AI & Technology Training Associate

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Please note: This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Company Overview

We are the better way to work in finance. As private equity’s value creation partner, we sit at the heart of PE—where sponsors and CFOs meet. Through financial consulting rooted in data, technology, and AI, we help clients drive value—supporting the office of the CFO to drive end-to-end value creation.

If you crave challenging work and are looking to grow, come solve complex issues alongside 1,400+ finance & technology experts in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Backed by premier private equity firms and headquartered in New York with 10 offices around the globe, we are a high-growth, entrepreneurial firm looking for people who want to be part of building something great. Come make your mark.

Position Overview

The AI and Technology Training Associate will play a key role in advancing Accordion’s firmwide understanding and adoption of artificial intelligence and modern technology tools. Reporting to the AI Enablement Lead, this individual will sit within the Global Technology Team and work closely with the People Team (specifically Talent Development) to design, coordinate, and deliver learning programs that build digital fluency across all levels of the organization.

This exciting opportunity combines learning strategy, curriculum design, and internal consulting to help build firmwide AI and technology training capabilities. This position exercises independent judgment in designing learning programs, advising stakeholders, and shaping training priorities aligned with Accordion’s AI enablement roadmap.

The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, a skilled presenter, and a creative educator with a passion for making complex technology concepts approachable and actionable. Key to this role will be supporting the creation and management of training materials, facilitating live and virtual sessions, and coordinating learning paths across departments. The Associate will ensure that employees not only understand how to use AI tools such as Glean, ChatGPT, Zoom AI, and CoPilot, but also grasp the broader business and operational impact of AI enablement.

This position must be based in our New York office and is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. Ideal candidates should be local to the desired location.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

What You’ll Do:

Learning Path Design & Coordination

• Design, develop, and continuously evolve AI and technology learning pathways across roles and levels in partnership with the People Team and Talent Development
• Lead planning and prioritization of the firmwide AI learning calendar, partnering with Talent Development to support logistics, promotion, and execution
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to identify and prioritize training needs related to AI literacy, data readiness, and new technology adoption
• Ensure training programs align with Accordion’s AI Literacy and Technology Foundations learning frameworks

Training Delivery & Facilitation

• Create engaging and visually polished presentations, training decks, and reference guides
• Deliver live and recorded training sessions, adapting content to technical and non-technical audiences
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to help teams apply AI tools in their daily workflows
• Partner with Talent Development to evaluate learning outcomes and recommend program enhancements based on engagement and effectiveness data

Content Development & Knowledge Sharing

• Develop and maintain a repository of AI and technology training materials, including guides, videos, and quick reference sheets
• Work with internal experts to translate technical capabilities into practical business applications
• Support the development of onboarding materials for new hires to ensure early exposure to AI tools and practices
• Partner with the AI enablement and IT teams to ensure new technology rollouts are supported by effective user training

Program Management & Continuous Improvement

• Define training success metrics and analyze participation and learning data to inform strategy improvements to learning programs
• Stay current with emerging AI and technology trends to keep training content relevant and forward-looking
• Act as a bridge between technical teams and business users to promote a culture of continuous learning and digital curiosity
• Partner with Talent Development to develop and deliver internal communications related to technology training initiatives, ensuring alignment with firmwide learning messaging, branding, and communication standards

Success in This Role

• Delivery of clear, engaging, and scalable AI and technology learning programs across Accordion
• Increased employee engagement and adoption of AI and productivity tools
• Consistent alignment between People Team training programs and Accordion’s AI Enablement roadmap
• Recognized internally as a trusted communicator who helps bridge the gap between people and technology
• Tangible growth in firmwide AI literacy and technology confidence

You Have:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in training, instructional design, learning & development, or a related technology enablement role
• Strong understanding of AI fundamentals and modern workplace technologies (e.g., Glean, ChatGPT, CoPilot, Zoom AI, Microsoft 365)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences
• Proven ability to design compelling presentations and learning materials (PowerPoint proficiency required)
• Demonstrated experience facilitating live and virtual training sessions
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in managing multiple programs simultaneously
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Information Systems, Education, or related field

You Are:

• Excited to be part of a growing team, with a focus on driving future growth
• Passionate about delivering exceptional client service
• Knowledgeable about the relationship between Private Equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, particularly within the office of the CFO
• Willing to get your hands dirty in the details of a project while simultaneously seeing the whole picture
• Comfortable managing projects with multiple complex workstreams while also focused on your single workstream (you are managing and doing)
• A self-starter with a strong work ethic
• Full of entrepreneurial spirit and comfortable in a fluid, flat organization
• Able to effectively communicate complex issues and solutions, and raise issues to senior team members when necessary
• A team player, able to work with team members across all levels
• Someone who enjoys mentoring others and doing meaningful work
• A leader of others; you lead by example

The annual salary for this role ranges from: $80,000 to $87,000 + benefits + bonus

Actual compensation packages are determined by evaluating a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, years and depth of experience, education, certifications, cost of labor and internal equity.

Accordion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Please note that as per Accordion policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our inclusive diversity values. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Accordion will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

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