Rowan Job White
About Rowan Job White
Rowan Job White is a Training Manager at FINRA, where he leads a team in designing and implementing training solutions. With extensive experience in instructional design and talent development, he monitors industry trends to enhance staff capabilities in protecting investors.
Work at FINRA
Rowan Job White has been serving as a Training Manager at FINRA since 2018. In this role, he leads a team of senior learning professionals focused on designing, developing, and measuring training and development solutions. He actively participates in groups such as the FINRA Learning Professionals, Regulatory Training Leads, and WalkMe evangelists, sharing approaches, innovations, and efficiencies. White monitors enforcement actions, industry trends, and emerging financial topics to identify development areas that enhance staff capabilities in protecting investors and sustaining market integrity. He also drives change management initiatives through effective communication and talent development aligned with FINRA's goals.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role at FINRA, Rowan Job White worked at Booz Allen Hamilton from 2009 to 2018. During his nine years there, he held multiple positions including Project Manager, Senior Instructional Designer, and Human Performance Improvement Consultant. Before that, he spent six years at Arbitron from 1999 to 2005, where he served as Survey Supervisor, Technical Trainer, Product Analyst, and Training Specialist. His early career included a four-year tenure at Exceptional Software Strategies as an Instructional Innovator from 2005 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Rowan Job White holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Arts from Hood College, which he completed from 1991 to 1996. He furthered his education at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, earning a Master of Arts in Instructional Systems Development from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, he graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, where he completed an Advanced College Preparatory program from 1986 to 1990. His educational background supports his expertise in instructional design and training management.
Talent Management Strategy
At FINRA, Rowan Job White created and manages the department's New Hire talent management strategy. This strategy emphasizes continuous learning, peer mentoring, and networking opportunities to enhance employee retention. By focusing on these areas, he aims to foster a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development among new hires.