Learning & Development Manager

At Kpler, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate complex markets with ease. By simplifying global trade information and providing valuable insights, we empower organisations to make informed decisions in commodities, energy, and maritime sectors.

Since our founding in 2014, we have focused on delivering top-tier intelligence through user-friendly platforms. Our team of over 600 experts from 35+ countries works tirelessly to transform intricate data into actionable strategies, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic market landscape. Join us to leverage cutting-edge innovation for impactful results and experience unparalleled support on your journey to success.

We’re looking for a proactive, strategic and hands-on Learning & Development (L&D) Manager to build and lead scalable global L&D initiatives that align with our business objectives. You'll be the driving force behind employee growth, leadership development, onboarding experiences and capability building. This is a unique global opportunity to shape the future of our talent strategy and make a real impact across Kpler.

**Your mission is to**:
- Design and deliver an L&D strategy that supports business growth, capability development and employee retention.
- Design and manage leadership development frameworks across all levels (emerging, mid-level, executive) with a clear progression path and measurable outcomes.
- Build scalable learning programs, from onboarding and functional training to leadership development and cross-functional upskilling.
- Partner with team leads and executives to identify learning needs across the organization and translate them into engaging, data-driven solutions.
- Introduce learning systems or tools, such as an LMS or knowledge-sharing platforms, and ensure their adoption and impact.
- Measure effectiveness of learning initiatives using data and feedback loops to iterate and improve.
- Drive a culture of continuous learning through campaigns, internal workshops, coaching programs and knowledge-sharing opportunities ensuring optimal ROI on programs, platforms and partnerships.
- Collaborate with People team members to embed learning into the employee lifecycle, growth plans, performance cycles and career paths.
- Champion DEI and inclusive learning practices across Kpler.
- Conduct periodic skills gap and capability analyses across teams to proactively align learning initiatives with future business needs.
- Collaborate with the People Partners and Managers to build career pathing frameworks that connect learning with internal mobility and talent retention.
- Manage external vendors or consultants for specialized programs or content delivery.
- Oversee the administration, adoption, and continuous optimization of L&D platforms such as Udemy, Go1, and Culture Amp to ensure an engaging and scalable learning experience.

**Role requirements**:
- 5+ years of experience in L&D or Talent Development, ideally with experience in a scale-up or fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to build L&D strategies from scratch and execute at both strategic and tactical levels.
- Strong facilitation and communication skills, with a knack for storytelling and engagement.
- Experience with learning technologies, tools, and methodologies.
- Data-oriented mindset, able to evaluate impact, identify gaps and continuously improve.
- High autonomy, adaptability and bias for action.
- Passion for people, growth and innovation.
- **Desired**
- Experience in implementing or managing an LMS or LXP.
- Coaching certification or experience delivering internal coaching programs.
- Familiarity with agile or startup culture and ways of working.

We are a dynamic company dedicated to nurturing connections and innovating solutions to tackle market challenges head-on. If you thrive on customer satisfaction and turning ideas into reality, then you’ve found your ideal destination. Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?

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Kpler is committed to providing a fair, inclusive and diverse work-environment. We believe that different perspectives lead to better ideas, and better ideas allow us to better understand the needs and interests of our diverse, global community. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer.

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