Director, Learning Content

Have you built deep investment expertise and found yourself drawn to how others learn and develop those skills Are you motivated by turning real-world investment practice into learning that genuinely prepares people to perform Would you like the opportunity to shape skills-based investment education at global scale

CFA Institute is creating a new Director Learning Content role to help reshape how investment professionals learn and demonstrate real-world skills. This is a Director-level individual contributor position at the centre of a major shift towards more authentic skills-based education across our global product portfolio. The role offers the opportunity to design learning that reflects how investment work is actually done at scale and with lasting impact. This position sits within the Learning Content function and works closely with assessment product and subject matter experts to rethink how knowledge skills and professional judgement are developed across CFA Institutes educational offerings.

What Youll Do

• Lead the design and development of high-quality learner-centric content across CFA Institutes education portfolio including but not limited to the CFA Program certificates and other credentials

• Translate complex real-world investment practice into engaging learning and assessment experiences that build practical job-ready skills

• Collaborate closely with learning design assessment product and subject matter experts to shape innovative and effective learning journeys

• Author review and refine educational content assessments and study tools to ensure accuracy relevance and clarity

• Guide and coach external contributors such as authors reviewers and item writers providing clear standards and constructive feedback

• Contribute to curriculum alignment with practice analysis learning outcome frameworks and advisory guidance

• Work effectively across global remote and cross-functional teams influencing without formal authority and balancing multiple priorities

What Were Looking For

• Credible experience in investment management financial services or a closely related field with the ability to develop and apply deep subject matter expertise

• Experience contributing to or developing professional university-level or vocational learning materials training programmes or educational content in finance or related disciplines

• A clear and authentic motivation to work in learning and education with interest in how adults learn and how complex practice can be translated into effective learning experiences

• A track record of producing accurate high-quality and market-relevant content with comfort working through review cycles feedback and iterative improvement

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with internal teams external contributors and senior industry professionals

• Proven ability to operate independently in a global cross-functional environment balancing multiple priorities and delivering to agreed timelines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confidence explaining complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences

• CFA Charterholder strongly preferred. Candidates without the charter will also be considered where they bring equivalent industry credibility and learning content experience. Other relevant professional qualifications (for example ACA/CA/CPA FRM CIPM CAIA or similar) are also valued.

Why Join Us

• Shape the future of global investment education through a large-scale skills-based transformation

• Work at unmatched scale and impact reaching hundreds of thousands of learners worldwide

• Enjoy intellectual autonomy and the opportunity to innovate prototype and test new learning approaches

• Gain exposure across the full CFA Institute education portfolio not limited to a single programme

• Join a mission-driven organisation making sustained investment in education learning innovation and professional standards

At CFA Institute we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring compliance with wage transparency laws in many of the jurisdictions in which we recruit we provide the following information regarding compensation for this position: Expected salary range: US $130000-$170000 / UK per year. All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience education location and other factors relevant to the position. Additional benefits include eligibility for an annual incentive bonus a 12% employer contribution to a 401(k)/pension plan and a comprehensive medical benefits package.

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About CFA Institute

CFA Institute are the global leader in investment excellence and ethics. With nearly 200000 charterholders across 160 markets we drive professional growth ethical behavior and better markets. We care about our employees well-being offering industry-leading benefits like:

• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family

• Generous leave and time off

• Competitive retirement plans

• Flexible work options

• Wellness education and support programs

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career we encourage you to click Apply and complete our three-minute application.

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