Company Description
Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 170 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.
We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.
Job Description
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Talent Development Manager to join our Edinburgh office. In this role, you will implement and continuously improve Avaloq's talent development strategies, programmes and experiences which build organisational capability across a global workforce. This role focuses on strengthening leadership and management potential, accelerating employee growth, supporting talent and succession processes and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
This position will connect you with many business areas within Avaloq, and in close collaboration with HR Business Partners, leaders and subject matter experts, you will ensure development initiatives align with organisational priorities and future capability requirements.
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Design and lead development programmes, develop capability frameworks, facilitate workshops and instigate developmental interventions
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Guide managers, senior leaders and high-potential employees using newly developed capability frameworks, learning pathways and development experiences to equip them with the skills and tools to successfully lead, manage and cultivate their talents
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Establish collaborative partnerships and networks to become a trusted advisor, identifier of key talent and pioneer of continuous learning and development across Avaloq
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Manage global learning programmes from design and implementation through to evaluation and governance by partnering with external providers, maintaining relevant and engaging content, and spearheading the adoption and adoption of digital learning platforms and modern learning practices.
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Utilise data proficiently to evaluate the efficiency of initiatives, identify trends and opportunities, produce executive-level reports or dashboards and turn employee feedback and organisational insights into actionable improvements
Qualifications
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Proven track record working in a Talent Development, Talent Management, Organisation Development, L&D or HR role
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Demonstrable experience designing and implementing management and leadership development programmes
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Experience advancing talent review, succession planning and high-potential development processes
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Expertise in project and programme management
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Ability to examine data and translate insights into meaningful action
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Exemplary communication skills, with the ability to facilitate sessions, build relationships, influence key stakeholders, and to work in a globally and culturally diverse organisation
It would be a real bonus if you have:
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A coaching qualification or accreditation
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Experience with learning management systems and digital learning platforms
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Experience supporting organisational transformation and change initiatives
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Knowledge of modern leadership development methodologies and talent practices
Additional Information
We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices.
In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self.
We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way.
Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.
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