Corporate Governance Administrator

Overview

This Corporate Governance Administrator role is a member of the Legal team and supports the administration of the organization’s corporate governance. Responsibilities include oversight and organization of corporate governance policies, as well as management committee documentation and activities.

Responsibilities

• Organize, monitor, and update key policies; maintain a policy inventory in a central repository.
• Maintain, update, and enhance internal policy resources, as applicable.
• Partner with department leaders to review and collaborate on new and existing policies.
• Handle review requests for new policies and management committee charters, soliciting and integrating input from risk management and other key stakeholders.
• Identify changes in controls as addressed in policies.
• Provide policy oversight and guidance to business partners and leadership.
• Administer record management for policies, charters, and management committee materials.
• Coordinate with department leaders and committee administrators on pre-meeting and post-meeting steps to support implementation of action items and tracking of deliverables.
• Maintain management committee membership inventory.
• Assist with entity renewals.
• Provide administrative support for Board and management committee matters, as assigned.
• Serve as the point of contact for day-to-day process and policy activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Corporate governance experience, including familiarity with governance documents (charters, minutes, policies, etc.).
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Ability to adapt and handle change.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, and to work independently.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to produce concise and effective presentations and written materials.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of experience and/or training.
• 3+ years related experience preferred.
• Experience working in Banking or Financial Services industry preferred.
• Experience developing policies and procedures and preparing meeting minutes preferred.
• Paralegal experience in a legal or other corporate environment preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate for ABA approved program for legal assistants/paralegal studies preferred.

Computer & Software Skills

• Advanced knowledge working with Microsoft Office suite and Google Workspace (formerly G Suite).

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual paid volunteer time off.
• Charitable-matching opportunities.

Location

• Offices are located in Arizona, California, Florida, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Nevada, and Texas.