About Ektis

Ektis is a boutique financial services consulting firm operating at the heart of the GCC's financial ecosystem. We partner with banks, fintechs, development finance institutions, and public-sector clients to solve their most critical challenges - spanning strategy, commercial growth, risk, payments, and transformation.

Founded on deep sector expertise and a commitment to practical, execution-led delivery, we work as an extension of our clients, building enduring internal capability and delivering outcomes that last beyond the engagement. As we grow, we are investing in building a data capability that strengthens both the quality of our client work and the intelligence of how we run our own firm.

About The Role

This is a hands-on, programme-building role for an experienced L&D professional who thrives on turning strategy into tangible learning experiences. You will own the design, build, and delivery of Ektis's learning agenda, working closely with HR Team and partnering with leaders across the business.

The right person is equal parts content architect and delivery specialist - someone who can develop structured programmes, build engaging materials, manage multiple workstreams, and bring genuine credibility when working with consulting and professional services professionals.

What You Will Do

Own the design and build of Ektis's L&D programmes, translating the framework into structured, practical learning experiences
Develop grade-level learning pathways with clear capability expectations and progression milestones
Build and continuously improve the onboarding experience, ensuring new joiners are productive, confident, and culturally embedded quickly
Design and manage leadership development programmes, including content, facilitation, and follow-through
Establish and run the mentorship programme with clear structure, matching logic, and accountability mechanisms
Curate and manage the learning model - balancing firm-wide mandatory learning with individual development channels and training budgets
Partner with managers to support skill assessments, probation insights, and continuous feedback loops
Source and manage external learning vendors and platforms where relevant
Track learning engagement, programme effectiveness, and development outcomes and use that data to improve
Act as the operational backbone of L&D at Ektis, keeping the agenda moving without needing to be chased

What We Are Looking For

Experience and background:

5+ years in an L&D, talent development, or organisational learning role, with demonstrable programme ownership
Background in consulting, professional services, or a similarly fast-paced, intellectually demanding environment
Proven track record of building content and programmes from scratch, not just inheriting and maintaining
Experience working in or with organisations across the Middle East; regional cultural awareness is important

Skills And Capabilities

Strong instructional design and content development skills - you build things that are clear, relevant, and actually used
Comfortable designing for multiple levels simultaneously, from early-career to senior leadership
Operationally organised - able to manage a broad programme portfolio with multiple stakeholders and timelines
Confident facilitator and communicator, able to hold a room with senior professionals
Data-aware - uses learning metrics to evaluate impact and iterate
Comfortable working independently in a remote setup, with strong self-direction and low need for hand-holding

What This Is Not

This is not a coordination role or an administrator of an existing programme. We need someone who builds, challenges, and owns. If you are more comfortable maintaining than creating, this probably is not the right fit.

What You Can Expect

A clear mandate and genuine autonomy to shape L&D at Ektis
A well-designed talent framework as your starting point - your job is execution, not reinvention
Direct access to senior leadership and meaningful influence on how the organisation develops its people
A remote-first environment that trusts people to deliver

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