Corporate Trainer

Corporate Trainer

The Corporate Trainer delivers engaging training programs and learning experiences that support associate development, performance improvement, and business objectives. This role facilitates instructor-led and virtual training, partners with business teams to support learning needs, and helps reinforce consistent processes, knowledge, and service standards across the organization. The Corporate Trainer applies adult learning principles to support learner engagement and knowledge retention while contributing to continuous improvement efforts within the training function. They will partner closely with Instructional Designers and business stakeholders. Depending on experience and business needs, this role may be filled at a senior level with expanded scope and responsibility, including mentoring and coaching other trainers, supporting learning strategy initiatives, and serving as a subject matter expert within the training team.

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities

• Facilitate advanced, high-impact, or enterprise-wide training programs
• Design and deliver learning pathways and Train-the-Trainer sessions
• Apply adult learning theory to manage cognitive load and retention
• Evaluate learning effectiveness using assessment and evaluation data
• Coach trainers and managers on facilitation effectiveness and learning transfer
• Diagnose performance gaps and recommend learning or performance support solutions
• Leverage technology and AI tools to enhance learning design and delivery
• Partner with business stakeholders to support change initiatives

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate may have:

• Proven ability to facilitate engaging learning experiences that drive measurable improvements in associate behavior, performance, and business outcomes
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, facilitation techniques, and learning evaluation methods, with the ability to use feedback and performance data to continuously improve training effectiveness
• Experience partnering with leaders and business teams to align training initiatives with organizational priorities, operational goals, and change management efforts
• Skilled in building relationships, influencing without direct authority, and providing coaching or guidance to peers, leaders, and learners
• 5+ years of experience delivering corporate training or learning solutions; bachelor's degree required
• Experience with learning technologies, virtual facilitation tools, and AI-enabled learning solutions

Certifications:

• ATD CPTD certification or equivalent strongly preferred

Salary Range: $55,000-70,000. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate based on the ideal candidate's qualifications, the company's operational needs, and other factors permitted by law. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, education, performance, internal equity, and geographic location. We will consider senior level talent who bring a deeper subject matter expertise at a Senior level as well.

Why Cambridge? Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance. We offer paid time off, paid holidays and floating holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, and company-paid life insurance. Associates also enjoy volunteer time off, wellness incentives, and additional benefits that support you both personally and professionally.

Company Overview: At Cambridge, our purpose is simple: to make a difference in the lives of our financial advisors, their clients, and our associates. Founded in 1981, we have nearly 45 years of experience supporting independent financial advisors with industry-leading tools, compliance, and transition services. Guided by our core values—integrity, commitment, flexibility, and kindness—we put financial advisors first in every decision we make.

Cambridge is an internally controlled, growth-focused independent broker-dealer with $254 billion in assets under advisement and $1.97 billion in annual revenues. We rank among the largest and fastest-growing firms in the industry, providing financial advisors with the flexibility, resources, and support to thrive. With home offices in Fairfield, Iowa, and Phoenix, Arizona, and a nationwide reach, our 900 associates maintain a 4:1 advisor-to-associate ratio to ensure personalized service.

Our community of over 4,000 producing financial advisors includes diverse business models—RIA, corporate RIA, hybrid, fee-only, and brokerage—and offers a broad selection of investment solutions with no proprietary products. At Cambridge, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and empowering workplace, where 60% of our associates and 18% of our financial advisors are women, and 17% of our advisors are under 40.

Join us to help financial advisors succeed, make an impact, and discover your Something Wonderful. For further information about Cambridge, please visit

Work Environments: This role offers a hybrid schedule, requiring three days weekly in the office. Applicants should be located near one of our hubs (Fairfield, IA or Phoenix, AZ) and must be willing to work this schedule.

Recruiting Agencies: This position is being managed directly by Cambridge's Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we require additional talent options. Fees will not be paid for unsolicited submissions. Your respect for this process is appreciated.