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Leadership & Professional Development Coordinator

Jump Trading · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteEducation$95k/yrFull-time

About the role

The role of Leadership & Professional Development Coordinator at Jump Trading Group is to coordinate and deliver world-class learning experiences for Jump employees while driving operational excellence through process improvements and AI-enabled efficiency. This role is US-based but includes global coordination for EMEA regions.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate learning programs end-to-end: Manage firmwide onboarding programs, leadership and professional development programs, and technical training coordination, including scheduling, participant communications, materials preparation, venue management, and completion tracking across regions.
  • Leverage the firm's Learning Management System (LMS) to streamline enrollment, rosters, reporting, and the overall learner experience.
  • Led global vendor management and budget tracking, including contracts, invoices, and spend monitoring.
  • Support EMEA program coordination remotely, partnering with regional stakeholders across time zones.
  • Partner with stakeholders: Collaborate with internal teams (HRBPs, business leads) and external vendors (coaches, facilitators) to ensure high-quality learning outcomes.
  • Serve as the point of contact during live, virtual, and hybrid programs, troubleshooting in real-time.
  • Drive efficiency and continuous improvement: Identify and implement process improvements, including streamlining workflows, automating tasks, and creating reusable templates that reduce manual effort.
  • Leverage AI tools (Claude, Cowork) to accelerate operations, including content curation, communications, data analysis, and workflow automation.
  • Create and maintain L&D governance frameworks, documentation, and reporting on internal platforms (Confluence), establishing quality standards and on-going review practices.

Requirements

  • 3-5+ years of experience in program/project coordination, L&D operations, HR, or similar fast-paced environment.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Proven attention to detail with a focus on quality; reviews own work for accuracy, considers potential gaps, and balances speed with thoroughness.
  • Business-oriented mindset with the ability to connect operational work to broader outcomes (employee experience, program effectiveness, talent retention).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication across all levels and functions.
  • Strong analytical skills and comfort with data interpretation.
  • Collaborative yet accountable; thinks strategically when executing details.
  • Experience with a Learning Management System (LMS) preferred; comfort using AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) a plus.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant and practical experience.
  • Reliable and predictable availability.

Qualifications

  • Annual Base Salary Range : $95,000 USD - $105,000 USD

Skills

  • Experience with a Learning Management System (LMS) preferred.
  • Comfort using AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) a plus.

Benefits

  • Overtime eligibility
  • Discretionary bonus eligibility
  • Miscellaneous benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options, employer-paid group term life and AD&D insurance, voluntary life & AD&D insurance, paid vacation plus paid holidays, retirement plan with employer match, paid parental leave, wellness programs, and annual base salary range of $95,000 USD - $105,000 USD

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