Associate Principal, Instructional Designer

What You'll Do:

The Instructional Designer designs, develops and implements learning solutions that help employees build their skills in a broad set of topic areas such as complex financial concepts, regulatory requirements, systems, leadership and work skills.

This role works with subject matter experts (SMEs) to collect and analyze content then design, develop, and maintain instructional resources ensuring engaging and effective training that maximizes learning and productivity.

This role develops learning resources that directly support OCC and OD objectives.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.

• Design and develop learner-centered experiences in collaboration with SME’s and OD team, including a full range of modalities (e-learning, instructor-led, microlearning, blended approaches) including physical and virtual classroom, video, digital and social learning techniques, process checklists, job aids online resource portals, learning sequences, participant materials, instructor materials, testing materials, surveys and other resources.

• Work closely with key stakeholders to bring content to life in ways that are engaging, practical, relevant, and aligned to business impact- providing differentiated paths based on role or skill level. Apply adult learning principles to optimize knowledge retention and application

• Translate complex content into clear, compelling learning and knowledge assets that drive real behavior change

• Project manage multiple projects translating into activities while collaborating with subject matter experts on rapid review and iteration of materials

• Regularly QA, iterate, and refine learning content to ensure accessibility, usability, and business alignment

• Build and maintain productive and collaborative relationships cross-functionally

• Support OD for learning programs, including needs assessment, feedback and prioritization processes, instructional design and communications

• Contribute to evolving our team’s instructional design systems, templates, and processes

• Set measurable outcomes to evaluate the quality of training

• May collaborate with vendors on larger scale projects by facilitating with internal subject matter experts on content and reviews

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• NA

Qualifications:

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

• 5+ years of instructional design experience

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in Instructional Design, Education, Learning & Development or related field)

• Demonstrated history of developing training across a broad range of subject areas. Able to share 1-2 portfolio examples of developed effective learning solutions

• Advanced proficiency in e-learning authoring tools (Articulate Rise, Articulate 360, Articulate AI, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Vyond).

• Above average ability to leverage AI technologies

• Strong project management skills with ability to deliver outcomes across multiple projects

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write clearly and concisely, actively listen and adapt communication style and channels based on stakeholder needs.

• Track record in collaboration, listening to stakeholders to incorporate feedback, co-creating a solution that is beneficial for the learner, while displaying composure under pressure

• Ability to translate adult learning theory into practical, concise training that translates into demonstrated learning outcomes

Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency: Articulate Rise, Articulate 360, Articulate AI, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Vyond.

• Above average: use of AI technologies to build training

• Proficiency: Microsoft product suite

• Foundational: understanding of LMS administration- plus if Workday. Understanding of tests to evaluate proficiency

• Plus: Experience with video production and multimedia development

Education and/or Experience:

• 5+ years of instructional design experience

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in Instructional Design, Education, Learning & Development or related field)

Certificates or Licenses:

• Instructional Design related Certifications (i.e., university sponsored, ATD certifications) 

About Us

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms. More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com.

Benefits

A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness. Some of these components include:

• A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely
• Generous PTO and Parental leave
• 401k Employer Match
• Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision

Visit https://www.theocc.com/careers/thriving-together for more information.

Compensation

• The salary range listed for any given position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at OCC, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, experience and/or education.
• In addition, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
• We typically do not hire at the maximum of the range in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a substantial benefits package as noted on www.theocc.com/careers
• All employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, company and individual performance and are not guaranteed.

Salary Range

Incentive Range

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award, for which the target range is listed above (see Incentive Range). The amount of such award, if any, will be based on various factors, including without limitation, both individual and company performance.

Step 1
When you find a position you're interested in, click the 'Apply' button. Please complete the application and attach your resume.  

Step 2
You will receive an email notification to confirm that we've received your application.

Step 3
If you are called in for an interview, a representative from OCC will contact you to set up a date, time, and location. 

For more information about OCC, please click here.

OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer