Job description
CFA Institute is the world’s largest association of investment management professionals. As a global, independent organization, with a community of more than 175,000 members and 150+ member societies, we lead the investment profession by promoting the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence for the ultimate benefit of society.
At CFA Institute, we care about our employees’ mental, physical, social, and financial well-being. That’s why we are committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that offers flexibility to make choices that meet their needs:
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Health & Well-being benefits that are amongst the best in the industry with full comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision for employees and their family members
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Comprehensive Leave and Time Off plans
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A focus on Financial Well-being means that we stack our retirement benefits against the most competitive standards.
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Flexible work arrangements
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Wellness, Education, and Employee Assistance Benefits
Job Description Summary:
The Director, Exam Security will be responsible for ensuring the efficacy of processes that protect the integrity the CFA Institute’s exam programs and designations. This role leads the operations of the Exam Security team, including the identification, prevention, and mitigation of risk associated with all CFA Institute exams. This role collaborates with internal leaders in Legal and Compliance, Risk and Ethics and builds relationships with external leaders in the testing industry to inform the development and implementation of security policy and procedures and the management of the organization’s response to exam security incidents and investigations.
The position can be based in Charlottesville, VA or a remote position and reports to the Head, Exam Management & Measurement.
Job Description:
As a Director, Exam Security, you will have the opportunity to:
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Exercise primary oversight of the Exam Security workgroup to ensure the security of all CFA Institute examinations
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Provide oversight and direction for development of security policies for all CFA Institute examinations
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Develop and update written policies, procedures and methods for maintaining exam security, to include prevention, identification, investigation, and resolution of threats to intellectual property and other exam security breaches
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Liaise with legal counsel, Professional Conduct and psychometrics as needed and recommend action to senior leaders based on policy and historical decisions
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Oversee all preventative measures that address the security of CFA Institute examinations, including: web patrol for issues relative to CFA Institute-sponsored exams; surveillance of test prep providers courses and materials; close collaboration with testing vendor partners; data forensics program; technology-related projects
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Respond to all exam security incidents to determine when an investigation provides sufficient evidence to warrant action by CFA Institute
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Liaise with legal counsel, Professional Conduct and psychometrics as needed and recommend action to senior leaders based on policy and historical decisions
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Responsible for strategic risk planning project management within Exam Administration and Security to identify, prevent, and mitigate risk associated with all CFA-sponsored examinations
The skills and experience required for this role are:
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Bachelor’s degree or a relevant combination of education and experience
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Seven plus years of experience in a professional setting with demonstrated management capabilities
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Five plus years of experience in security profession
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Significant experience with the investigative process and the legal parameters of investigations is required
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International testing/credentialing industry work experience preferred
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Experience with international testing/credentialing industry work experience preferred
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Global cultural orientation and working experience
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Fluency in English required
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Must demonstrate outstanding stewardship and relationship building/management skills to expand the mission of CFA Institute
This opportunity is open to internal and external candidates. CFA Institute is committed to the professional development of its employees; first/full consideration will be given to internal candidates.
This job description is a summary of job requirements and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all areas of responsibility.
CFA Institute salary ranges will vary by geographical location. This role is being posted nationally/internationally and does not have to be performed in New York City. In compliance with the New York City salary disclosure law, the anticipated base salary for this role in New York City will range between $117,000 and $197,000. Salaries are determined based on candidate relevant experience and skills, as well as internal equity.
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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.
As a condition of employment, CFA Institute requires that all employees in the US show proof of an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccination. The only exceptions to this policy are Religious Accommodations under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Disability Accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
As a condition of employment, CFA Institute requires that all employees in Hong Kong show proof of a World Health Organization-approved COVID-19 vaccination or show proof of a negative test taken forty-eight (48) hours or less prior to their arrival at a CFA Institute office or event.
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