Head of Global Investments Training (Houston/Atlanta)

About Invesco As one of the world’s leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you're looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco. What’s in it for you? Our people are at the ver y core of our success. Invesco employees get more out of life through our comprehensive compensation and benefit offerings including:   Flexible paid time off Hybrid work schedule  401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution  Health & wellbeing benefits  Parental Leave benefits  Employee stock purchase plan Job Description Job Purpose (Job Summary): The Head of Global Investments Learning & Development is responsible for developing, administering, and continuously improving the global learning and development platform for investment professionals. Sitting within Investments Engagement, this role partners with investment leadership, investment subject matter experts, Human Resources, Finance, and external providers to identify training needs, build scalable development programs, and support investment talent development. The role combines strategic program leadership with hands-on operational ownership for needs analysis, onboarding, mentoring, technical training, networking events, external provider management, professional qualification support, skills framework maintenance, CPD tracking, training communications, participant feedback, reporting, and budget management. Key Responsibilities / Duties: Strategy & Stakeholder Partnership ·    Develop and execute a global investment learning and professional development strategy aligned with Investments Leadership’s objectives and priorities. ·    Partner with senior investment leaders, investment teams, HR partners, and internal subject matter experts to identify and prioritize training and capability-building needs. ·    In partnership with Investments Leadership, agree on a global investor skills framework that supports development planning, career progression, and supports leadership expectations across investment roles. ·    Promote investment excellence, knowledge sharing, mentoring, and internal connectivity across asset classes, regions, and investment centers. ·    Communicate training opportunities and relevant firmwide development events to investment professionals. Training Needs Analysis & Curriculum Management ·    Conduct training needs analysis for global investment professionals and translate findings into actionable development plans. ·    Engage with senior leaders in Investments to determine training needs and prioritize deployment of resources. ·    Design, coordinate, and continuously improve learning pathways for new joiners, early-career investors, analysts, portfolio managers, and senior investors. ·    Organize induction and onboarding programs for investment professionals. ·    Coordinate training delivered by internal investment subject matter experts. ·    Source, evaluate, buy, and manage training with external providers, including vendor selection, contracting support, logistics, and relationship management. ·    Support qualification and study support processes, including guidance on CFA and other professional development pathways and liaison with providers where applicable. Mentoring, Networking & Events ·    Organize and administer mentoring programs that support professional development, knowledge transfer, and network building. ·    Plan networking events and forums that strengthen collaboration and connectivity among investment professionals. ·    Manage associated in-person and virtual event logistics, including rooms, catering, meeting setup, meet-and-greet support, attendance records, and participant communications. ·    Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure programs are relevant, well-attended, and effectively executed. Systems, Reporting & Measurement ·    Administer training systems and records, including participant registration, attendance, training history, and course completion data. ·    Manage and administer CPD-related systems and processes, including supplier management and inputting individuals' event participation where applicable. ·    Report on CPD hours, training completion, attendance, participation, and program effectiveness; follow up on incomplete requirements as needed. ·    Gather feedback on training programs and produce reporting that identifies participation trends, learner experience, and areas for improvement. ·    Maintain documentation and reporting to support governance, auditability, and continuous improvement of the training platform. Budget, Governance & Continuous Improvement ·    Manage the Investments Learning & Development budget, including planning, tracking, vendor costs, and reporting. ·    Ensure training activity is delivered within budget and aligned with relevant policies, procedures, and conduct expectations. ·    Evaluate program effectiveness and continuously improve curriculum, logistics, communications, and learner experience. ·    Monitor industry trends, investment education topics, and learning delivery methods to keep the training platform current and relevant. ·    Other duties particular to the Investments Engagement team and additional responsibilities as assigned. Work Experience / Knowledge: ·    8+ years of experience in professional development, learning and development, investment management, investment operations, talent development, or a related field. ·    Experience designing, coordinating, or managing training programs for investment professionals preferred. ·    Demonstrated experience conducting training ne