[Remote] Director, Learning Content

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CFA Institute is the global leader in investment excellence and ethics, and they are seeking a Director, Learning Content to shape how investment professionals learn and apply real-world skills. This role involves leading the design and development of high-quality, learner-centric content across various education products and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to enhance learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, review and maintenance of high-quality, learner-centric content across CFA Institute education products
• Translate complex, real-world investment practice into clear learning content, study tools and assessment-supporting materials that build practical skills
• Collaborate closely with learning design, assessment/exam teams, product management, marketing and subject matter experts to shape effective learning journeys
• Work closely with external authors, reviewers, practitioners and consultants, setting clear standards and providing constructive feedback
• Contribute to curriculum alignment with learning outcomes, practice analysis, advisory input and market-relevant professional standards
• Support content across different portfolio areas, including sustainability, private markets, CFA Program and other education offerings as priorities evolve
• Ensure content is accurate, rigorous, accessible for a global audience and delivered to agreed timelines

Skills

• Credible experience in investment management, financial services, finance education or a closely related field, with the ability to develop and apply deep subject matter expertise
• Experience developing, contributing to or reviewing professional, university-level, client-facing or internal learning/training/content materials in finance or related disciplines
• A clear and authentic motivation to work in learning content and education, with interest in how adults learn and how complex investment 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 are also valued
• Exposure to sustainability, private markets, AI, data tools or other emerging areas relevant to investment education
• Experience with learning design, assessment, curriculum development or professional credentialing environments
• Familiarity with tools or data services used in financial services, such as Excel, R, Python, SQL, FactSet or Bloomberg

Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive bonus
• A 12% employer contribution to a 401(k) or pension plan
• A comprehensive medical benefits package
• Health coverage
• Generous time off
• Competitive retirement plans
• Flexible work options
• Wellbeing and development programs

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