Senior Manager of Board Advisory

Nasdaq•Boston, MA

19h•$98,000 - $181,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Nasdaq Governance Solutions is looking for a seasoned governance expert to join our team as a Director of Board Advisory.. This position will serve as an advisor to boards of directors of public, private, and non-profit corporations helping them assess and enhance the quality of governance and the board’s effectiveness.. The Director of Board Advisory will work in the Compliance and Board Advisory business unit to foster growth in Nasdaq's overall Governance Solutions and will create and maintain relationships to board members, executives, and business leaders globally. Together with an ambitious and dynamic business agenda, Nasdaq offers continuous professional development, new, modern and inspiring offices, the opportunity to work with a global team of professionals, and the freedom to directly create a positive impact on the business.

Requirements

Experience with public company reporting obligations and a general understanding of trends and regulations related to corporations and corporate governance
Exceptional written and verbal communication in English with demonstrated experience presenting to boards and/or C-suite executives in virtual and in-person environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and reconcile complex circumstances
A team-first mentality and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional groups
Strong time management skills and the ability to work well under tight deadlines
Passion for sharing knowledge and desire to continuously learn about emerging corporate governance practices across diverse industries, company sizes, and geographies
Bachelor of Arts or Science, preferably in a business or legal field
10 years of experience in business, +5 years of experience in a relevant role advising clients on corporate governance-related matters and/or advising boards and/or executives
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; Nasdaq will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Nice To Haves

Law degree (preferred active legal license) and/or MBA (or equivalent)
Has worked in law firm, consulting firm, corporate legal department, or corporate secretary’s department

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with board members, CEOs, corporate secretaries (or equivalent), attorneys, professional services firms, trade associations, issuers, regulators, and others in the corporate governance.
Facilitate clients’ board and management evaluation processes, develop action plans from evaluation results, and act as a strategic governance advisor to the board and management.
Facilitate board education sessions and counsel clients through governance advisory engagements to enable effective governance practices.
Represent Nasdaq by participating as a speaker at industry events, conferences and panels; and engage in broadcast and other media, including Nasdaq’s own.
Develop thought leadership articles and ; contribute content for webinars and other client- and external-facing events.
Conduct research and analysis for governance research and publications.
Support business development and sales initiatives for Nasdaq Governance Solutions.
Lead educational sessions on corporate governance for internal stakeholders and collaborate with internal leaders to expand our service and software capabilities that support our corporate governance offerings.