Role Description You will serve as a strategic, operational, and communications leader managing the lifecycle and governance workflows of the company’s Board of Directors and its Committees. Reporting to the CLO’s Chief of Staff, this role operates as a high-impact liaison, bridging executive management and independent directors (in addition to a variety of special projects assigned by the Chief of Staff and CLO). You will work in a dynamic, client-facing environment and will have the opportunity to work independently and be part of a Legal, Risk, Compliance & Government Affairs team that provides crucial support to the Board and the company as a whole. - Coordinate and complete projects ranging from written product, PowerPoint presentations, and Excel analysis. - Track and drive action and follow up on key projects and initiatives. - Handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously mixing longer-term projects with immediate demands. - Suit a self-starter with a ‘roll-up-your sleeves’ problem-solving attitude. - Thrive in a fast-paced environment with the ability to respond to requests with urgency, organization, and enthusiasm. Responsibilities - Board Planning, Execution & Support (~65%) - Assist with the drafting and management of board and committee minutes, agendas, calendars, charters/guidelines, written consents, routine legal resolutions, secretary certificates, powers of attorney, and other board documents. - Assist with the coordination and execution of board meetings, including management of meeting logistics and distribution of materials through the electronic board distribution portal. - Assist the legal team by establishing corporate frameworks for cataloging Board resolutions and meeting minutes. - Assist with the preparation of the proxy statement and annual report, including vendor coordination and direct coordination with appropriate functions across the business. - Assist with the preparation of annual shareholder meeting materials, including meeting script, ballots, and logistics. - Assist with the creation, distribution, initial review, and summary of key findings/insights of director and officer questionnaires and the annual board survey. - Support the ongoing educational curriculum and structural orientation program for incoming board members. - Benchmark best practices on various governance topics and make recommendations. - Act as the central point of contact for independent directors regarding meeting schedules, corporate expenses, and specialized information requests. - Review, edit, and refine cross-functional executive presentations and committee briefings. - Author quarterly or monthly dashboard summaries, market briefing notes, and critical event memos. - Draft summaries and email communications to the Board with key updates and developments. - Update governance and other relevant information on the NYSE site and external company website. - Communications and Special Projects (~35%) - Perform special projects and responsibilities assigned by the Chief of Staff. - Support the effective flow of information and decision-making by the Chief of Staff and CLO. Qualifications - 10+ years of progressive corporate governance, legal operations, or executive-level project management experience within a publicly traded company. - Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced operational or business designations (e.g., MBA, CAP, or corporate governance certifications) are preferred. - Analytical and reporting capabilities (Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). - Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and negotiating skills. - Highly detail-oriented, thorough, and diligent. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines. - Uncompromising ethics with a documented history of protecting highly confidential insider information. Preferred Qualifications - Experience preparing, managing, and maintaining board minutes, agendas, shareholder meeting materials, and corporate recordkeeping. - Experience with Diligent or similar electronic distribution portal for board materials is a plus. - Notary certification a plus. Benefits - Final base salary based on geographic location, experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. - Eligible for an annual incentive plan. - Eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits.