Head of Development (Remote)

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 cultivates a strong culture of continuous feedback, mentorship, and leadership effectiveness.
Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research five times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.
How You'll Help Our Team Succeed:

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. 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.

• 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.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and capable of handling sensitive and confidential situations.
• Familiarity with talent management platforms and tools.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint , Excel.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to learn the firm's financial and operational functions.
• The ability to commute to one of our US 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. Relevant certification(s) in talent development, leadership programs or coaching (e.g., Annual Performance Bonus: This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus with a target of 12.5%.

Comprehensive healthcare options, a monthly wellness subsidy, and complimentary access to premium wellness apps.
Financial Security: Robust retirement savings plans to secure your long-term financial goals.
A hybrid work model that balances collaborative in-office time with telecommuting flexibility, alongside generous paid time off to recharge.
Family & Personal Support: Specialized support including fertility treatments, parental leave, back-up childcare, eldercare services, concierge assistance for personal errands, and pet care.
A firm-wide commitment to mentorship, continuous learning, and a vibrant, inclusive community.
Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this role. Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings.
We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and industry, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge, accomplishments, and research. Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results.
We invest in our people in a host of ways, from providing meaningful learning and development opportunities to organizing memorable social events. Cornerstone Research provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to legally protected categories, such as age, sex, gender, gender identity, race, color, creed/religious belief, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information or testing, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, military status, veteran status, arrest or conviction record (except where permitted by law), sexual orientation, ethnic background, citizen status, ancestry, national origin, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.