Director, Learning Content

Are you inspired by the challenge of transforming complex financial concepts into learner-centric, market-relevant learning? Are you motivated by partnering with academics and industry professionals to deliver curricula and learning experiences that shape the future of the global investment profession? Want to partner with assessment experts to create authentic, skills-based learning and assessment experiences? 

CFA Institute is seeking multiple newly created Director, Learning Content roles to lead the design, authorship, and delivery of world-class materials for the CFA Program, certificates and related credentialing products. In this individual contributor role, you will combine deep subject expertise with editorial and pedagogical excellence - ensuring content is rigorous, engaging, and aligned with evolving industry practice. Working closely with internal partners and a network of global contributors, you’ll help define the future of how the investment community learns. 

What You’ll Do 

• Lead the end-to-end development of assigned curriculum areas, from research and drafting through peer review, editing, and publication. 

• Translate complex finance and investment topics into accessible, outcome-driven learning for a global, multilingual audience. 

• Develop and review learning outcome statements, assessment items, and formative tools that support exam readiness. 

• Manage and closely collaborate with a network of external authors, reviewers, and subject matter experts to ensure consistency, clarity, and academic rigour. 

• Collaborate with colleagues across the Education Division to maintain rigorous learning and testing standards and to develop new ways of authentic teaching and assessment. 

• Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement using data, learner feedback, and performance insights. 

• Contribute thought leadership on best practice in finance education and represent CFA Institute in selected academic and professional forums. 

What We’re Looking For 

• Advanced degree in finance, economics, or a related discipline preferred 

• Extensive professional and/or academic experience in finance or a related field, ideally combining applied industry work with university-level teaching or authorship. 

• Professional financial designation required (e.g., CFA, CIPM, CAIA, CPA/ACA/ACCA, CMA, CPWA, CFP, CQF, or FRM); CFA charterholder strongly preferred. 

• Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in one or more CFA Institute curriculum domains (CFA Program content, sustainability, private markets, private wealth), supported by evidence of authorship, review, or advanced instruction. 

• Proven ability to develop high-quality content, including university-level materials or industry publications, or research, with strong attention to clarity and rigour. Previous work experience as a CFA Program author, reviewer, contributor, or CFA exam writer preferred. 

• Familiarity with Excel required, other contemporary programming tools and languages (R, Python, SQL) and data services (FactSet, Bloomberg) used in financial services preferred. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, able to interpret data and apply sound judgment to complex decisions. 

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across global, cross-functional teams. 

• Strong project management discipline, balancing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality work to deadline. 

Why Join Us 

• Shape the globally recognised educational programs from CFA Institute and influence how future investment professionals learn and apply knowledge. 

• Work at the intersection of academia, industry, and education - combining intellectual challenge with measurable impact. 

• Operate as a senior individual contributor with autonomy, ownership, and visibility across a global network. 

Compensation and Benefits

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 - Metro Locations: $158,000 - $210,600 per year
• US - National Locations: $126,400 - $168,500 per year
• UK - London: £83,400 - £111,200 per year
• UK - Non-London: £75,100 - £100,100 per year

Actual salary within the stated ranges will depend on the individual's experience, qualifications, skills, location, and other job-related factors. Additional benefits include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive bonus, a 12% employer contribution to a 401(k) or pension plan, and a comprehensive medical benefits package.

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, including health coverage, generous time off, competitive retirement plans, flexible work options, and wellbeing and development programs. You can learn more on our careers site: Working at CFA Institute | Comprehensive Benefits

Work Authorisation and Sponsorship

Applicants who currently require, or may in the future require, visa sponsorship to work in the country where this role is based should be aware that CFA Institute does not normally provide visa sponsorship for new employees and does not anticipate doing so for this position.

Location Eligibility

Applicants should be aware that this position is approved for hire only in the location(s) listed in this job posting. Eligibility will be assessed based on an applicant's current ability to work from a location listed in this job posting at the time of application, and CFA Institute is unable to progress applications from individuals who are currently unable to work from the advertised hiring location(s), including where relocation is planned for a future date.

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