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Title: Director, Security Architecture and Engineering Location: Charlottesville United States Job Description: Are you excited to shape the future of cybersecurity architecture while leading high-performing engineering teams? As Director, Security Architecture and Engineering, you'll drive modernization initiatives, embed security into enterprise platforms, and influence strategic technology decisions across the business. The Director, Security Architecture and Engineering leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of security architecture and engineering capabilities across the organization. This role is responsible for executing security strategies through scalable, resilient, and secure technology solutions spanning cloud and on-premises environments. With a strong focus on delivery and operational effectiveness, the Director translates enterprise security objectives into actionable architecture standards, engineering roadmaps, and implementation plans. The role leads a team of architects and engineers and works closely with IT and business stakeholders to embed secure-by-design principles and strengthen the organization's security posture. What You'll Do - Lead the transformation of security architecture and engineering capabilities, elevating organisational maturity across cybersecurity and infrastructure - Drive delivery of key initiatives, including major cybersecurity and technology programs, ensuring projects reach clear, successful outcomes - Oversee cloud and infrastructure environments (Azure, AWS), application support, and security engineering practices - Translate enterprise security strategy into actionable roadmaps, standards, and implementation plans - Embed secure-by-design and DevSecOps principles across systems, platforms, and workflows - Champion automation to improve efficiency, scalability, and operational effectiveness - Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing leadership team (3-5 direct reports) across security engineering, NOC, and help desk functions - Strengthen operational performance, particularly within global support functions, driving accountability and service improvement - Build strong cross-functional partnerships to align stakeholders and create shared ownership of outcomes - Establish and track KPIs to measure success and continuously improve delivery and processes - Provide technical leadership on emerging threats, technologies, and best practices What We're Looking For - Significant leadership experience managing and scaling technical teams (typically 10+ people over multiple years) - Proven ability to deliver complex cybersecurity and infrastructure initiatives-not just design them - Strong background in cloud engineering and security (AWS, Azure) and modern infrastructure environments - Deep expertise across key security domains (e.g. IAM, network security, monitoring, encryption, cloud security, A/V, Mobility) - Experience driving automation and process improvement within engineering or security functions - A collaborative leadership style that builds alignment, influence, and trust across teams - Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes - Experience operating in environments undergoing transformation or change - Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST or ISO 27001are beneficial but optional - Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, cloud security) are beneficial but optional Why Join Us - Shape the future: Play a critical role in a multi-year cybersecurity transformation programme with real organisational impact - Leadership exposure: Report directly to the CISO and influence strategy at the highest level - Build and evolve: Lead a function with strong foundations and clear opportunities for improvement and innovation - Career progression: This role is a recognised pathway toward future CISO-level opportunities - Global impact: Work across a diverse, international organisation spanning the US, UK, and APAC - Autonomy and flexibility: Remote-first role with the ability to make meaningful, lasting change - Collaborative culture: Partner with experienced leaders and teams committed to continuous improvement 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: $122,300 - $163,100 per year. All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience, education, and other factors relevant to the position. Additional benefits include eligibility for an annual incentive bonus, a 12% employer contribution to a 401(k) or pension plan, and a comprehensive medical benefits package. #LI-TB1 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. Follow us @CFAInstitute on LinkedIn and X. 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 both discrimination and harassment with regard to all identifying characteristics: any individual employee, group of employees, or prospective employee on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, creed or belief, age, marital or partnership status, marital or family status, care giver status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, physical abilities/qualities, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, predisposing genetic characteristic, military or veteran status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence or sex offense or stalking, unemployment status, infectious disease carrier status, migrant worker status, educational background, socio-economic status, geographic location and culture or any other basis protected by applicable law. This policy impacts all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, development, promotion, demotion, layoff, recall, furlough, transfer, leave of absence, and dismissal. 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 send an email to humanresources@cfainstitute.org noting the accommodations or assistance you are requesting. Please do not include any medical or health information in this email. We will review your request and contact you to discuss the possible options and arrangements. We will try our best to provide you with an accommodation or assistance that meets your needs and respects your preferences. Our application is not compatible with Internet Explorer (IE). We recommend using Chrome.

