Learning and Development Coordinator

Squarepoint is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for our clients. We have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute our success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, we design and build our own cutting-edge systems, from high performance trading platforms to large scale data analysis and compute farms. With offices around the globe, we emphasize true, global collaboration by aligning our investment, technology, and operations teams functionally around the world.Building on our quantitative research platform and process-driven approach, Squarepoint also runs discretionary strategies to augment our systematic approach and monetize opportunities which may not be suitable to be traded in a systematic strategy.

Role: Learning and Development Coordinator

Team: Recruiting and Talent Development

Department: London

Position Overview: 

 The Learning and Development Coordinator will be part of the global Recruiting & Talent Development team, focused on improving and delivering Squarepoint’s L&D program globally.  The person will report into our Learning & Development Lead. 

• Coordinate and schedule firm-wide trainings (internal and external), arranging all related logistics
• Ensure smooth running of all Learning & Development programs
• Coordinate and arrange invites for onboarding programs for Investment juniors
• Manage the entire cycle of Squarepoint’s internship program
• Assist with keeping all current L&D offerings updated on shared platforms
• Assist with the nomination process for all training programs and keep all relevant trackers updated
• Leverage prior experience to provide insight towards developing training programs
• Analyze feedback/trends to continually improve L&D efforts
• Assist with any ad-hoc L&D requests as needed.

 Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of relevant work experience, L&D experience at a hedge fund or similar investment management firm preferred
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelors degree or equivalent
• Possessing exceptional organizational skills with an acute attention to detail, coupled with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with teammates globally
• Strong proficiency with MS Office tools, Webex and other relevant software
• Show readiness to hit the ground running, learn existing processes, and contribute to the growth of the L&D function through the successful completion of assigned project.