Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

This position is responsible for researching, designing, and producing instructional content for instructor-led and eLearning materials supporting on-the-job training for those in a functional business unit.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborate with subject matter experts and internal customers to gather relevant content and develop blended learning solutions inclusive of instructor-led sessions, virtual classroom experiences, as well as self-paced e-learning.
• Utilize adult learning theory and knowledge of current learners to create learning solutions which encourage an interactive, engaging experience and are thought provoking.
• Apply principles of current cognition and adult learning theories, Instructional Systems Design (ISD) methodologies, and new media technologies.
• Successfully communicate and work with other team members, trainers, subject matter experts and others to develop and implement the training solution.
• Design and deploy methodologies to assess training effectiveness.
• Evaluate outcomes and continuously improve course material to maximize return on investment.
• Evaluate outcomes and continuously improve course material.
• Own small and medium-sized training development projects from beginning to end.
• Applies principles of current cognition and adult learning theories, Instructional Systems Design (ISD) methodologies, and new media technologies
• Authors content directly into eLearning development tools such as Articulate Storyline and Rise, Captivate, and Camtasia
• Ensure consistency of instructional design standards and processes.
• Learn and adapt to emerging tools and methodologies.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Instructional Design, or related subject or commensurate business experience
• Minimum 3 years of Instructional Design Experience in both Instructor-led and eLearning formats, or related commensurate business experience.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including Word and PowerPoint. Beginner experience in one or more eLearning development tools (Captivate, Articulate) a plus.
• Understanding of how people learn and how to apply that in a virtual, self-paced, or live training environment.
• Understanding of project management and ability to work to deadlines.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (especially Adobe InDesign) a plus.
• Experience in basic video editing a plus.
• Strong technical aptitude
• Understanding of training delivery and general presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work within a collaborative team environment and independently and build relationships with SMEs and stakeholders.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (especially Adobe InDesign) and video editing a plus.
• Financial Services background a plus
• Work Mode: Hybrid;Work Time: 1:30PM IST - 10:30PM IST

Normal Office Working Conditions This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as but not limited to; computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Many duties will be done while sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.