Accessibility Lead, Education

Job title: Accessibility Lead, Education

Company: CFA Institute


Job description: Are you passionate about making digital learning truly inclusive? Do you have deep expertise in accessibility standards? Are you ready to drive meaningful change in a high-impact role?About the RoleCFA Institute is committed to delivering world-class financial education that is accessible to everyone. As Accessibility Lead, Education (formal title is Associate Manager, Accessibility), you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our learning platforms, educational content, and resources are fully accessible and compliant with global accessibility standards.This is a high-visibility role where you’ll take ownership of accessibility initiatives, shape best practices, and influence cross-functional teams to ensure our content meets the highest standards. You’ll work at the forefront of AI-driven accessibility innovations, optimizing content within a cutting-edge Learning Management System (LMS) to improve learning experiences for a diverse, global audience.Location: Fully remote eligible (London or US East Coast preferred)
Reports to: Senior Director, Learning Content & OperationsWhat You’ll DoLead Accessibility Strategy – Develop and implement a comprehensive accessibility plan for learning content, including print, PDFs, EPUB, and LMS-based materials.Ensure Compliance – Maintain and enhance accessibility standards in line with WCAG, ADA, Section 508, and other global regulations.Optimize Digital Content – Audit, edit, and improve educational content for accessibility, particularly within Canvas LMS and EPUB formats.Champion Accessibility – Train and influence internal teams to integrate accessibility best practices across content creation and product development.Stakeholder Engagement – Collaborate with UX designers, content creators, developers, and product teams to embed accessibility throughout the development process.Stay Ahead of Trends – Monitor and adapt to emerging technologies, MathML accessibility needs, and global regulations to future-proof accessibility initiatives.What We’re Looking ForAdvanced degree or professional certification in accessibility (e.g., CPACC preferred).Demonstrable experience in content accessibility, with a proven track record of driving accessibility initiatives across digital products/platforms.Deep knowledge of WCAG guidelines, assistive technologies, and global accessibility evaluation tools.Familiarity with LMS platforms (Canvas strongly preferred), along with experience in print books, PDFs, and EPUB formats.Experience working with MathML and accessible equations.Exceptional communication and presentation skills—able to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.What will make you stand out:Experience in financial services, education technology, or higher education.Background in Learning Design, UX, or Content Production.Technical knowledge of front-end development or accessibility tools.About CFA InstituteCFA 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 familyGenerous leave and time offCompetitive retirement plansFlexible work optionsWellness, education, and support programsIf you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to click “Apply” and complete our three-minute application.Be part of a team committed to putting investors first and growing economies. Follow us @CFAInstitute on and .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.If, due to a disability or current medical condition, you need an accommodation or assistance to complete a job application, you can request one at any stage of the recruitment process. Please send an email to noting the accommodations or assistance you are requesting. Please do not include any medical or health information in this email. We will review your request and contact you to discuss the possible options and arrangements. We will try our best to provide you with an accommodation or assistance that meets your needs and respects your preferences.Our application is not compatible with Internet Explorer (IE). We recommend using Chrome.

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Location: London

Job date: Sat, 15 Mar 2025 06:14:57 GMT

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