Manager, Leadership Development

Cornerstone Research

Manager of Leadership Development responsible for designing leadership programs and enhancing advisor effectiveness at Cornerstone Research. Overseeing 360-degree assessments and fostering a culture of continuous feedback within the firm.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeNew York City • California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,200 - $143,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement the firm’s developmental assessment programs, utilizing psychometric instruments and 360-degree feedback to guide leadership effectiveness
Manage the end-to-end operations and debriefing support for 360-degree feedback tools to help staff elevate self-awareness regarding leadership presence and impact
Design, launch, and establish firm-wide best practices and toolkits for Individual Development Plans (IDPs), continuous feedback, and high-impact 1:1 meetings
Support ongoing competency development and modeling to align skills with evolving firm objectives
Monitor, analyze, and refine ongoing career development initiatives to ensure they meet the complex, changing needs of our staff
Provide operational support for the firm’s external coaching practice
Coordinate seamlessly with internal coachees and external executive coaches to facilitate effective engagements
Oversee the development process and operations for critical firm-building roles – Advisor Coordinators, Office Training Coordinators, and Learning Advisors

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of relevant experience in talent management, learning and development, leadership development, organizational effectiveness or related roles
Experience working within professional services or consulting environment preferred
Proven expertise in implementing assessment and performance management programs
Strong background in designing career development initiatives and competency frameworks
Strong ability to manage large-scale projects
Experience designing content for programs delivered in-person, virtually and online
Strong team player who is highly adaptable and collaborates effectively with others
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Ability to establish a high level of credibility quickly; appropriate confidence to gain the trust and respect of key stakeholders and leaders
Demonstrated ability to design and facilitate learning programs
Highly developed interpersonal skills and capable of handling sensitive and confidential situations
Exceptional attention to detail, critical thinking, and organization skills
Familiarity with talent management platforms and tools
Advanced proficiency in MS Office including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint , Excel
The desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and the firm
The ability to communicate effectively and professionally
Strong business acumen and the ability to learn the firm’s financial and operational functions
The mindset to provide superior service
The ability to commute to one of our US office locations to comply with our hybrid work policy of 2-3 days per week in office
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, Adult Learning or a related field
Master’s degree preferred
Relevant certification(s) in talent development, leadership programs or coaching (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, Myers-Briggs, Situational Leadership II, or ICF) a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare options
A monthly wellness subsidy
Complimentary access to premium wellness apps
Robust retirement savings plans
A hybrid work model that balances collaborative in-office time with telecommuting flexibility
Generous paid time off
Specialized support including fertility treatments, parental leave, back-up childcare, eldercare services, concierge assistance for personal errands, and pet care
A firm-wide commitment to mentorship, continuous learning, and a vibrant, inclusive community

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Hard Skills & Tools

psychometric instruments360-degree feedbackIndividual Development Planscompetency frameworksperformance management programscareer development initiativesproject managementcontent designlearning program facilitationMS Office

Soft Skills

team playeradaptabilitycollaborationwritten communicationoral communicationcredibilityinterpersonal skillsattention to detailcritical thinkingorganization

Certifications

SHRM-CPSHRM-SCPMyers-BriggsSituational Leadership IIICF