Professional credentials are evolving. Mastery requires more than knowledge. It requires applied skill.
CFA Institute is hiring two Product Managers to operationalize and scale our Skills Initiative. You will lead the development of simulation-based, AI-enabled, and task-driven capabilities that enable investment professionals to demonstrate real-world competence.
You will turn strategy into execution, building scalable digital solutions across our education portfolio. This is an opportunity to redefine how applied skills are developed, measured, and validated on a global scale.
What You’ll Do
Own the roadmap and delivery of simulation-based and skills-focused product capabilities within the Education portfolio
Translate product vision into clear requirements and prioritised backlogs aligned to defined learning and assessment outcomes
Lead cross-functional discovery and delivery across Engineering, Design, Data, and assessment stakeholders
Build AI-enabled simulations and task-based experiences designed to measure applied competence within a credentialed environment
Balance learner experience, technical feasibility, and assessment validity when making product trade-offs
Manage external vendors and partners to co-create high-quality digital learning and assessment solutions
Define success metrics, support business cases, and manage risks and dependencies to ensure sustainable product outcomes
What We’re Looking For
5+ years’ Product Management experience within EdTech, digital learning, assessment, or credentialing environments
Demonstrated ownership of a product roadmap and backlog for digital learning or assessment products
Proven delivery of simulation-based, task-based, or AI-enabled learning and assessment solutions
Experience working within assessment-led, credentialed, or regulated environments, or exposure to high-stakes assessment models
Experience partnering closely with Engineering or technical development teams to translate learning or assessment concepts into scalable system requirements
Experience managing external vendors or third-party development partners
Evidence of defining product success metrics and using performance data to inform iteration or improvement
Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Preferred Experience
Experience within assessment or credentialing organisations
Exposure to applied skills measurement frameworks or Evidence-Centred Design
Experience delivering products in professional education or regulated sectors
Why Join Us
Work at the forefront of simulation-based and authentic task-driven assessment in professional education
Build internal capability in AI-enabled and skills-based assessment
Contribute to products that influence the development and validation of investment professionals 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: US $90,000-£110,000 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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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.
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