Learning Quality & Design Lead

Posted on: 
September 30, 2024

Join a leading fintech company that’s democratizing finance for all

Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood and its subsidiaries and affiliates are lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.

With growth as the top priority...

The business is seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures, and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.

About the team + role

As part of the Learning & Development team at Robinhood, you will support PeopleX in designing and delivering learning and development programs that create world-class experiences for our Hoodies. Your focus will be on creating learning solutions in areas such as compliance, skills development, manager and leadership training, and new processes or policies. You'll use a mix of instructional methods, ensuring the content is engaging and impactful.

You’ll also manage the quality and consistency of content in our Learning Management System (LMS). This includes updating learning standards and conducting regular audits to identify and address gaps. The ideal candidate will have a blend of instructional design expertise and strong project management skills, thriving in fast-paced environments where action-orientation and problem-solving are key.

The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.

What you’ll do

  • Consult with partners: Advise on the most effective learning solutions, refining objectives, ensuring training is the right fit, and selecting the appropriate modality for optimal learner engagement.
  • Collaborate with SMEs: Partner with subject matter experts to develop, source, and deliver learning that meets organizational goals.
  • Manage learning projects: Be responsible for end-to-end project timelines, from intake through completion, ensuring milestones are met, and securing partner approvals.
  • Apply instructional design principles: Employ established design methods to build engaging learning experiences through live sessions, virtual training, e-learning, and more. Apply the appropriate activities to each training that will drive knowledge retention and application while being cognizant of learner time.
  • Drive change management strategy for learning: Partner with Comms to ensure smooth rollout and adoption of new processes and content across the organization. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure successful implementation.
  • Leverage learning technology: Create engaging, multi-modal content using tools like Articulate, Powtoon, and our LMS Platform Sana, adhering to Robinhood’s learning standards.
  • Maintain learning standards: Uphold the quality of learning by maintaining up-to-date enterprise learning standards, conducting quarterly audits within the LMS, address identified issues with owners, and facilitate training sessions for other learning designers on key focus areas.

What you bring

  • 5+ years of experience in a Learning & Development role, with a focus on training design, development, and delivery.
  • Strong instructional design and curriculum development expertise, with a portfolio of impactful learning programs.
  • Proficiency in multiple learning modalities: in-person, virtual, e-learning, and mobile.
  • Proven experience in project management, ensuring the timely delivery of multiple, concurrent learning initiatives.
  • Skilled in using learning technologies and authoring tools, with familiarity in applying AI to learning.
  • Proven ability to measure learning effectiveness using tools like surveys, assessments, and learner feedback to ensure training achieves desired outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
  • Comfortable with designing content across various topics, from compliance to leadership development.
  • Experience designing for diverse, multicultural audiences.
  • Highly collaborative with a proactive attitude and the ability to lead multiple projects aligned with current and future business needs.

What we offer

  • Market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure
  • 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
  • Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
  • Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits
  • Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents
  • Generous time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
  • Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits

We use Covey as part of our hiring and / or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. We began using Covey Scout for Inbound on September 19, 2024.

Please see the independent bias audit report covering our use of Covey here.

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. This role is also eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)

$115,000—$135,000 USD

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)

$101,000—$119,000 USD

Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL)

$89,000—$105,000 USD

Click here to learn more about available Benefits, which vary by region and Robinhood entity.

We’re looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to be a part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. If you’re ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our mission — we’d love to have you apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Robinhood, we're looking for people invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.

Robinhood embraces a diversity of backgrounds and experiences and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Robinhood provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. Please review the specific Robinhood Privacy Policy applicable to the country where you are applying.

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