Director, Continuing Education

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

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

Why Join Us

• 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.

At CFA Institute, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring process. In compliance with wage transparency laws in many jurisdictions, we provide the following information regarding compensation for this position: Expected salary range: UK £90,000 - £100,000 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 pension/401(k) plan, and a comprehensive medical benefits package.

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. Be part of a team committed to putting investors first and growing economies.

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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. CFA Institute prohibits discrimination and harassment with regard to all identifying characteristics. This policy applies to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, development, promotion, demotion, layoff, recall, etc. This is a global policy that applies to all CFA Institute employees, regardless of location. If, due to a disability or current medical condition, you need an accommodation or assistance to complete a job application, you can request one at any stage of the recruitment process. Please email humanresources@cfainstitute.org noting the accommodations or assistance you are requesting. We will review your request and contact you to discuss possible options and arrangements.