Senior Training Specialist - Morristown, NJ

Valley National Bank
$71,900.00 - $122,600.00 / yr
paid time off
United States, New Jersey, Morristown
Jul 21, 2025
Back Senior Training Specialist #25-723 Morristown, New Jersey, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Job Overview The Senior Training Specialist is responsible for delivering high-quality learning content to associates across the organization. This role requires a mature, reliable, and experienced trainer with a strong background in banking and classroom facilitation. The ideal candidate is a thought partner in content creation and refinement, spending 75-80% of their time in virtual or physical classrooms. Expected Work Hours 40 Job Description The Senior Training Specialist will be responsible for working in conjunction with the Director of Learning and Development and internal business groups to assess - evaluate training needs - develop training materials - plans to improve individual, organizational or customer performance. Will deliver class materials in an engaging and professional manner and evaluates student progress. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Responsible for the development, management, delivery, effectiveness and evaluation of all assigned training programs and offerings. Ensures that programs are consistent, and that appropriate accountability exists. Design, develop, deliver and evaluate in person and online learning programs. Programs may be traditional - e-learning courses, zoom or webinars (live or recorded), video shorts, gamified learning - other online learning mechanisms. Collaborate both face to face with other members of the Learning and Development team to ensure business objectives are met through effective learning solutions. Work in partnership with subject matter experts to ensure training aligns with goals, policies/procedures of the organization and the criteria of curriculum design and evaluation. Design and implement strategy to optimize knowledge in support of meeting and exceeding operational and internal goals and metrics. Perform all duties required for e-learning content launch, including course upload, testing, user assignment and notification, and LMS administration. Evaluate the effectiveness of current and future training and communication offerings and make recommendations for improvement. Display consistent self-development and awareness of industry trends through research, meetings and self-learning to enhance personal and departmental learning and development. Explore cutting edge technologies or software to enhance course offerings or delivery mechanisms to learners. Ensures the integrity, consistency and quality of the work of trainees through advocating for processes and decisions, management feedback and driving new procedures and ideas. Other Responsibilities: Comply with all regulations pertaining to BSA, USA PATRIOT ACT, and OFAC. Complete annual BSA training. Report suspicions of criminal activity, or any attempt to avoid BSA reporting requirements on the part of customers or employees, to the AML/BSA Compliance Department. For supervisory positions, ensure BSA training requirements are completed by staff. Leads medium to large size projects as assigned. Handles other duties as assigned by management. Requirements Required Skills: Proficient in training methodologies, curriculum development and soft skills. Proficient in using and operating all remote learning tools independently (zoom, teams etc). Knowledge of new training methodologies (gamified learning, elearning). High energy, enthusiastic, motivational training style; able to present in front of groups or on video. Strong critical thinking skills; excellent creative and conceptual thinking abilities. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Proficient in MS Products - strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and web based systems Strong organizational, planning, project management, problem resolution, communication, presentation, facilitation and influencing skills. Strong attention to detail. Strong time management and multi-tasking skills; ability to prioritize assignments. Required Experience: Required: High School diploma or GED and a minimum of 5 years of experience in stand-up training. Bachelor's degree in HR, Education or a related field, experience in a bank or financial services organization preferred. Full-time/Part-time Full-time FLSA Exempt Location(s). 70 Speedwell Ave, Morristown , New Jersey 07960 , United States Total Rewards Summary We provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package including base salary determined by factors such as the role, relevant experience, skill set, and geographical location. Eligible positions may also be eligible to receive commission-based compensation and/or discretionary incentive compensation, which may be awarded as cash or forfeitable equity, recognizing individual performance and contributions. In addition to financial compensation, we offer a robust suite of benefits tailored to meet diverse employee needs based on eligibility criteria. These include comprehensive health care and insurance plans, retirement savings options, tuition and adoption reimbursement programs, paid time off, mental health support, and other valuable benefits programs. Further details regarding total compensation and benefits will be shared during the hiring process. Job Details Pay Range Pay Range The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay. The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience. $71,900.00 - $122,600.00 / year Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.