Job Description
About the Role
At Equitable, we help clients secure their financial well-being so they can pursue long and fulfilling lives - a mission we've honed since 1859.
We are America's first fully Agile financial services company. We are creating an environment where cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams work independently under a clear set of strategic guidelines, applying Agile working methods to implement their missions. And in so doing, they promote a culture where team members are actively engaged and learning every day.
Equitable is looking for a team member to join the Dynamic Skills Lab team! In this team you will develop content, plan and execute skill development programs aligned to three pillars: leadership development, business acumen and NWOW skills to selectively train and drive employee development with proprietary intellectual property.
What You'll Be Doing
The successful candidate will join the Dynamic Skills Lab Team, one of several teams within the Innovation & Design Office. The mission of the Innovation and Design Office is to increase the metabolism of the enterprise by fundamentally changing the way we think, work and lead as an organization. This includes guiding and executing on Equitable's end-to-end approach to learning, development, talent strategy, innovation strategy and process improvement leveraging Equitable's New Ways of Working (NWOW). The team will develop content and curricula aligned to three pillars: leadership development, business acumen and NWOW skills to selectively train and drive employee development with proprietary intellectual property.
The individual will partner with stakeholders to problem-solve, design and develop measurable and impactful data-driven solutions. To succeed in this role, the team member will need to be able to work independently but also collaborate with others, thrive in an ambiguous environment and have a relentless focus on outcomes. They will be a builder with low-ego, energized by the challenges that come with creating new things.
Hybrid - This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with an on-site presence of 2-3 days per week combining flexibility with team collaboration.
The base salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.
For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.
Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program
What You'll Bring
Minimum Qualifications:
- BA / BS required
- 0-2 years of financial services, insurance or consulting experience
- 0-2 years working in an agile culture (i.e., working in sprints, iterative development, etc.)
- Grasp of Equitable business model (e.g., how Equitable makes money, different Equitable business lines and products, distribution channels, etc.)
- Basic knowledge of economics, finance, business management and statistics
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex topics logically and succinctly
- Strong interpersonal skills, maturity and good judgment
- Reliable with excellent prioritization skills and a clear focus on results
- Self-starter and comfortable interacting up, down and across the organization
- Strategic problem-solving skills
Skills
Agile Project Management: Knowledge of effective agile project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Business Data Analysis: Knowledge of business data analysis; ability to collect, identify, analyze and interpret business data using various kinds of techniques to meet business needs and requirements.
Business Process Design: Knowledge of business process design; ability to develop appropriate techniques to re-examine key processes and focus on optimizing organizational performance.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Knowledge of collaborative techniques and approaches; ability to promote a culture of continuous improvement and working together across functions to solve business problems and meet business goals.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
ABOUT EQUITABLE
At Equitable, we're a team committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.
We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently - where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.
We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose. Click Careers at Equitable to learn more.
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Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.
NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at TalentAcquisition@equitable.com .
