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Kaplan seeks a Content Specialist, Advanced Designations to create and edit educational content related to financial topics for various designations, enhancing instructional quality and learner experience.

Responsibilities: Develop and review high-quality content, particularly multiple-choice questions, collaborate with product teams, and ensure timely delivery of educational materials.

Skills: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting, 3 years in finance, strong editing abilities, detail-oriented, proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Docs.

Qualifications: CFA, FRM, or CAIA designation is preferred, along with a Master’s Degree in a related field.

Location: Remote/Nationwide, USA

Compensation: $80000 - $100000 / Annually

Job Title 

Content Specialist, Advanced Designations

Job Description

For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

The Content Specialist, Advanced Designations will author and edit print, online, and multimedia content across a broad array of financial topics included with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Financial Risk Manager (FRM), and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) curricula. This role is a key contributor in the development of course materials and is expected to collaborate closely on projects led by other product team members. The Content Specialist will be expected to develop effective and efficient study tools to improve the customer experience.

Primary/Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the senior product team to author, edit, and review quantitative and qualitative content, ensuring relevance, quality, and accuracy
• Create new content, with particular emphasis on writing multiple choice format questions based on the Kaplan Way for learning
• Engage in continuous improvement exercises to increase the value of products by suggesting improvements and/or additions to existing content
• Ensure timely delivery at the highest quality level
• Participate as a team member by communicating project status and work with other teams to meet tight deadlines
• Test products prior to release for content quality and technical aspects to ensure best in class customer experience
• Perform additional duties as assigned to achieve organizational goals

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting
• 3 years experience in finance industry or academic finance experience at the university level 
• Demonstrated excellence in content development
• Ability to proof and edit technical material with high attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Docs

Preferred Qualifications

• CFA Charterholder, FRM holder, CAIA Charterholder
• Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting

Beyond base salary, our comprehensive total revwards packge includes:

- Remote work provides a flexible work/life balance

- Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)

- Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members

- Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment

- Generous Paid Time Off incudes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities

We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment where every employee can thrive. You can learn more about our full benefits package and total rewards philosophy here.

At Kaplan, we believe in attracting, rewarding, and retaining exceptional talent. Our compensation philosophy is designed to be competitive within the market, reflecting the value we place on the skills, experience, and contributions of our employees, while taking into account labor market trends and total rewards.

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The salary range of this position is $80,000 - $100,000. Actual compensation for this role is determined by several factors including but not limited to job level, candidate's skills, experience, and education, among other factors determined by the business.

Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA

Additional Locations 

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area 

Content/Material Creation

Business Unit

00079 Kaplan Professional

At Kaplan, we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market. Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience, education, and skills that our employees bring to the organization, taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards. All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible. And we have a comprehensive benefits package, learn more about our benefits here.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.

Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.