Role Description Are you ready to shape the future of technology procurement in a fast-evolving, AI-driven environment? Do you thrive on influencing senior stakeholders and challenging the status quo? Can you balance speed, innovation, and governance while delivering measurable business impact? If so, this could be your next move. We’re looking for a Senior Category Manager – Technology to play a pivotal role in transforming how we manage technology spend, suppliers, and partnerships across the enterprise. This is a high-impact, highly visible role where you’ll operate as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, driving strategic sourcing decisions across software, cloud, contingent workforce, and emerging AI solutions. What You’ll Do - Develop and execute multi-year category strategies across technology, software, contingent workforce, and AI solutions - Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs), negotiations, and commercial structuring for complex technology deals - Partner closely with IT and business leaders to align sourcing with technology roadmaps, platform strategies, and AI adoption - Drive value optimisation, balancing cost, innovation, scalability, and risk in all technology investments - Deliver robust spend analysis, supplier benchmarking, and market insights to inform strategic decisions - Manage and optimise software licensing models and cloud consumption frameworks - Establish and lead supplier governance, including performance management, SLAs, and quarterly reviews - Influence senior stakeholders, challenging demand and shaping requirements to ensure commercial discipline - Support the responsible adoption of AI technologies across the organisation - Strengthen procurement maturity by introducing structured processes, frameworks, and governance in a fast-paced environment - Translate complex technical and financial data into clear, actionable insights for executive audiences Qualifications - Proven experience in technology category management or IT procurement within a services-led organisation - Strong track record of delivering complex sourcing initiatives and measurable business outcomes - Experience across key areas such as: - Software and SaaS - Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) - IT services and outsourced solutions - Contingent workforce procurement - Confidence in influencing senior stakeholders, including at executive or board level - Ability to operate autonomously while navigating complex, matrixed environments - Commercial expertise in negotiation, contract structuring, and supplier management - Strong analytical capability, including TCO modelling, spend analysis, and financial evaluation - Experience balancing speed vs governance, innovation vs control, and cost vs risk - Exposure to emerging technologies, including AI, is highly desirable - Professional procurement qualifications (e.g., CIPS) are advantageous Benefits - Play a key role in shaping an evolving and high-growth technology and AI procurement landscape - Opportunity to build and influence an untapped IT supply chain with real strategic ownership - Work in a purpose-driven, globally recognised organisation with a strong culture and values - High visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership and enterprise decision-making - Be part of a team driving transformation, innovation, and continuous improvement - Fully remote-first working model with flexibility and strong work-life balance - Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package - Expected salary range: $130-177k per year, subject to adjustment based on experience, education, and other factors - Eligibility for an annual incentive bonus, a 12% employer contribution to a 401(k) or pension plan, and a comprehensive medical benefits package

Title: Paralegal, Professional Conduct Location: Charlottesville, VA Remote - VA time type Full time job requisition id R-2325 Job Description: Location: Charlottesville, VA (Hybrid, 2–3 days in office) Do you enjoy working on complex legal documentation where precision truly matters? Are you someone who takes pride in getting every detail right? Looking for a role where your work directly contributes to high-stakes regulatory and disciplinary outcomes? We’re looking for a Paralegal to join our Professional Conduct team, supporting the integrity and enforcement of CFA Institute’s global Code and Standards. This is not a traditional administrative paralegal role. It is a highly detail-driven position focused on the preparation, review, and quality assurance of legal case materials, working closely with Enforcement Counsel and investigators across the full case lifecycle. What You’ll Do - Prepare and support the development of legal filings, briefs, and structured case documentation - Review documents for accuracy, including citation checking, formatting consistency, and cross-referencing - Ensure all materials meet high standards before submission, including proofreading and redacting sensitive information - Support case management activities including document organisation, preservation, and production - Manage multiple concurrent cases, proactively tracking deadlines and ensuring timely, high-quality submissions - Work closely with investigators and Enforcement Counsel across the full lifecycle of disciplinary cases - Contribute to the improvement of processes, policies, and documentation standards What We’re Looking For - Experience in a litigation support or paralegal role within a law firm, government agency, or similar environment - Proven experience preparing and reviewing legal documents, filings, or structured case materials - Exceptional attention to detail with a strong track record in proofreading, citation checking, and document quality control - Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases, prioritise effectively, and maintain control of deadlines - Demonstrated ability to identify inconsistencies, missing information, and potential risks within legal documentation - Understanding of legal or regulatory processes, including filings, procedural rules, and deadline management - High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information - Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and professional documentation - Comfortable working independently with a high level of accountability, while collaborating effectively with stakeholders - Proficiency with document management systems and legal technologies (e.g. Onit, Salesforce, Microsoft Office, Adobe) - Paralegal certification and/or Associate’s degree, or equivalent relevant experience Why Join Us - Own end-to-end case documentation rather than fragmented administrative tasks - Work directly with experienced attorneys and enforcement professionals - Build advanced legal drafting and document quality expertise - Gain exposure to global regulatory and disciplinary matters 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: $70,000 - $80,000 per year. Additional benefits include eligibility for an annual incentive bonus, a 12% employer contribution to a 401(k) plan, and a comprehensive medical benefits package. #LI-BQ1 #LI-Hybrid 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. 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 both discrimination and harassment with regard to all identifying characteristics: any individual employee, group of employees, or prospective employee on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, creed or belief, age, marital or partnership status, marital or family status, care giver status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, physical abilities/qualities, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, predisposing genetic characteristic, military or veteran status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence or sex offense or stalking, unemployment status, infectious disease carrier status, migrant worker status, educational background, socio-economic status, geographic location and culture or any other basis protected by applicable law. This policy impacts all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, development, promotion, demotion, layoff, recall, furlough, transfer, leave of absence, and dismissal. This is a global policy that applies to all CFA Institute employees, regardless of location.

