Manager, Leadership Development

About the role

The Manager, Leadership Development plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of our leadership pipeline and advisor community. This role is responsible for the implementation of competency frameworks, leadership programming, and consultant career development resources. This position supports the firm’s performance management processes and oversees specialized programs designed to maximize advisor effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the firm’s developmental assessment programs, utilizing psychometric instruments and 360-degree feedback to guide leadership effectiveness.
• Manage the end-to-end operations and debriefing support for 360-degree feedback tools to help staff elevate self-awareness regarding leadership presence and impact.
• Design, launch, and establish firm-wide best practices and toolkits for Individual Development Plans (IDPs), continuous feedback, and high-impact 1:1 meetings.
• Support ongoing competency development and modeling to align skills with evolving firm objectives.
• Monitor, analyze, and refine ongoing career development initiatives to ensure they meet the complex, changing needs of our staff.
• Provide operational support for the firm’s external coaching practice. Coordinate seamlessly with internal coachees and external executive coaches to facilitate effective engagements.
• Oversee the development process and operations for critical firm-building roles – Advisor Coordinators, Office Training Coordinators, and Learning Advisors.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant experience in talent management, learning and development, leadership development, organizational effectiveness or related roles.
• Experience working within professional services or consulting environment preferred.
• Proven expertise in implementing assessment and performance management programs.
• Strong background in designing career development initiatives and competency frameworks.
• Strong ability to manage large-scale projects.
• Experience designing content for programs delivered in-person, virtually and online.
• Strong team player who is highly adaptable and collaborates effectively with others.

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to establish a high level of credibility quickly; appropriate confidence to gain the trust and respect of key stakeholders and leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to design and facilitate learning programs.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and capable of handling sensitive and confidential situations.
• Exceptional attention to detail, critical thinking, and organization skills.
• Familiarity with talent management platforms and tools.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• The desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and the firm.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to learn the firm’s financial and operational functions.
• The mindset to provide superior service.
• The ability to commute to one of our US office locations to comply with our hybrid work policy of 2-3 days per week in office.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Experience with talent management platforms and tools.
• Strong background in designing career development initiatives and competency frameworks.
• Experience designing content for programs delivered in-person, virtually and online.
• Strong ability to manage large-scale projects.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to establish a high level of credibility quickly; appropriate confidence to gain the trust and respect of key stakeholders and leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to design and facilitate learning programs.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and capable of handling sensitive and confidential situations.
• Exceptional attention to detail, critical thinking, and organization skills.
• Familiarity with talent management platforms and tools.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• The desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and the firm.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to learn the firm’s financial and operational functions.
• The mindset to provide superior service.
• The ability to commute to one of our US office locations to comply with our hybrid work policy of 2-3 days per week in office.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare options, a monthly wellness subsidy, and complimentary access to premium wellness apps.
• Financial Security: Robust retirement savings plans to secure your long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Blend: A hybrid work model that balances collaborative in-office time with telecommuting flexibility, alongside generous paid time off to recharge.
• Family & Personal Support: Specialized support including fertility treatments, parental leave, back-up childcare, eldercare services, concierge assistance for personal errands, and pet care.
• Growth & Culture: A firm-wide commitment to mentorship, continuous learning, and a vibrant, inclusive community.

Pay

• Boston: $107,600.00 - $143,500.00
• Chicago: $102,600.00 - $137,000.00
• Los Angeles: $107,900.00 - $144,000.00
• New York: $109,800.00 - $146,600.00
• San Francisco: $117,800.00 - $157,200.00
• Washington, DC: $105,400.00 - $140,700.00

Schedule

• Hybrid work model with 2-3 days per week in office.