Corporate Governance Manager

Wellington Management

Corporate Governance Manager at Wellington Management ensuring corporate governance integrity and compliance. Responsible for board operations and serving as a trusted governance advisor.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 €60,000 - €130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

retirement plan
health and wellbeing
dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage
health savings account
flexible spending accounts and commuter program
employee assistance program
life and disability insurance
adoption assistance
back-up childcare
tuition/CFA reimbursement
paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time)

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Hard Skills & Tools

corporate governancelegal compliancestatutory registersregulatory obligationsgovernance reportingBoard managementagenda managementdirector onboardingthird-party service managementstakeholder management

Soft Skills

collaborationorganizational skillsattention to detailconfidential information management

Certifications

ICSA (Chartered Secretary)