• Work with subject matter experts to assess learning needs and identify learning objectives. • Identify the most appropriate instructional strategies and modalities to translate content into engaging and effective online learning. • Collaborate with the SMEs and provide feedback on course storyboard, scripts, case studies, interactions, and exams. • Apply design skills to bring together text, illustrations, video, audio, and animation into engaging e-Learning. • Use e-Learning authoring tools to create interactive content. • Review and evaluate the effectiveness of the existing courses; combine surveys and assessment results to implement course improvements. • Work with business clients on e-Learning delivery, quality assurance, and reporting.

Do you thrive on bringing order, clarity, and momentum to complex, enterprise-scale data initiatives? The Agile Delivery Manager provides advanced delivery leadership for the Enterprise Data platform, accountable for ensuring predictable, scalable, and high-quality execution across data engineering initiatives. This role integrates cross-functional priorities across Product, Engineering, Architecture, and dependent technology teams to optimize sequencing, manage enterprise-level dependencies, and balance competing delivery demands. Operating with significant autonomy, the Agile Delivery Manager applies deep expertise in Agile delivery, platform governance, and operational risk management to resolve complex delivery challenges and continuously enhance delivery standards and best practices across the Data function. This role reports to the Director, Technical Services and Architecture and may be based in eligible US jurisdictions. What You’ll Do - Own and optimize sprint and release sequencing for the Enterprise Data platform, ensuring alignment across multiple product streams and enterprise technology priorities. - Establish and continuously improve Agile delivery standards, governance practices, and performance metrics for the Data platform to ensure scalable and sustainable execution. - Lead Agile activities, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. - Translate roadmap objectives into actionable delivery plans, user stories, and clear acceptance criteria in collaboration with Product and Engineering. - Integrate cross-functional inputs from Product, Architecture, Security, Infrastructure, and external vendors to ensure coordinated delivery across shared enterprise platforms. - Monitor delivery metrics, team capacity, and performance trends to drive transparency and continuous improvement. - Proactively identify and resolve complex delivery risks, balancing technical constraints, platform stability, stakeholder priorities, and capacity limitations; escalate only issues of highest enterprise impact. - Accountable for delivery predictability, capacity planning discipline, and execution transparency across the Data engineering function. - Coordinate release readiness and ensure compliance with technology and production standards. - Facilitate incident triage and coordinate resolution of production issues impacting the data platform. - Maintain accurate tracking and reporting using Agile delivery tools (e.g., Jira). - Coordinate integration activities with vendors and external partners to ensure alignment with internal processes and delivery timelines. - Contribute to cross-portfolio planning discussions as needed to represent data platform dependencies and delivery considerations. What We’re Looking For - Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or related field, or equivalent experience. - 5+ years of experience in Agile delivery, project management, or software delivery environments. - Demonstrated experience leading Agile ceremonies and coordinating cross-functional technology teams. - Working knowledge of data engineering environments, including data pipelines, governance, quality, and lifecycle management concepts. - Experience managing shared platform dependencies across multiple stakeholders or product teams. - Strong execution discipline and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. - Demonstrated ability to resolve complex, cross-functional delivery challenges in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, balancing multiple competing priorities and stakeholder demands. - Experience establishing or maturing Agile delivery operating models within platform or enterprise technology environments. - Demonstrated ability to influence senior technical and product stakeholders without direct authority. - Effective stakeholder communication and collaboration capabilities. - Proficiency in Agile frameworks and tools (e.g., Jira). - Ability to influence outcomes without direct authority. - Continuous improvement mindset and commitment to delivery excellence. 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: $92,500 - $123,300 per year. All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience, education, and other factors relevant to the position. Additional benefits include eligibility for an annual incentive bonus, a 12% employer contribution to a 401(k) or pension 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. Follow us @CFAInstitute on LinkedIn and X. 