Director, Continuing Education

CFA Institute

19h•$130,000 - $180,000

About The Position

How do you turn membership into a lifelong value proposition? What does continuing education look like when it is driven by member needs, not just curriculum design? Are you motivated by shaping learning as a strategic membership lever rather than a traditional education function? At CFA Institute, we are redefining what it means to be a member in a rapidly changing investment industry. As technology, regulation, and client expectations evolve, our members need credible, verified learning that supports them across their careers, not just at the point of qualification. The Director, Continuing Education sits within the Membership function and is an enterprise-level role responsible for extending the value of membership beyond credentialing into continuous, skills-based professional development. Reporting to the Head, Global Membership, the role works in close partnership with Education, Product, AI, Research, and Technology teams to deliver a modern, credible continuing education experience for members worldwide, while protecting the rigour and market credibility of the CFA Charter.

Requirements

Proven leadership experience in professional, executive, or continuing education within a professional or industry-facing context
Credible understanding of the investment industry, including how professionals build and maintain skills, relevance, and trust across their careers
Proven experience designing, scaling, or transforming modern learning ecosystems that are digital, modular, and skills-based
Ability to combine strategic vision with hands-on delivery, particularly in early phases of transformation
Comfortable operating as an individual contributor initially, with openness to taking on people leadership as the function grows
AI literacy and curiosity, with the ability to partner effectively on AI-enabled learning initiatives
Strong stakeholder influence skills within complex, global, matrixed organisations
Demonstrated success building external partnerships with academia, learning providers, professional bodies, regulators, or employers

Nice To Haves

CFA Charterholder preferred as a credibility proxy, but equivalent professional standing is also welcomed

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a global continuing education strategy aligned with CFA Institute’s mission and Membership priorities
Define the continuing education value proposition across career stages, regions, and member segments
Apply member, employer, and market insights to ensure learning remains relevant, differentiated, and forward-looking
Partner with Technology and cross-functional teams to deliver a modern CE platform, including tracking, verification, and compliance
Serve as the Membership lead on skills-based learning, working with Education to modularise and reuse learning assets
Partner with Product, AI, Education, and Research teams to deliver an AI-enabled learning ecosystem for members
Lead strategy for live and virtual learning events, professional communities, and external CE partnerships
Establish quality, credibility, and verification standards, and track success metrics for member engagement and impact

Benefits

An opportunity to redefine continuing education as a core membership value proposition
High visibility and influence across Membership, Education, Product, and enterprise strategy
The chance to shape lifelong learning for one of the world’s most trusted financial professional communities
Meaningful global impact at scale, supporting members throughout their careers
A mission-driven organisation where professionalism, ethics, and learning are deeply connected
Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family
Generous leave and time off
Competitive retirement plans
Flexible work options
Wellness, education, and support programs
Professional Development
Health & Well-being
Corporate Citizenship
Culture
Inclusion & Diversity
Sustainability