Associate Principal, Instructional Designer

Associate Principal, Instructional Designer

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THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP.

The Instructional Designer designs, develops and implements learning solutions that help employees build their skills in a broad set of topic areas such as complex financial concepts, regulatory requirements, systems, leadership and work skills. This role works with subject matter experts (SMEs) to collect and analyze content then design, develop, and maintain instructional resources ensuring engaging and effective training that maximizes learning and productivity.

This role develops learning resources that directly support OCC and OD objectives.

• Design and develop learner‑centred experiences in collaboration with SME’s and OD team, including a full range of modalities (e‑learning, instructor‑led, microlearning, blended approaches) and various learning techniques, process checklists, job aids, online resource portals, learning sequences, participant materials, instructor materials, testing materials, surveys and other resources.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to bring content to life in engaging, practical, and relevant ways aligned to business impact, providing differentiated paths based on role or skill level; apply adult learning principles to optimize knowledge retention and application.
• Translate complex content into clear, compelling learning and knowledge assets that drive real behaviour change.
• Project manage multiple projects translating into activities while collaborating with SMEs on rapid review and iteration of materials.
• Regularly QA, iterate, and refine learning content to ensure accessibility, usability, and business alignment.
• Build and maintain productive, collaborative relationships cross‑functionally.
• Support OD for learning programs, including needs assessment, feedback and prioritisation processes, instructional design and communications.
• Contribute to evolving the team’s instructional design systems, templates, and processes.
• Set measurable outcomes to evaluate the quality of training.
• May collaborate with vendors on larger‑scale projects by facilitating internal SME content and reviews.

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• 5+ years of instructional design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Instructional Design, Education, Learning & Development or related field).
• Demonstrated history of developing training across a broad range of subject areas;
  Able to share 1–2 portfolio examples of effective learning solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in e‑learning authoring tools (Articulate Rise, Articulate 360, Articulate AI, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Vyond).
• Above average ability to leverage AI technologies.
• Strong project management skills with ability to deliver outcomes across multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write clearly and concisely and adapt communication style based on stakeholder needs.
• Track record in collaboration, listening to stakeholders to incorporate feedback, co‑creating a solution that benefits the learner, while displaying composure under pressure.
• Ability to translate adult learning theory into practical, concise training that produces demonstrated learning outcomes.

• Advanced proficiency:
  Articulate Rise, Articulate 360, Articulate AI, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Vyond.
• Above average: use of AI technologies to build training.
• Proficiency:
  Microsoft product suite.
• Foundational: understanding of LMS administration—plus Workday; understanding of tests to evaluate proficiency.
• Plus:
  Experience with video production and multimedia development.

• 5+ years of instructional design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Instructional Design, Education, Learning & Development or related field).

• Instructional Design related certifications (e.g., university‑sponsored, ATD certifications).

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world’s largest equity derivatives clearing organisation.…