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 both discrimination and harassment with regard to all identifying characteristics: any individual employee, group of employees, or prospective employee on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, creed or belief, age, marital or partnership status, marital or family status, care giver status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, physical abilities/qualities, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, predisposing genetic characteristic, military or veteran status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence or sex offense or stalking, unemployment status, infectious disease carrier status, migrant worker status, educational background, socio-economic status, geographic location and culture or any other basis protected by applicable law. This policy impacts all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, development, promotion, demotion, layoff, recall, furlough, transfer, leave of absence, and dismissal. 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 send an email to humanresources@cfainstitute.org noting the accommodations or assistance you are requesting. Please do not include any medical or health information in this email. We will review your request and contact you to discuss the possible options and arrangements. We will try our best to provide you with an accommodation or assistance that meets your needs and respects your preferences. Our application is not compatible with Internet Explorer (IE). We recommend using Chrome.

Are you an assessment design expert who has shaped how professional competence is measured in high-stakes environments? Have you worked with task-based or performance-oriented assessments that moved organisations beyond traditional exam formats? Would you value the opportunity to build applied assessment capability within one of the world’s most respected professional qualifications? CFA Institute is evolving its global credentialing and certificate programmes towards more applied, skills-based assessment. We are seeking a Director, Assessment Design to introduce and advance task-based, scenario-based and performance-oriented approaches within our high-stakes assessments. This is a newly created, strategic individual contributor role with broad cross-functional influence. You will work in close partnership with Exam Development, Psychometrics, Product and Learning Content teams to design defensible, scalable assessment models that measure real-world professional competence across CFA Institute programmes. What You’ll Do - Design and develop task-based, scenario-based and performance-oriented assessment components that complement traditional exam items - Apply Evidence-Centered Design principles to define claims, evidence and task models before item development begins - Translate real-world professional tasks into assessable activities that measure applied competence - Partner with subject matter experts to create diverse assessment formats including constructed-response, case-based and performance tasks - Develop scoring approaches, including human scoring rubrics and AI-assisted models with human oversight - Contribute to technology-enabled assessments such as spreadsheet, workflow or coding-based tasks - Collaborate with psychometric and product colleagues to ensure validity, reliability, fairness and defensibility - Introduce applied assessment approaches into established workflows without disrupting operational integrity - Pilot and scale new assessment models within high-stakes, globally delivered professional qualifications What We’re Looking For - Significant experience leading assessment design within high-stakes credentialing, licensure or large-scale testing environments, ideally within professional associations or applied assessment-focused organisations - Demonstrated expertise in Evidence-Centered Design, including defining claims, evidence and task models prior to item development - Proven experience designing task-based or performance-oriented assessments beyond traditional multiple-choice formats - Strong understanding of assessment validity, reliability, fairness and defensibility in high-stakes contexts - Experience developing assessment frameworks, tools or exemplars that build organisational capability - Experience influencing and collaborating across matrixed, cross-functional environments without direct authority - Experience designing or implementing technology-enabled or simulation-based assessment tasks preferred - Experience developing scoring rubrics, including AI-assisted scoring approaches, preferred - Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred but not essential Why Join Us - Shape and define a newly established capability across globally recognised credentialing and certificate programmes - Influence the evolution of a gold-standard professional qualification at a pivotal moment - Establish yourself as a recognised internal authority in applied assessment design 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 $130,000-$180,000 / UK £90,000-£120,000 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 401(k)/pension plan, and a comprehensive medical benefits package. #LI-BQ1 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. Follow us @CFAInstitute on LinkedIn and X. 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 both discrimination and harassment with regard to all identifying characteristics: any individual employee, group of employees, or prospective employee on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, creed or belief, age, marital or partnership status, marital or family status, care giver status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, physical abilities/qualities, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, predisposing genetic characteristic, military or veteran status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence or sex offense or stalking, unemployment status, infectious disease carrier status, migrant worker status, educational background, socio-economic status, geographic location and culture or any other basis protected by applicable law. This policy impacts all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, development, promotion, demotion, layoff, recall, furlough, transfer, leave of absence, and dismissal. 