Head of Academy

Head of Academy Reporting Line Reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for day-to-day operations, with a dotted line to the CEO for commercial outcomes. The CHRO at this organisation is a commercial role with direct accountability for business outcomes — not a back-office function. No direct reports at this stage — the role operates as a solo lead, leveraging AI tooling in place of traditional headcount. Location Remote (European timezone preferred). Occasional travel to group sales offices to engage with introducing brokers and understand client needs firsthand. General Purpose The Head of Academy builds and runs the group's AI-first online learning platform, serving two audiences with equal weight: helping traders develop the skills that keep them engaged and active, and equipping introducing brokers with the knowledge and tools to grow their client base and generate more business. Specific Objectives Launch the AI-personalised learning engine Ship a working version of the personalised curriculum system — integrating with a trading analytics engine (Tradefora or equivalent) — so that course selection is driven by trader profile, stated goals, and actual trading behaviour, not manual browsing. Live within the first 90 days. Drive measurable trader retention Achieve a 10% improvement in trader retention attributable to Academy engagement, measured at 12 months against a pre-launch baseline. Trader engagement metrics — course completions, return logins, active lear