Corporate Governance Manager
We are seeking a Corporate Governance Manager who will be responsible for ensuring the centralization and integrity of the company’s corporate governance framework. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Legal, this role will join Wellington’s global legal team, working with business leaders and Legal & Compliance colleagues globally who support corporate governance across the regions.
This role supports the Directors of the company’s global corporate boards as well as global executive leadership by managing board and committee operations, maintaining compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and facilitating effective communication between stakeholders. The Corporate Governance Manager serves as a trusted advisor on governance matters and plays a critical role in risk management and regulatory oversight.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and enhance Wellington’s corporate governance framework, including signatory and delegation structures.
- Oversee corporate affiliate Boards and Committees: manage agendas, papers, minutes, actions, and director onboarding.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations, including maintenance of statutory registers and filings.
- Act as a key advisor to Boards and senior management on governance, regulatory developments, and best practice.
- Promote Board effectiveness through timely, accurate management information and governance reporting.
- Oversee third‑party service providers, work in coordination with team members supporting governance globally and ensure governance standards across jurisdictions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in law, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
- Professional certification such as ICSA (Chartered Secretary) or equivalent strongly preferred.
- Minimum 5–7 years in a corporate governance or legal compliance role within financial services.
- Proven experience managing Boards and Committees in a regulated environment.
- Deep knowledge of corporate governance regulations.
- Strong collaboration, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and board management software.
Benefits
Base salary range: EUR 60,000-130,000. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/or Incentives, if eligible. Comprehensive benefits package includes retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, back‑up childcare, tuition/CFA reimbursement, and paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time). Employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week.
As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com.
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