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 Institute’s educational offerings.
What You’ll Do
Lead the design and development of high-quality, learner-centric content across CFA Institute’s 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 We’re 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 process. In 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 $130,000-$170,000 / UK £90,000-£110,000 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 200,000 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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Important Message: Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as CFA Institute cannot make assumptions about your education, experience, or location. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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What We Do
CFA Institute is a global community of more than 175,000 investment professionals working to build an investment industry where investors’ interests come first, financial markets function at their best, and economies grow. We are driven by the belief that lasting economic growth depends on trust, competence, and transparency in financial markets, and we know that it must be led by professionals adhering to the highest levels of ethics and investment expertise. We achieve these goals by: raising standards of professional excellence in the industry; championing ethical behavior in investment markets; serving as a respected source of knowledge in investment markets; and creating a strong global community of investment professionals.
