Does CFA Institute pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CFA Institute employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CFA Institute. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CFA Institute?

49% of CFA Institute employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CFA Institute 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CFA Institute?

Director (29) , Manager (18) , Project Manager (6) , Intern (5) , Senior Manager (5) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Analyst (3) , Business Analyst (3) , Coordinator (3) , Product Manager (3) , Client Services Representative (2) , Consultant (2) , Graphic Designer (2) , IT Specialist (2) , Marketing Associate (2)

What are the pros of working at CFA Institute according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits and not a lot of pressure" ((in 63 reviews)); "Great colleagues" ((in 21 reviews)); "There are some great people leaders there" ((in 21 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 14 reviews)); "Pay is good for the area, esp considering the company is a nonprofit" ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CFA Institute according to real employee reviews?

"Seems company cannot recover from poor leadership the past 5 years." ((in 17 reviews)); "The team organization and management was poor." ((in 13 reviews)); "Toxic culture" ((in 12 reviews)); "Marg, the current CEO, certainly means well, cares deeply for the organization, has the experience, and is generally a well" ((in 7 reviews)); "If you don't have a good manager, there can be some serious issues." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about CFA Institute layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about CFA Institute layoffs and their outlook for job security at CFA Institute in 2026.

What are the top reviewed CFA Institute locations?

Charlottesville , New York , Washington , Virginia Beach , Arlington , Charlotteville , Staten Island , Charlottesville , Los Angeles , Atlanta

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CFA Institute reviews

3.4

49% would recommend to a friend

(254 total reviews)

Marg Franklin

53% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Culture & values

2.9

Career opportunities

2.7

Senior management

CFA Institute has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 254 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CFA Institute employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

254 reviews

3.0

Mar 12, 2025

OK place

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly work place and flexible

Cons

Not that bad if you need a job

4.0

Jan 15, 2025

Stable job with ups and downs

Qa manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Nice people - Great cafe (in-office) - Access to Management/C-Suite

Cons

- Pay could be better - Constant flux (budgets) - Unclear career ladders

CFA Institute Response

Thanks for your review; we value your feedback. We encourage you to speak with your HRBP to discuss opportunities for professional development.

5.0

Dec 3, 2024

Program

Graduate student

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

In my opinion, this program offers a great way to get extremely good knowledge in investment practices and is good in helping candidates understand the best practices in investment and portfolio management

Cons

the program is extremely hard and time-consuming

CFA Institute Response

This appears to be a review from an exam candidate, not an employee. - Thanks for your feedback.

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