Director, Membership Marketing & Engagement

Do you enjoy creating data-driven strategies that fuel growth and loyalty? Are you looking for a role where you can launch new membership models, drive retention, and design innovative engagement journeys? Join us to lead one of CFA Institute’s most ambitious membership transformations.

At CFA Institute, our members are at the heart of everything we do. This role offers you the chance to shape how we attract, engage, and retain a new generation of investment professionals. As Director, Membership Marketing & Engagement, you will own the lifecycle strategy for a global membership community, driving measurable impact on growth, retention, and long-term member loyalty.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the membership lifecycle across acquisition, engagement, renewal, and advocacy, with a near-term emphasis on first-year retention for a new membership class.

• Own product marketing for membership: positioning, messaging, competitive insight, and launch readiness across all membership classes (including upcoming Associate Membership).

• Design and execute go-to-market plans that are data-driven and omnichannel, aligned to Marketing & Customer Experience (MCX) and Membership & Society Relations (MSR).

• Build segmentation frameworks and journeys; deliver personalised campaigns using marketing automation to drive conversion and renewal.

• Champion test-and-learn with clear KPIs and dashboards (renewal %, churn %, NPS, LTV/ARR framing); continuously optimise performance.

• Partner globally with Product, Education, Research, Technology, and regional/society teams to bring membership value to life in market.

• Manage and mentor a small team of marketing and customer experience professionals; cultivate a high-output, experiment-driven culture.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in marketing, engagement strategy, or membership growth, gained in a global, matrixed environment.

• Proven success in leading cross-functional teams and executing complex, multichannel marketing programmes.

• Expertise in lifecycle marketing, segmentation, and personalisation.

• Experience leading membership or subscription product marketing and business models.

• Strong analytical and technical skills; proficiency with marketing automation and CRM platforms, with a preference for Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC); experience with other tools such as Adobe Campaign also valued.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.

• Familiarity with professional associations, subscription models, or nonprofit membership organisations.

Why Join Us

• Lead the global launch and scale of CFA Institute’s first new membership class and modernise our lifecycle and loyalty strategy.

• Make a visible impact with direct contribution to enterprise goals, board-level exposure, and scope for innovation.

• Collaborate with global colleagues across marketing, membership, and regional teams to deliver value-led member experiences worldwide.

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: $130,000-$160,000 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) plan, and a comprehensive medical benefits package.

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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.

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