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 send an email to humanresources@cfainstitute.org noting the accommodations or assistance you are requesting. Please do not include any medical or health information in this email. We will review your request and contact you to discuss the possible options and arrangements. We will try our best to provide you with an accommodation or assistance that meets your needs and respects your preferences. Our application is not compatible with Internet Explorer (IE). We recommend using Chrome.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Are you an assessment design expert who has shaped how professional competence is measured in high-stakes environments? Have you worked with task-based or performance-oriented assessments that moved organisations beyond traditional exam formats? Would you value the opportunity to build applied assessment capability within one of the world’s most respected professional qualifications? CFA Institute is evolving its global credentialing and certificate programmes towards more applied, skills-based assessment. We are seeking a Director, Assessment Design to introduce and advance task-based, scenario-based and performance-oriented approaches within our high-stakes assessments. This is a newly created, strategic individual contributor role with broad cross-functional influence. You will work in close partnership with Exam Development, Psychometrics, Product and Learning Content teams to design defensible, scalable assessment models that measure real-world professional competence across CFA Institute programmes. What You’ll Do - Design and develop task-based, scenario-based and performance-oriented assessment components that complement traditional exam items. - Apply Evidence-Centered Design principles to define claims, evidence and task models before item development begins. - Translate real-world professional tasks into assessable activities that measure applied competence. - Partner with subject matter experts to create diverse assessment formats including: - constructed-response, - case-based and performance tasks. - Develop scoring approaches, including human scoring rubrics and AI-assisted models with human oversight. - Contribute to technology-enabled assessments such as spreadsheet, workflow or coding-based tasks. - Collaborate with psychometric and product colleagues to ensure validity, reliability, fairness and defensibility. - Introduce applied assessment approaches into established workflows without disrupting operational integrity. - Pilot and scale new assessment models within high-stakes, globally delivered professional qualifications. Qualifications - Significant experience leading assessment design within high-stakes credentialing, licensure or large-scale testing environments, ideally within professional associations or applied assessment-focused organisations. - Demonstrated expertise in Evidence-Centered Design, including defining claims, evidence and task models prior to item development. - Proven experience designing task-based or performance-oriented assessments beyond traditional multiple-choice formats. - Strong understanding of assessment validity, reliability, fairness and defensibility in high-stakes contexts. - Experience developing assessment frameworks, tools or exemplars that build organisational capability. - Experience influencing and collaborating across matrixed, cross-functional environments without direct authority. - Experience designing or implementing technology-enabled or simulation-based assessment tasks preferred. - Experience developing scoring rubrics, including AI-assisted scoring approaches, preferred. - Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred but not essential. Benefits - Shape and define a newly established capability across globally recognised credentialing and certificate programmes. - Influence the evolution of a gold-standard professional qualification at a pivotal moment. - Establish yourself as a recognised internal authority in applied assessment design. - Expected salary range: US $130,000-$180,000 / UK £90,000-£120,000 per year. - Eligibility for an annual incentive bonus. - 12% employer contribution to a 401(k)/pension plan. - Comprehensive medical benefits package. Company Description 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.

• Build, launch, and manage campaigns across Google Ads, including Search, Performance Max, and YouTube. • Own day-to-day campaign operations, including launching campaigns and tests, implementing changes, and ongoing platform management. • Support keyword research, search term reviews, and negative keyword scrubbing to improve efficiency and reduce wasted spend. • Monitor performance daily and identify opportunities to improve ROAS, CAC, and conversion volume. • Partner with graphic designers and video editors to bring performance-driven creative concepts to life. • Contribute to test ideation by forming hypotheses, designing experiments, and defining measurement plans. • Help improve internal paid media workflows and documentation to keep execution organized.

