Learning and Development Coordinator

Squarepoint is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for our clients. We have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute our success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, we design and build our own cutting-edge systems, from high performance trading platforms to large scale data analysis and compute farms. With offices around the globe, we emphasize true, global collaboration by aligning our investment, technology, and operations teams functionally around the world.

Position Overview:

The Learning and Development Coordinator will be part of the global Recruiting & Talent Development team, focused on improving and delivering Squarepoint’s L&D program globally. The person will report into our Learning & Development Lead.

• Coordinate and schedule firm-wide training sessions, both internal and external, including all related logistics
• Support the smooth execution of Learning & Development programs across the firm
• Assist with keeping all current L&D offerings updated on shared platforms
• Collect, analyse, and utilise data to support L&D initiatives and decision-making
• Leverage AI tools to enhance the delivery of L&D projects
• Assist with the nomination process for all training programs and keep all relevant trackers updated
• Leverage prior experience to provide insight towards developing training programs
• Provide support across the full lifecycle of training initiatives, from proficiency surveys through to delivery and feedback collection
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand departmental needs and support the continued development of the L&D function
• Assist with any ad-hoc L&D requests as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of relevant work experience, L&D experience at a hedge fund or similar investment management firm preferred
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelors degree or equivalent
• Possessing exceptional organizational skills with an acute attention to detail, coupled with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with teammates globally
• Strong proficiency with MS Office tools and other relevant software
• Show readiness to hit the ground running, learn existing processes, and contribute to the growth of the L&D function through the successful completion of assigned projects.