Professional Development Coordinator, New York, Immediate & Summer 2026

Professional Development Coordinator, New York, Immediate & Summer 2026 Title: Professional Development Coordinator Location: New York Start Date: Immediate/Summer 2026 The Role As a Professional Development Coordinator, you will empower our employees to reach their highest potential by designing, organizing, delivering, and evaluating targeted upskilling opportunities. Our primary learners are Associates and Managers upskilling into their new roles. You will serve as a dedicated Business Unit DRI (Directly Responsible Individual), partnering with one of our six business units to drive the professional development of their entire workforce, from new hires to VPs. In this role, you’ll act as a strategic consultant and thought partner, bringing best practices from across the organization while handling the practical execution that makes learning happen. You’ll split your time between your embedded BU work (designing custom content, coordinating trainings, and advising leaders on professional development strategies) and supporting company-wide initiatives like our flagship New Joiner Academy program and central training offerings. If you are passionate about helping others grow and are eager to apply your creativity and organizational skills to develop impactful training programs, this is the role for you! About AlphaSights AlphaSights is the global leader in knowledge on-demand. We connect investors and business leaders with the knowledge they need to succeed. Working from nine cities globally, our 1500+ colleagues provide round-the-clock coverage to the world’s top investment funds, consultancies, and Fortune 500s. Founded in 2008, AlphaSights is a fast-growing, founder-led company. Our Ask of You: As a Business Unit DRI (~60-70% of role): Serve as the dedicated learning consultant to one of our six business units, building trusted relationships with leaders from Manager to SVP level. Act as a strategic thought partner on workforce development, bringing insights and best practices from across the organization to your BU. Design and create custom learning content including slide decks, workshops, multi-stage training programs, assessments, on-the-desk modules, and roundtables. Handle the logistics that make training happen including scheduling sessions, coordinating with SVPs and Workplace Experience teams, and reducing the activation energy required to launch development initiatives for our Client Service Team. Update and refresh existing BU learning materials to ensure alignment with current business priorities. Proactively identify skill gaps and development opportunities within your business unit. Supporting Company-Wide Initiatives (~30-40% of role): Coordinate seamless execution training initiatives for groups of up to 300 attendees during our signature New Joiner Academy and Manager Bootcamp trainings. Facilitate off-cycle new hire onboarding for smaller cohorts between NJA sessions. Collaborate with presenters and trainers to schedule, launch, and track onboarding material and logistics. Support in the administration of our Learning Management System. Manage communications with target attendees, curriculum owners and presenters. Assist in the coordination of central training programs including DISC, StrengthsFinder (Clifton Strengths), Manager Bootcamp, and VP Onboardings for internal promotions. Across All Responsibilities: Support the global PD team in end-to-end design of blended learning experiences. Utilize data-driven insights to refine and enhance the effectiveness of learning initiatives, reporting on key performance metrics. Partner with senior key stakeholders to update existing learning materials to ensure they reflect key business priorities. Manage logistics and vendor selection for training-related events. Manage communications for training programs. Foster strong cross-functional relationships to ensure smooth program execution. Support in the administration of our Learning Management System Desired requirements 0-1 years of experience in professional development, project coordination, client services, HR or equivalent experience in managing complex, logistically intensive operations. Exceptional stakeholder management skills, ability to navigate competing priorities, influence without authority, and build credibility quickly with leaders at all levels. Strong communicator skilled in simplifying and explaining intricate concepts Embodies a collaborative team and client oriented mindset. Comfortable switching between strategic consulting and hands‑on execution. Ability to foster relationships and consult key stakeholders Exceptional attention to detail with written content including copywriting and proofing. Sees roadblocks as hurdles, and approaches them as opportunities for creative problem solving. Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously. We’re especially interested in: HR Business Partner experience or similar advisory roles embedded within business units Demonstrated success managing relationships with senior leaders and influencing organizational outcomes Experience designing learning content or coordinating different learning initiatives in design and coordination of different learning initiatives Facilitation of workshops, training events or public speaking experience Knowledge of adult learning principles and the latest trends in learning design Strong ability collaborate with others internationally across time zones and cultures (no travel required) Comfort operating with ambiguity and adapting to evolving business needs What we’ll provide you with: Structured career path and fast paced learning environment $70K fixed annual base salary with clear salary and responsibility progression 401(k) match – 4% of your total compensation matched dollar‑for‑dollar and immediate vesting. Prime midtown office with state‑of‑the‑art amenities Comprehensive private health insurance coverage and dental insurance Option to WFH Friday when no trainings are running 17 vacation days, in addition to 10 public holidays, and business closure during winter holiday week Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance In office lunch delivery program with local restaurants and partial subsidy AlphaSights is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr