Senior L&D Consultant - Financial Services

Senior Learning & Development Consultant

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Industry: Financial Services / Banking
Type: Full-time On-site / Hybrid
Seniority: Senior-Level

Why This Role Matters

In a world where the financial industry is transforming faster than ever - with digital disruption, fintech innovation, ESG mandates, and evolving regulatory frameworks - building future-ready talent is not a luxury, it's a necessity.

As a Senior Learning & Development Consultant, you won't just deliver training. You'll architect transformation. This role is for someone who can blend modern L&D practices with financial sector intelligence, enabling teams to adapt, grow, and thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• L&D Strategy & Execution

  • Design, implement, and evaluate end-to-end L&D frameworks aligned with organizational goals.

  • Introduce future-ready capability models, continuous learning pathways, and agile development approaches.

• Financial Sector-Focused Program Design

  • Build and deploy custom programs for banking, investment, risk, compliance, wealth management, and fintech teams.

  • Integrate technical, behavioral, and leadership learning interventions.

• Modern Tools & Methodologies

  • Drive adoption of digital learning platforms, gamification, blended learning, and microlearning.

  • Evaluate and implement AI-powered coaching, knowledge libraries, and real-time performance support.

• Stakeholder & Needs Analysis

  • Collaborate closely with senior business leaders and HR to identify skill gaps and training needs across the bank.

  • Translate business strategy into learning priorities.

• Measurement & ROI

  • Create metrics-based evaluation tools (Kirkpatrick Levels, ROE, ROI) to ensure L&D impact on performance and organizational growth.

• Mentorship & Culture Building

  • Serve as an internal coach and mentor to junior L&D team members.

  • Promote a culture of learning, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

• 8-12 years of L&D experience with at least 5 years in the financial services/banking environment.

• Proven experience designing high-impact programs for regulated, fast-paced, and high-compliance environments.

• Strong grasp of modern instructional design, adult learning theory, and digital L&D trends.

• Expertise in facilitating programs for middle and senior management, and working with high-potential staff.

• Knowledge of GCC labor markets, cultural nuances, and Emiratization is highly desirable.

• Excellent presentation, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.

• Fluent in English (Arabic is an advantage).

• Relevant certifications such as CIPD L5/L7, ATD, SHRM, or ICF coaching credentials are preferred.

Why Join

• Work alongside visionary leaders and shape how learning drives innovation in the UAE's financial ecosystem.

• Enjoy a strategic, visible, and high-impact role in a mission-driven institution.

• Be part of an L&D culture that values creativity, bold thinking, and measurable impact.

Ready to Elevate Learning in Finance?

Be the force that shapes how finance professionals think, learn, and lead.

Apply now or share this with someone who fits this mission.