Are you passionate about solving complex problems with clean, modern code? Do you love to learn, experiment, and work with cutting-edge cloud technologies? At CFA Institute, we're looking for a .NET Developer who finds joy in the craft of software engineering and thrives in collaborative, agile environments. This is more than a coding job—it’s a chance to build impactful solutions that support our global mission. You’ll work alongside a team of inquisitive thinkers, talented developers, and purpose-driven professionals who believe in the power of continuous improvement. What You’ll Do - Build and unit test software components that are reliable, maintainable, and serviceable. - Ensure smooth transitions of components into production and provide ongoing support. - Develop deep knowledge of our business processes and goals. - Write clean, well-documented code aligned with established standards and participate in peer code reviews. - Contribute to high-quality project deliverables within deadlines. - Manage packaging and deployment of software components. - Actively contribute to and maintain our knowledge base. What You’ll Bring Minimum Qualifications - A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Proficiency in object-oriented programming, especially using the .NET tech stack. - Familiarity with core development tools and environments (e.g., Visual Studio, Git). - Comfort with common architectural patterns such as MVC, ADO.NET, Entity Framework, Web API, and LINQ. - Ability to develop cloud-native services in C# and .NET 8 (.NET Core), leveraging Azure (App Services, Functions, AKS) and/or AWS (Lambda, ECS/Fargate, EKS). - Understanding of REST/gRPC APIs and asynchronous workflows using tools like Service Bus, SNS/SQS, or Event Grid. - A collaborative spirit, strong communication skills, and a detail-oriented mindset. - Enthusiasm for Agile methodologies and cross-functional teamwork. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes on AKS/EKS). - Familiarity with CI/CD automation (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline). - Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or CloudFormation. - Experience troubleshooting performance issues, optimizing for cost and speed, and participating in on-call rotations. - Previous involvement in design/code reviews or mentoring others is a plus. Why Join Us? At CFA Institute, your work will directly support our mission to lead the investment profession globally. You’ll join a forward-thinking team that values innovation, curiosity, and the pursuit of technical excellence. We offer a globally minded, inclusive culture that empowers you to grow, learn, and make a meaningful impact. 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: $90,000 - $110,000 annually Other benefits include eligibility for annual incentives, 12% pension employer contribution, and competitive medical benefits. All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience, education, and other factors relevant to the position. CFA Institute is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. #LI-TB1 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. Follow us @CFAInstitute on LinkedIn and X. 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 both discrimination and harassment with regard to all identifying characteristics: any individual employee, group of employees, or prospective employee on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, creed or belief, age, marital or partnership status, marital or family status, care giver status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, physical abilities/qualities, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, predisposing genetic characteristic, military or veteran status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence or sex offense or stalking, unemployment status, infectious disease carrier status, migrant worker status, educational background, socio-economic status, geographic location and culture or any other basis protected by applicable law. 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This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Are you passionate about solving complex problems with clean, modern code? Do you love to learn, experiment, and work with cutting-edge cloud technologies? At CFA Institute, we're looking for a .NET Developer who finds joy in the craft of software engineering and thrives in collaborative, agile environments. This is more than a coding job—it’s a chance to build impactful solutions that support our global mission. You’ll work alongside a team of inquisitive thinkers, talented developers, and purpose-driven professionals who believe in the power of continuous improvement. What You’ll Do - Build and unit test software components that are reliable, maintainable, and serviceable. - Ensure smooth transitions of components into production and provide ongoing support. - Develop deep knowledge of our business processes and goals. - Write clean, well-documented code aligned with established standards and participate in peer code reviews. - Contribute to high-quality project deliverables within deadlines. - Manage packaging and deployment of software components. - Actively contribute to and maintain our knowledge base. Qualifications - A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Proficiency in object-oriented programming, especially using the .NET tech stack. - Familiarity with core development tools and environments (e.g., Visual Studio, Git). - Comfort with common architectural patterns such as MVC, ADO.NET, Entity Framework, Web API, and LINQ. - Ability to develop cloud-native services in C# and .NET 8 (.NET Core), leveraging Azure (App Services, Functions, AKS) and/or AWS (Lambda, ECS/Fargate, EKS). - Understanding of REST/gRPC APIs and asynchronous workflows using tools like Service Bus, SNS/SQS, or Event Grid. - A collaborative spirit, strong communication skills, and a detail-oriented mindset. - Enthusiasm for Agile methodologies and cross-functional teamwork. Requirements - Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes on AKS/EKS). - Familiarity with CI/CD automation (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline). - Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or CloudFormation. - Experience troubleshooting performance issues, optimizing for cost and speed, and participating in on-call rotations. - Previous involvement in design/code reviews or mentoring others is a plus. Benefits - Expected salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 annually - Eligibility for annual incentives - 12% pension employer contribution - Competitive medical benefits