Learning & Development Director

Learning & Development Director

Denver, Colorado, United States

SRS Acquiom has built its reputation on shaking up the financial services technology world by redefining how complex M&A and loan agency transactions get done. Since 2007, we've been the partner dealmakers rely on for speed, precision, and less friction - supporting over 11,500 deals worth more than $2.1 trillion along the way.

Our solutions start with human expertise and are powered by technology: virtual data rooms, document solicitation, escrow and payment administration, shareholder representation, and independent loan-agency services like administrative and collateral agent support. Each service works seamlessly on its own, but when brought together by our expert team, they form an end-to-end system that helps even the most complex deals cross the finish line.

We're equally committed to building careers as we are to building solutions. At SRS Acquiom, internal mobility isn't just a buzzword, it's part of how we grow. We invest in our people, creating opportunities to learn, stretch, and step into new roles as the business evolves.

If you're looking for a company with entrepreneurial energy, a proven record of growth and innovation, and a culture that supports your next career move, we'd love to talk.

A few benefits our employees enjoy:

• Day-one coverage: medical, dental, and vision plans so you're protected from the start
• A 401(k) with a 4% company match to keep your future on track
• Discretionary time off - take the time you need, when you need it
• Employer-paid life insurance, with the option to add extra coverage for peace of mind
• Employee Assistance Programs for confidential support when life gets complicated
• Discounted pet insurance (because furry family members count, too)
• A fitness credit to back your health and wellness goals
• Pre-tax plans for dependent care, transportation, and flexible spending

Position Summary

We are looking for a Learning & Development Director who is energized by the challenge of shaping how people learn, grow, and perform at scale. This role is for a forward-thinking leader who can look at where we are today, imagine what's possible tomorrow, and partner with leaders across the business to build learning experiences that are practical, innovative, and deeply connected to how work actually gets done.

In this role, you will reimagine learning from the ground up by transforming complex ideas into clear, engaging experiences, leveraging technology to expand access, and creating learning that meets teams where they are while accelerating time to competency. You'll serve as a trusted advisor, a creative designer, and an engaging facilitator, building a modern learning ecosystem that blends on-demand resources with live, high-impact experiences. If you are curious, data-driven, passionate about learning, and motivated by seeing people succeed, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Location: This is a hybrid position based in our Denver, CO office.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is between $135k and $155k, depending on experience level.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise-wide thought leadership for learning and development by assessing the current state of training, identifying gaps, and partnering with leaders to design scalable, high-impact learning strategies that accelerate time to competency and align with business unit operating rhythms.
• Act as an internal Learning & Development consultant, advising leaders and teams on training strategy, learning design, and development approaches aligned to business goals.
• Lead innovative instructional design efforts, working closely with functional leaders to reimagine existing training content using adult learning principles, modern learning science, and creative delivery methods that drive engagement and application.
• Design and deliver flexible learning solutions that accommodate varying operational realities, pacing, and workflows across multiple functions, ensuring relevance and usability for diverse audiences.
• Translate complex financial and business concepts into clear, practical, and easy-to-understand learning experiences that enable leaders and employees to confidently apply knowledge in real-world situations.
• Build and maintain comprehensive learning ecosystems, including on-demand learning libraries, live learning programs, learning repositories, job aids, and reinforcement tools that support long-term knowledge retention.
• Develop follow-up and reinforcement strategies (e.g., practice activities, assessments, manager toolkits, and refreshers) to ensure learning transfer and sustained behavior change.
• Use data and measurement to evaluate learning effectiveness, leveraging metrics such as adoption, proficiency, performance impact, and learner feedback to continuously improve programs.
• Review and evaluate learning content across the organization, providing expert recommendations to improve clarity, effectiveness, engagement, and alignment with adult learning best practices.
• Demonstrate high adaptability, applying learning expertise across different leadership styles, team cultures, and evolving business priorities.
• Leverage technology confidently and strategically, utilizing learning management systems, digital collaboration tools, and emerging platforms to enhance the learner experience.
• Understand and apply Artificial Intelligence concepts to learning and development, identifying opportunities to use AI to personalize learning, improve content creation, and increase scalability and efficiency.
• Facilitate engaging classroom and virtual learning experiences, tailoring delivery style to diverse audiences and ensuring high levels of participation, relevance, and impact.
• Partner closely with HR and cross-functional teams, contributing to broader talent, leadership, and organizational initiatives while serving as a trusted, collaborative teammate.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Must have a desire to work in a hybrid working environment and work out of our downtown Denver office 2-3 days a week
• 8–12 years of experience in Learning & Development, instructional design, or a related field, with success designing and scaling learning in complex organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to assess learning needs, set L&D strategy, and build training that accelerates time to competency and aligns with business priorities.
• Strong instructional design expertise, including redesigning existing content using adult learning principles and innovative delivery methods.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and subject-matter experts, serving as a trusted internal L&D consultant.
• Experience translating complex business and financial concepts into clear, practical learning experiences.
• Data-driven approach to learning, with experience measuring effectiveness and improving outcomes using insights and feedback.
• High comfort with learning technologies, virtual facilitation, and emerging tools such as AI, combined with strong adaptability and change management understanding.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to navigate and thrive in ambiguity
• Strong sense of empathy and customer focus
• Self-motivated
• Intellectually curious
• Highly collaborative and operates with a spirit of partnership
• Operates with the highest integrity and attention to detail
• Passionate about efficient, scalable business processes
• Possess a "Can do" attitude

Physical Requirements/Special Demands

• Must be available to work standard business hours and occasional nights/weekends.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment with a physical presence in our Downtown Denver office 2-3 days a week

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship to move forward in the hiring process.

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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.

With respect to its programs, services, activities, and employment practices, SRS Acquiom Inc. assesses qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected status. Requests for reasonable accommodation or the provision of auxiliary aids should be directed to Human Resources.