Leadership & Development Partner

Are you passionate about fostering learning in a global context?

This is a great opportunity to be part of a team where the culture is informal yet professional. The team is skilled in organisational and leadership development, and innovative learning approaches. We pride ourselves on our curious and collaborative mindset, consistently seeking new ways to develop our colleagues.

Together, we foster an environment where continuous improvement leads the way. As a Leadership & Development Partner at Saxo, you will play a pivotal role in reinforcing the Saxo learning culture. Your mission will be to design, implement, facilitate, and evaluate training programs that enhance ongoing development.

About the team

You will be part of the Global Leadership & Development team where you, together with colleagues, will shape and deliver the L&D agenda to Saxo.

The team consists of learning and leadership development partners focusing on learning, leadership development, talent management, cultural initiatives, and diversity and inclusion. You will collaborate closely with a wide range of stakeholders within Group People & Culture and the broader Saxo organisation, ensuring solutions are aligned across Saxo.

As a team, we collaborate across borders, share knowledge generously, and embrace learning as a continuous journey. We support each other, honor diverse perspectives, and co-create impactful solutions – all while having fun.

Responsibilities

This role gives a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of your tasks and priorities, shaping the role based on your skills, experience, and organisational needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, and implement blended-format learning and development programs for employees and leaders
• Facilitate learning sessions both in-person and virtually
• Ensure an efficient and impactful onboarding experience for new leaders
• Empower Group People & Culture colleagues and leaders to be proactive ambassadors for the learning and leadership agenda, providing insights and skill development on key trends
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning programs and make necessary adjustments accordingly to optimise
• Lead the Diversity & Inclusion agenda, fostering a strong D&I community
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure alignment of learning initiatives
• Stay updated on industry trends and incorporate them into program designs
• Drive continuous improvement in all learning efforts through feedback and innovative practices

Supporting a global organisation entails travel commitments, with trips lasting from a few days to up to one week at a time, totaling approximately 15 days per year.

Your profile

We are looking for a colleague to join our team of engaged and talented colleagues, eager to contribute to diverse tasks and drive collective success.

• With a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, you keep up to date with industry standards and best practices in leadership, learning, and development
• Experience in designing and embedding leadership, learning and D&I solutions in global, matrixed organisations
• You excel both independently and collaboratively, effectively contributing to team efforts across the organisation
• A confident partner to stakeholders, with excellent communication and facilitation skills
• Expertise in DEI policy and practice
• You are a supporter of a culture of continuous learning and development
• You are experienced in working within a global organisation and fluent in both written and spoken English, with strong proficiency in the MS Office suite
• Data- and tech-literate, using insights to drive decisions and measure impact
• Curious, resilient, and skilled at activating change through others

“I am looking for a committed colleague to help strengthen our learning and development initiatives. My leadership style puts emphasis on clarity and trust, fostering a straightforward and positive environment. If you're motivated to influence leadership development and learning on a global scale, I encourage you to apply for the role. - Annemarie Falk, Global Head of Leadership & Development”

At Saxo, a global mindset is crucial due to our international presence, ensuring our learning and leadership development initiatives are applicable globally. If this opportunity excites you, please submit your application. As we are currently enjoying summer break, we will begin reviewing applications in August, so we kindly ask for your patience. We aim to welcome our new colleague with a start date of 1 November.

We get curious people invested in the world

When you work at Saxo, you become a Saxonian and part of a purpose-driven organisation, where good ideas are always taken seriously, and where you can make a true impact. We are invested in your development, and you can expect a robust career from day one when you join Saxo – no matter which role you take on.

You will join 2,500 other ambitious colleagues across 15 countries and become part of an international organisation. Working in Saxo, you will get to meet colleagues from many different cultures and backgrounds, and you should know that we value diversity and inclusion and see it as a genuine source of strength to drive growth, foster innovation and position us for long-term success.

We encourage an open feedback culture and supportive team environments enabling employees to grow and fulfil their career aspirations.

When you bring passion, curiosity, drive and team spirit, your learning journey will be dynamic and your career opportunities in Saxo will be immense.

At Saxo we don’t just offer a job – we offer an opportunity to invest in your future!

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