Senior Associate, Proxy Voting & Governance Research

The Bank of New York Mellon • Boston, MA

78d • Hybrid

About The Position

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees' growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world's investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide. Recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions of inclusion, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance - and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary. BNY Investments is a division of BNY, one of the world's largest and most-trusted financial services groups. BNY Investments is a leading investment manager, with $2.1 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2024. Through an investor-first approach, the firm brings to clients the best of both worlds: specialist expertise from seven specialist investment managers offering solutions across every major asset class, backed by the strength, stability, and global presence of BNY.

Requirements

• 3 years of total work experience in financial services, with experience related to corporate governance matters preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• The ability to prioritize, analyze, and resolve complex issues under time pressure while maintaining consistent attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and convey it in a clear and concise manner to senior-level audiences.
• Familiarity with emerging trends in corporate governance, shareholder activism, and their impact on proxy voting matters.

Responsibilities

• Support data gathering, benchmarking, and reporting to inform voting decisions and policy positions.
• Review and analyze proxy materials, including annual proxy statements, shareholder proposals, and related filings.
• Work with internal leaders to develop and maintain BNY's corporate governance policies.
• Develop expertise of the proxy voting infrastructure and be able to answer questions and address problems that may arise in the submission of proxy votes.
• Monitor proxy voting operations to ensure all accounts are voted as intended and are in accordance with the appropriate guidelines.
• Conduct and facilitate external engagement meetings to convey BNY's philosophies and strategies on priority topics.
• Monitor changes in SEC regulations and corporate governance standards, providing updates and guidance to senior leaders on how new rules or proposed changes may affect BNY's proxy voting policies.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation
• Benefits and wellbeing programs
• Access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey
• Focus on your health
• Foster your personal resilience
• Reach your financial goals
• Generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees