Policy and Advocacy Manager, Corporate Disclosures

Join CFA Institute’s Corporate Disclosure Policy Advocacy team, where your expertise and insights can make a lasting impact on global information for investment decision-making. 

If you're passionate about transparency in financial markets, value accurate and ethical corporate disclosures, and aspire to lead global conversations on sustainability reporting, financial reporting, auditing, and corporate governance policy advocacy, this could be the perfect opportunity for you

As the Policy and Advocacy Manager, Corporate Disclosures, you'll be an advocate for investors, driving meaningful change by engaging with regulators, standard-setters, and policymakers to ensure markets are transparent and investors are empowered with quality information. Through your deep technical expertise, creative communication, and strategic relationship-building, you’ll be contributing to a stronger and more transparent financial ecosystem.

We're open to this position being based in our Washington DC, New York City or London offices. This is a hybrid role with an expectation of 2 days per week in office.

What You’ll Do

Your work will be dynamic, impactful, purposeful and varied. In this role, you’ll:

• Lead Research Projects: Drive thought leadership, assisting in the initiation of research ideas; conducting policy research, developing white papers, writing articles, and performing surveys to inform and influence global standards.

• Engage with Policymakers: Work directly with regulators, standard-setters, and policymakers, ensuring investor perspectives shape proposals on topics like financial reporting, and sustainability disclosures.

• Simplify the Complex: Craft engaging blogs, articles, and opinion pieces that translate technical insights into accessible content for CFA members and the public.

• Build Strategic Relationships: Collaborate with internal teams, CFA societies, and external stakeholders to amplify our advocacy efforts and expand the influence of CFA Institute globally.

• Champion Investor Interests: Stay ahead of emerging trends in corporate disclosures, sustainability, and data analytics while representing the voices of investors.

What you’ll need

You’re not just qualified – you’re driven, curious, and passionate about the intersection of financial policy and investor advocacy. To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• Technical Expertise:

  • Experience in IFRS and/or U.S. GAAP accounting, auditing, with evidenced understanding of the preparation and auditing of corporate disclosures.

  • Experience in investment analysis and research with evidenced understanding of the use of corporate disclosures and other information in the investment decision-making process.

  • CFA Charter, CPA, or Chartered Accountant qualification (or equivalent) is advantageous.

  • Familiarity with sustainability issues and disclosures and alternative data.

• Experience working in or with diverse global markets, with an understanding of cultural, regulatory, and policy nuances that inform international strategies

• Proven ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to a wide range of audiences, both verbally and in writing.

• Demonstrated initiative and intellectual curiosity, with a track record of asking thoughtful questions, challenging the status quo, and identifying creative solutions.

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with experience building effective relationships and working across functions to achieve common objectives.

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 $120,000 - $140,000 / UK £60,000- £70,000 per year.

All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience, education, and other factors relevant to the position. Other benefits include eligibility for annual incentives, 12% 401k/pension employer contribution, and competitive medical benefits.

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

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