Newark, NJ, USA
2 days ago
Learning Specialist

Job Classification:

Corporate - Human Resources

At Prudential, we believe talent is key to achieving our vision. When you join Prudential, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading financial services institutions!
 

As a Learning Specialist, you will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining training solutions that meet the learning requirements of a specific business or audience This role requires strong business knowledge of the financial services industry and the ability to integrate this knowledge into all work products. This role will support content builds primarily for, but not limited to, our US Businesses including Group Insurance, Individual Life Insurance and Retirement Strategies businesses.


The current employee work arrangement for this position may be Hybrid or Fully Virtual. While this position does not require your on-site presence on a regular basis, depending on business preferences, there may be occasions where you are required to be on-site at a Prudential office. There may also be the need for occasional travel for regional or national events, conferences or other business meetings
 

What you can expect:


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Analyze the training needs to identify knowledge, skills, and abilities gaps in the target audience
• Engage and collaborate with appropriate stakeholders, Subject-Matter Experts (SMEs), control functions, and Marketing Review Unit (MRU)
• Develop and modify instructional curriculums and materials such as outlines, job aids, reference guides, PowerPoint presentations, and eLearning
• Record and produce engaging, informative video content that align with instructional goals
• Manage MRU submissions, ensuring compliance with content and disclosure requirements
• Partner with Senior Learning Specialists and/or other Learning & Development team members on large-scale initiatives
• Deliver and/or facilitate programs for new and existing staff as needed
 

What you’ll need:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• FINRA SIE and Series 6 required or must be obtained within 180 days of hire
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, et al)
• Strong command of common authoring tools and course development methodologies (or the ability to rapidly learn)
• Demonstrated flare and keen eye for design and use of graphic elements to create engaging training products
• Working knowledge of adult learning theory and teaching techniques including a familiarity with training concepts, practices, and procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills with the capability to influence along with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and peers to deliver business results
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively
 

It’d be a plus if you had:
• Experience with Articulate 360, Articulate Storyline, Adobe Creative Cloud, Camtasia, Snag It
• Hands-on content development within the financial services industry
• Prior Training experience
• Financial Services experience
 

Prudential welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer you:Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $83,400.00 to $124,100.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.

Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level. 

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave. 

401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%). 

Company-funded pension plan. 

Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs. 

Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.  

Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.  

Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service. 

Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.  

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. 

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. 

If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com. 

 

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