Vice President – Learning & Development

A leading life insurance company is seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Vice President – Learning Content & Academy Development to join its Mumbai corporate office. In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for building a structured internal Learning Academy from the ground up. Furthermore, you will combine technical content creation with academic program design to strengthen the organization’s institutional capabilities. Consequently, this position is vital for ensuring the scalability and effectiveness of all learning interventions across the firm.

The Vice President must possess deep subject-matter expertise in the life insurance domain. Additionally, you will lead the development of end-to-end curricula, including digital learning assets and complex simulations. Therefore, the company is looking for a professional with 15 to 20 years of experience in L&D or technical training. If you have a proven track record of managing external vendor ecosystems and delivering advanced training programs, this role offers a premier leadership opportunity to shape the future of insurance education.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop high-quality technical content relevant to products, underwriting, and actuarial concepts.
• Create end-to-end learning curricula, including facilitator guides, participant manuals, and digital assets.
• Ensure all content remains academically sound, industry-aligned, and updated based on regulatory changes.
• Lead the establishment of a structured Learning Academy, including certification models and governance frameworks.
• Deliver select critical and advanced programs personally where deep subject-matter expertise is required.
• Act as the master trainer and faculty anchor for flagship programs under the proposed Academy framework.
• Leverage industry networks to onboard and manage external vendors, academic institutions, and experts.
• Evaluate external faculty and curated programs to ensure cost-effectiveness and high-quality delivery.
• Collaborate with business heads and functional leaders to translate capability gaps into learning solutions.
• Provide periodic updates to the Chief of L&D regarding academy progress, content maturity, and learning impact.

Requirements and Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Post-graduate degree in Management, Insurance, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 15 to 20 years of experience in Learning & Development or Technical Training.
• Prior experience in setting up or managing structured learning academies is highly desirable.
• Proven experience working with external vendors, faculty, and global academic institutions.

Technical Skills and Competencies

• Strong technical expertise in the Life Insurance and Financial Services domains.
• Proven capability in academic-grade content creation and instructional curriculum design.
• Effective training delivery and facilitation skills for advanced-level professional audiences.
• Strategic thinking ability combined with a hands-on approach to project execution.
• Strong networking and vendor management capabilities to build a diverse expert ecosystem.
• High level of conceptual clarity, articulation, and advanced instructional design skills.

Professional Certifications

While not mandatory, professional certifications in the following areas will be considered an added advantage:

• Professional Insurance certifications (III, LOMA, etc.).
• Advanced Learning & Development or Instructional Design certifications.

If you are a visionary L&D leader ready to build a world-class Learning Academy for a premier insurance organization, we encourage you to apply today!