Corporate Governance Specialist

Kyndryl • New York, NY

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About The Position

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities. The Role Kyndryl’s Corporate Secretary team is seeking a dynamic, detail‑oriented, and highly organized professional to support a wide range of corporate governance, subsidiary management, and stockholder‑relations activities. This role works closely with the Corporate Secretary team and cross‑functional partners to ensure accurate governance processes, effective entity management, and timely support of Board, Committee, and stockholder matters. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously, particularly in the areas of subsidiary management and stockholder relations, and can collaborate effectively on the preparation, review, and organization of Board and Committee materials. Subsidiary Management Serve as the corporate focal point for Kyndryl subsidiary companies worldwide. Draft and maintain corporate governance documentation to support required corporate actions and ensure appropriate authority is documented. Review and coordinate requests related to legal entity creation, modification, and elimination. Assist internal clients with governance‑related information for RFP submissions and vendor or customer requests. Assess and respond to delegation‑of‑authority, Power of Attorney, and other corporate documentation inquiries. Manage the registered agent relationship for all U.S. subsidiaries and oversee maintenance of good standing through annual filings with Secretaries of State across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam. Analyze jurisdiction‑specific requirements and confidentiality considerations related to Know Your Customer (KYC) and Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) filings. Review, prepare, and maintain organizational charts. Maintain and update the global legal entity database. Corporate Governance & Corporate Secretary Support Support insider‑trading compliance processes, including trading windows, pre‑clearance workflows, and Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 144). Conduct research and provide project‑management support for the Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement process. Assist the Corporate Secretary team with the preparation, review, and organization of Board and Committee materials, including resolutions and presentation materials. Stockholder Relations Manage the relationship with the company’s stock transfer agent. Process and respond to registered shareholder inquiries. Support the Finance team with share balancing, stock repurchase activities, and governance‑related information required for financial reporting. Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Requirements

• Experience supporting corporate governance, subsidiary management, corporate secretarial, compliance, or stockholder‑related functions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities.
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate governance and entity records.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including Legal, Finance, and senior stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the corporate focal point for Kyndryl subsidiary companies worldwide.
• Draft and maintain corporate governance documentation to support required corporate actions and ensure appropriate authority is documented.
• Review and coordinate requests related to legal entity creation, modification, and elimination.
• Assist internal clients with governance‑related information for RFP submissions and vendor or customer requests.
• Assess and respond to delegation‑of‑authority, Power of Attorney, and other corporate documentation inquiries.
• Manage the registered agent relationship for all U.S. subsidiaries and oversee maintenance of good standing through annual filings with Secretaries of State across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam.
• Analyze jurisdiction‑specific requirements and confidentiality considerations related to Know Your Customer (KYC) and Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) filings.
• Review, prepare, and maintain organizational charts.
• Maintain and update the global legal entity database.
• Support insider‑trading compliance processes, including trading windows, pre‑clearance workflows, and Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 144).
• Conduct research and provide project‑management support for the Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement process.
• Assist the Corporate Secretary team with the preparation, review, and organization of Board and Committee materials, including resolutions and presentation materials.
• Manage the relationship with the company’s stock transfer agent.
• Process and respond to registered shareholder inquiries.
• Support the Finance team with share balancing, stock repurchase activities, and governance‑related information required for financial reporting.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off.
• employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more.
• Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed