Vice President, Corporate Governance/Board Support Manager II - BNY Mellon

Overview

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.    

We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President—Corporate Governance/ Board Support to join our Corporate Secretary team. This role is located in New York, NY - HYBRID, 3 days-in office

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: 

• Support Office of the Corporate Secretary in executing its responsibilities relating to the Board of Directors and its committees in all respects, including:
  • prepare and organize corporate governance documents such as agendas, resolutions, consents, and minutes
  • coordinate and plan Board and committee meeting schedules and logistics (which may be conducted in a virtual, in-person or hybrid format)
  • manage the set-up and technical specifications for materials and rooms in connection with Board and committee meetings
  • assist attorneys with the preparation of substantive materials and presentations for Board and committee meetings
  • lead the administration of the company’s electronic board portal (e.g., maintain mastery of technical skills in all aspects and modules of the portal, schedule training for users and liaise with information technology personnel on technical, security and other issues), and manage distributions of Board and committee meeting materials and communications through the portal
  • facilitate communication and serve as a key point of contact regarding Board-related information, including in connection with regulatory filings and inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
  • Work closely with Corporate Secretary and attorneys in the Office of the Corporate Secretary to identify priorities and process with respect to Board-related matters
• Support Office of the Corporate Secretary with corporate entity management in all respects, including:
  • support for signing authority management processes
  • support for our global entity management software, including driving enhancements and working with business partners to ensure up to date and accurate information
  • coordinating with internal partners to provide accurate KYC and corporate information for various entities, including navigating internal systems and preparing secretary’s certificates 
  • manage the administration of legal entity governance, including maintenance of books and records for corporate entities and inputting of data into the corporate entity management database or other system with information on legal entities (including the state of incorporation, qualifications to do business, stock and organizational structure), entity officers and board of directors.
• Assist attorneys with timely preparation and review of quarterly, annual and other securities filings (10-Q, 10-K, proxy statement, etc.), annual certifications and other notifications and reports to the NYSE, including the coordination and maintenance of backup documentation
• Assist with corporate governance-related matters, including the preparation and distribution of Directors and Officers questionnaires, Board and Committee self-assessment surveys, and new director onboarding materials.
• Support legal and business unit personnel, as needed (e.g., M&A and other transactional; due diligence; audits; litigation responses).
• Assist in the preparation of other corporate policies and documents and record-keeping.
• Conduct legal and business research as required.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: 

• Bachelor ‘s degree or paralegal certificate, or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 7-10 or more years of experience at a law firm and/ or legal department of a public company, with a focus on corporate and/ or contract matters. Experience in a financial services firm is preferred
• Highest standards of integrity and trustworthiness, with an ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment on discrete and confidential matters
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Advanced communication skills are required to initiate and support oral and written communication with senior leaders at the company and members of the board of directors
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office
• Ability to prioritize work, solve problems and organize own time with minimal supervision.
• Preferred Paralegal certification from an ABA-Accredited program or Association for Legal Professionals (NALS), National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA), or National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
• Experience with Section 16 filings is a plus
• Must have prior exposure to legal entity management and board portals such as Blueprint, Diligent, BoardVantage, and Computershare GEMS

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards: 

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023

Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter. 

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

 

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $93,000 and $155,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the BNY total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.
This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic location, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Employer Description:

For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world's financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It's the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.

EEO Statement:

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Our ambition is to build the best global team – one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve – and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.