The D. E. Shaw group seeks a versatile specialist to join its innovation-focused Learning & Development (L&D) team. This team develops customized learning offerings to help the firm’s talent excel in their careers. The role offers the opportunity to support a broad range of learning initiatives, partnering closely with L&D colleagues to design and deliver impactful programs that build critical skills across the organization.

Partner with L&D content leads and key stakeholders to develop, deliver, and evaluate learning offerings across a range of domains, including professional effectiveness, written communication, leader and manager development, financial and technical skills, mentoring, and onboarding.
Contribute to the design of highly customized learning experiences in collaboration with internal/external subject matter experts, which may include case-based workshops, one-on-one tutorials, AI-enabled simulations, group coaching, written guides, and other bespoke formats.
Facilitate learning sessions based on your areas of expertise.
Manage and contribute to multiple workstreams simultaneously, coordinating across stakeholders and helping drive projects forward from concept through delivery.
Stay current on the rapidly evolving AI landscape and its applicability to L&D, bringing thoughtful perspectives on how innovative application of AI can enhance learning design, delivery, learner experience, and business impact.

Learning & Development Specialist