Senior Analyst, Learning & Development — Investment Banking

We are looking for a Senior Analyst of Learning & Development to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of key programs for the Investment Banking business unit. You will own training for Analysts and Associates (new hires and current colleagues) as well as the summer intern program. This role focuses on delivering, sharpening, and elevating an established curriculum, leveraging insights from each program cycle. A separate peer role supports our senior banker populations.

About the role

You will step into a well-established programmatic approach, bringing significant experience as a facilitator who has managed multiple simultaneous programs. We value colleagues who take pride in the quality of their work, take strong ownership over results, and bring strong instincts for what makes learning content effective. While L&D experience supporting Investment Banking specifically is preferred, experience at a firm with an Investment Banking business is also a strong fit. This role reports to the Manager, Learning & Development.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end execution of William Blair's Investment Banking global summer intern programs, including curriculum delivery, logistics, and stakeholder coordination.
• Own training for new Investment Banking hires, including both campus/undergraduate analysts and experienced/lateral hires.
• Facilitate training sessions for the intern program, new hire onboarding, and Analyst/Associate curriculum.
• Maintain and refresh training materials to ensure content stays current with IB practices, market conditions, and firm priorities.
• Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and communications across a fast-moving, high-visibility Investment Banking calendar.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Analysts, Associates, and interns participating in IB training programs, fielding questions and providing day-to-day support.
• Gather input from senior bankers on content and approach for sessions they will facilitate.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with external training vendors (e.g., Wall Street Prep), including scheduling, coordination, and quality oversight.
• Track program participation, feedback, and outcomes; use data to recommend and implement refinements.
• Serve as a day-to-day resource for IB staffing and recruiting partners on training-related questions.
• Additional responsibilities, as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in instructional design, learning and development, or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience specifically in financial services or professional services industry; supporting an Investment Banking business is highly preferred.
• Strong facilitation skills; demonstrated comfort delivering instructor-led training to large audiences.
• Demonstrated experience delivering and continuously improving an existing training curriculum.
• Highly organized, with a project management orientation to manage a fast-paced, high-visibility calendar involving senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing external training vendors.
• Ability and willingness to travel to key firm office locations and events as needed.
• Hands-on experience with generative AI tools to support content creation, facilitation preparation, and workflow efficiency is preferred.
• Experience with Workday Learning preferred.
• Expectation of coming into the office 2 days a week minimum. Up to 5 days in-office during summer programs.

Pay

The current base salary range for this role is $90,000—$100,000 USD. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary is based on factors including skills, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations, and location. This role is eligible for either a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit, and individual performance) and/or commission-based incentives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) and profit sharing.
• Paid time off.
• Maven family & fertility benefit.
• Parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement).
• Other voluntary benefits.

About William Blair

William Blair is a premier global partnership delivering trusted advice and tailored solutions across investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management. For nine decades, we have deepened our expertise and relationships across asset classes and markets throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. As an independent partnership, we empower colleagues to bring their best thinking, fostering unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We are committed to attracting qualified candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and other strategic resource groups.