- Develop and maintain L&D key performance indicators, including tracking user adoption, monitoring course completions, gathering feedback, and measuring the success of each program
- Stay current on trends and best practices in L&D landscape
- Collaborate and build relationships with other divisions and stakeholders to support their learning needs and leverage Firm resources
- Partner and communicate with HR colleagues to create, deliver and drive the L&D strategy
Qualifications
Education & Professional Background
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3-5 years of learning & development experience
- Prior financial services experience preferred
Prior Experience
- Prior experience supporting L&D programs and processes in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to plan and support training programs
Technical & Soft Skills
- Planning, prioritization, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (in person and virtually)
- Capable of cultivating creative and innovative solutions to design engaging and effective learning experiences
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to navigate and respond to ambiguous situations and requests
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Enthusiasm to be a key member of a service-oriented environment
- Must be flexible and able to adapt to changes smoothly and quickly
- Strong technical skills with prior experience administering and working with Learning Management Systems (LMS), e-learning platforms, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
The expected base salary ranges from $100,000.00 -$120,000.00. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.
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Other Requirements
Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.
Company Overview
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho’s 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill , Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.
Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.
We are an EEO/AA Employer – M/F/Disability/Veteran.
We participate in the E-Verify program.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.
About Organization
This is not your typical financial institution. It’s our people who make us a cut above. Here, every person is respected because of their differences, not in spite of them. We pride ourselves on a culture of purpose, passion and compassion.
At Mizuho, we provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our steady, strategic growth gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone.
Working for Mizuho opens doors not just to a rewarding career with excellent prospects, but to lasting friendships with colleagues from diverse cultures. It’s the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who have your same ambition, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest—and growing—banks in the world.
We’re all global citizens, and that’s why our company feels compelled to make an impact through more than just drawing up deals. We prove that it’s possible to do well and do good. We do right by our clients, our community and each other.
