Help Us Uphold the Highest Standards in the Investment Profession

Are you an attorney with a passion for integrity, fairness, and financial ethics? CFA Institute is looking for a detail-oriented and persuasive Enforcement Counsel to lead disciplinary investigations and hearings, ensuring our members uphold the highest standards of professional conduct. Join us in making a global impact by championing ethics and accountability across the investment industry.

What You’ll Do

As Enforcement Counsel, you'll be an integral part of the Professional Conduct team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with investigators to evaluate evidence and determine the merit of potential violations of the CFA Institute’s Code of Ethics, Standards of Professional Conduct, and Exam policies.

• Preparing legal documents such as Statements of Allegations, Statements of Charges, pre-hearing briefs, and exhibits.

• Managing a broad portfolio of cases at various stages of investigation and resolution.

• Communicating with global stakeholders—including members, candidates, legal counsel, witnesses, and disciplinary bodies—with professionalism and cultural awareness.

• Applying your legal and regulatory knowledge to assess cases in the context of international securities regulations and professional standards.

What You’ll Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) and a Bachelor's degree.

• 0-3 years of legal experience.

• Fluency in English, with strong written and oral communication skills.

• Strong organizational, prioritization, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and navigate sensitive, often contentious matters.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the investment industry, background in financial industry law and/or securities regulation.

• Multilingual capabilities.

• Familiarity with international regulatory environments.

• Demonstrated adaptability in fast-changing or high-stakes environments.

• Technological proficiency in tools for evidence gathering and analysis.
  

Why Join Us?

At CFA Institute, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization that promotes the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence in the investment industry. You’ll work in a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and global insights. Expect opportunities for growth, connection, and impact in a role where your expertise makes a difference.

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 - $150,000

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.

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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