Talent Management and Culture Director

Guggenheim Partners

. Set the multi-year talent and culture roadmap, sequencing framework builds against business priorities and delivering measurable outcomes .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $215,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in talent management, including designing and launching enterprise-wide talent programs, defining and measuring talent metrics, and integrating inclusion strategies into core processes. Proven ability to influence senior leadership and manage talent functions effectively within regulated industries.

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Talent ManagementInclusion StrategyPerformance FrameworksAnalytical CapabilityExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills

Talent Metrics DefinitionSuccession PlanningCalibration CyclesProgram DesignPerformance Measurement

Soft Skills

InfluenceCoachingCollaborationCommunicationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Talent Management PlatformsData Measurement ToolsChange Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesAsset ManagementRegulated IndustryCultural Competency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the multi-year talent and culture roadmap, sequencing framework builds against business priorities and delivering measurable outcomes
Partner with HR Business Partners, business leaders and Legal/Compliance to translate enterprise frameworks into practices that work inside each business
Advise and coach senior leaders on talent decisions, calibration outcomes, succession and retention risk
Build the data and measurement layer for talent; define metrics, instrument programs, and report on performance distribution, mobility, promotion equity, retention of critical talent, and engagement
Embed inclusive systemic management practices and cultural competency development into onboarding, performance, advancement and recognition
Manage vendors, platforms and budget for talent and culture programs; drive adoption and change management at enterprise scale
Build, lead and develop the Talent Management team
Own the enterprise onboarding framework, new hire integration, manager onboarding, 30/60/90-day experience, checkpoints and measurement loop
Define and steward the performance philosophy and framework, lead annual talent reviews, talent identification, critical talent strategy, career and internal mobility frameworks, and retention-risk mitigation
Own advancement and promotion philosophy, nomination and review processes, promotion calibration, career paths, progression architecture and equitable decision governance
Define and activate company culture, leadership and employee behaviors, inclusion strategy, culture measurement and accountability, including oversight of the VTAP program
Own formal and informal recognition programs, milestones and service recognition, values- and culture-based recognition, and program effectiveness measurement

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in talent management or HR field, including direct ownership of enterprise performance, talent review or succession frameworks
Demonstrated experience designing and launching enterprise-wide talent programs (not solely administering existing ones or delegating)
Track record running calibration and talent review cycles with senior leadership
Deep fluency in inclusion strategy and cultural competency development, with evidence of integrating it into core talent processes
Strong analytical capability: able to define talent metrics, interpret people data, and make an evidence-based case to executives
Exceptional influence and executive communication skills; credible with senior business leaders
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Financial services, asset management or other regulated-industry experience (preferred)
Experience standing up a talent function or materially rebuilding one (preferred)
People management experience (preferred)
Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without current or future visa sponsorship or transfer

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k with matching contribution
Healthcare and wellbeing programs
Paid leave
Learning and development opportunities
Family and caregiving support
Employee assistance program