Director, Learning & Development

Irvine, CA
Full Time
Experienced
Symple  Lending is an innovative  fintech company committed  to  revolutionizing  the  lending industry. Our mission is to provide  seamless,  efficient,  and  accessible  lending  solutions.  We  are now seeking a Director of Learning & Development in Irvine, CA. The  Director of Learning & Development  will lead and manage both  our  Training  and  L&D teams. This is a strategic and hands-on  leadership  role, overseeing the creation,  delivery,  and continuous  improvement  of  all  training  programs  across the organization.  

The  ideal  candidate will be an experienced  leader with a strong  understanding of debt settlement, proven  success in training  and  facilitation, and expertise in  earning and development strategy,  instructional design, and LMS management.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee new hire sales onboarding programs, ensuring high engagement and successful ramp-up.
  • Provide leadership and coaching to the training team to maintain consistent delivery standards.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to identify skills gaps and design targeted training solutions.
  • Oversee the design and deployment of leadership, compliance, and sales performance programs.
  • Ensure training content is current, accurate, and aligned with compliance requirements in debt settlement.
  • Manage the company’s LMS, ensuring ease of access, tracking, and reporting.
  • Analyze training effectiveness using performance data and feedback; adjust programs accordingly.
  • Partner with other departments to support career development, internal mobility, and succession planning.
Qualifications:
  • 5+ years in training, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
  • 3+ years in Learning & Development.
  • Direct experience in the debt settlement industry (required).
  • Proven ability to design and deliver training programs for sales and operations teams.
  • Strong understanding of instructional design principles and adult learning methodologies.
  • Experience managing and implementing LMS platforms.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Data-driven decision-maker with the ability to measure and demonstrate training ROI.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, HR, or related field preferred. 

Why Work for Symple Lending:

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance after 60 days.
  • A positive and collaborative work culture.
  • Paid time off.
  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
  • Employee referral bonus program. 
Symple Lending is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to app
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