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Kaplan is seeking a Senior Content Specialist to create and oversee high-quality educational content for securities and futures licensing exams, ensuring compliance with industry regulations while mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities: Develop, review, and maintain educational materials for securities licensing exams, collaborate with teams for content improvement, and audit live instruction to align with educational goals.

Skills: Proficient in technical writing, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, content management systems, and has familiarity with GenAI tools; strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Securities/Financial Services and 8+ years of relevant experience, including securities licensing and teaching; additional professional designations preferred.

Location: Remote position available nationwide in the USA with a flexible work/life balance.

Compensation: $64819 - $162047 / Annually

Job Title 

Senior Content Specialist, Securities

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 Senior Content Specialist creates, reviews, and edits high-quality content for securities and futures licensing exams, including written materials, digital assets, online programs, classroom resources, and video scripts. This role ensures all content complies with FINRA, NFA, NYSE, and NASAA exam and continuing education requirements, supporting the organization’s mission to deliver accurate and compliant financial training. The Senior Content Specialist maintains the company’s reputation as a trusted authority in qualification compliance across regulatory bodies and their member firms. This role takes responsibility for the quality and accuracy of products based on internal and external feedback as well as industry and regulatory developments and feels a strong sense of responsibility for content performance, actively monitoring metrics and suggesting improvements. In a senior role, they mentor junior team members and oversee content development to ensure consistent quality and alignment with industry standards. ​

Primary/Key Responsibilities

• Create new content, including written/printed assets, digital assets, and online programs, question and rationale writing, classroom resources, and scripts and delivery for video assets, based on market demand, client, student, and Kaplan faculty feedback, industry research and best practices, and internal guidance from instructional design and learning analytics partners.
• Work closely with the content and product managers as well as other content specialists to review written, online, and other media for quantitative and qualitative content regarding relevance, quality, and accuracy. Suggest improvements/additions to existing content.
• Respond to customer and student inquiries and support marketing, sales and customer engagement teams by participating in customer meetings, webinars, community forums, and other related events
• Audit classes and other live instruction events to ensure alignment with the intended content scope and performance and provide feedback to faculty.
• Participate as a team member by communicating project status and work with other teams to meet tight deadlines.
• Independently manage research activities and other product development projects.
• Aid in the training of content specialists and others in content development projects.
• Test products before release for content quality and technical aspects.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor to achieve organizational goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Securities/Financial Services
• 8+ years of experience
• Securities product knowledge, technical writing and teaching in an academic or professional learning environment
• Securities license(s) and/or or financial services professional designation(s), masters degree, or law degree 
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite - in particular, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (specifically skills to create effective slide presentations)
• Proficiency with content management systems
• Experience with editing PDFs and digital content
• Experience with utilizing GenAI tools to assist in content development is preferred
• Ability to read, interpret, proof, and edit technical securities-related material and write course content in a manner easily understood by students
• Deductive reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self-starter with high energy and diligent work ethic, demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry contacts within key SROs and associations
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task

Beyond base salary, our comprehensive total rewards package 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 includes 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.

For full-time positions, Kaplan has three Salary Grades. This position is Salary Grade B: $64,819 to $162,047. The specific compensation offered will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, and market data. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal and state wage laws.

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Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA

Additional Locations 

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area 

Content/Material Creation

Business Unit

00079 Kaplan Professional

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.