Manager, Leadership Development

Role Overview

If you are a results-driven leadership development professional who excels at building leadership pipelines, designing and executing leadership development programs, and driving continuous feedback cultures, then we would like to meet with you! The Manager, Leadership Development is critical to the success of the initiatives that shape the future of our leadership pipeline and advisor community. This role is responsible for the implementation of competency frameworks, leadership programming, and consultant career development resources.

This position supports the firm’s performance management processes and oversees specialized programs designed to maximize advisor effectiveness. Reporting directly to the Associate Director, Talent Development, this role owns the delivery of high-impact leadership initiatives, including 360-degree assessment frameworks, team effectiveness models, and competency modeling. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively to implement scalable development strategies that support the firm’s growth and cultivate a strong culture of continuous feedback, mentorship, and leadership effectiveness.

• Design and implement the firm’s developmental assessment programs, utilizing psychometric instruments and 360‑degree feedback to guide leadership effectiveness.
• Manage the end‑to‑end operations and debriefing support for 360‑degree feedback tools to help staff elevate self‑awareness regarding leadership presence and impact.
• Design, launch, and establish firm‑wide best practices and toolkits for Individual Development Plans (IDPs), continuous feedback, and high‑impact 1:1 meetings.
• Support ongoing competency development and modeling to align skills with evolving firm objectives.
• Monitor, analyze, and refine ongoing career development initiatives to ensure they meet the complex, changing needs of our staff.
• Provide operational support for the firm’s external coaching practice.
• Coordinate seamlessly with internal coachees and external executive coaches to facilitate effective engagements.
• Oversee the development process and operations for critical firm‑building roles – Advisor Coordinators, Office Training Coordinators, and Learning Advisors.

• 8+ years of relevant experience in talent management, learning and development, leadership development, organizational effectiveness or related roles.
• Preferred experience working within professional services or consulting environments.
• Proven expertise in implementing assessment and performance management programs.
• Strong background in designing career development initiatives and competency frameworks.
• Strong ability to manage large‑scale projects.
• Experience designing content for programs delivered in‑person, virtually and online.
• High‑level team player who is highly adaptable and collaborates effectively with others.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to establish a high level of credibility quickly and gain the trust and respect of key stakeholders and leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to design and facilitate learning programs.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the capacity to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Exceptional attention to detail, critical thinking, and organization skills.
• Familiarity with talent management platforms and tools.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• The desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and the firm.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to learn the firm’s financial and operational functions.
• A willingness to commute to one of our U.S. office locations to comply with our hybrid work policy of 2‑3 days per week in office.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, Adult Learning or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Relevant certification(s) in talent development, leadership programs or coaching (e.g., SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, Myers‑Briggs, Situational Leadership II, or ICF) – a plus.

Base Salary Range (individual) is tailored to your primary work location and the unique depth of experience you bring…