CFA Institute is looking for a Director, Practice Analysis to play a pivotal strategic role in connecting real-world investment practice to our credential development. This individual will ensure our programmes remain rigorous, globally relevant, and grounded in how investment professionals actually work.

What You'll Do

Develop and refine core Practice Analysis frameworks, including the Candidate Body of Knowledge.
Conduct structured, evidence-based research into evolving investment practices across regions, asset classes, and market structures.
Develop and facilitate global advisory panels and subject matter expert working groups to capture practitioner insight.
Synthesise complex industry input into clear, defensible curriculum recommendations.
Partner closely with Learning Content colleagues to ensure learning outcomes reflect real-world investment decision-making.
Engage with senior investment professionals across markets to test assumptions and validate emerging themes.
Support alignment across programmes and certificates, including areas like private markets, private wealth, and emerging technologies.

What We're Looking For

CFA Charterholder or candidate who has passed CFA Level III.
Significant experience as an investment industry practitioner with a demonstrated understanding of analyst and portfolio manager roles.
Demonstrated understanding of the full investment management process, ideally across multiple asset classes.
Practical exposure across several CFA topic areas, with the ability to integrate insights across disciplines.
A genuinely global orientation, evidenced by international experience, cross-border mandates, emerging markets exposure, or multi-region stakeholder engagement.
Strong research discipline and intellectual rigour, with the ability to move from practitioner insight to structured frameworks and written outputs.
Outstanding stakeholder management skills and confidence engaging senior industry professionals.
Comfort operating autonomously within a globally distributed team across UK, US, and APAC time zones.

Nice to Have

Familiarity with analytical tools such as Excel, Python, R, SQL or major financial data platforms.
Experience contributing to industry thought leadership or professional education initiatives.

Technical Stack

Excel, Python, R, SQL, major financial data platforms

Team & Environment

This is an individual contributor role within a globally distributed team.

Benefits & Compensation

Eligibility for an annual incentive bonus
12% employer contribution to a 401(k)/pension plan
Comprehensive medical benefits package and health coverage for you and your family
Generous leave and time off
Competitive retirement plans
Flexible work options
Wellness, education, and support programs
Compensation ranges: US $130,000-$170,000 / UK £100,000-£120,000 per year