Governance Analyst (12 months FTC)

Job Purpose

The Governance Analyst is responsible for the implementation of robust and proportionate corporate governance processes for group entities globally. This includes partnering with a US and UK based team members and other global stakeholders to complete all necessary actions to facilitate proper board operations as well as the management of a range of corporate governance processes to support group-wide corporate governance. As needed the role will complete governance related research and complete corporate filing requirements.
 

Responsibilities

• Administer governance operations procedures designed to facilitate the completion of approximately forty board and committee meetings annually across the group.  This includes the management of workflows for the development, aggregation and recording of board/committee meeting materials, meeting minutes, traction reports, meeting logistics and other activities in support of board operations globally.
• Support the development and management of board meeting agendas, board resolutions and meeting minutes. Partner with stakeholders globally to organize the collection of meeting materials for board/committee meetings. Review and/or produce clear and concise reports for board meetings or senior management as needed. Produce board or committee minutes as needed.
• Subject matter expert for the board portal and related implementation procedures; support staff training as it relates to the board portal.
• Within the corporate repository, complete record keeping activities in relation to global board operations and other governance activities. 
• Complete and/or assist with corporate information requests or document productions in support of global regulatory exams, internal audits and other client or vendor due diligence reviews.
• As directed, assist in or complete special projects / assignments on an as needed basis in support of governance initiatives such as: corporate structure changes or entity/branch formation.
• Assist in the completion of periodic effectiveness surveys for all group boards and certain key functions including risk, compliance and internal audit.
   

Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of board operations, board resolution development, board surveys, director training, or the completion of other related corporate governance activities. Experience of supporting governance requirements in an international setting will be an advantage.
• Prior research experience focused on  corporations law, or financial services industry rules in either a governance, legal, compliance, policy development, regulator.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well to stakeholders and colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail and exemplary drafting and proofing abilities.
• Excellent reading comprehension skill with the ability to decipher complex concepts in a legislative format.
• Extremely organized with commitment to maintaining user-friendly systems, procedures and records.
• Ability to prioritize complex and competing demands and highly competent at multitasking.
• Be a collaborative team player with a flexible approach.
• Be able to identify and recommend improvements to existing processes, to align with developments in governance practice and improve effectiveness and efficiency.
   

AM BEST Company

Founded in 1899, AM Best is now the largest credit rating agency in the world specializing in the insurance industry. Headquartered in the United States, the company does business in over 100 countries with regional offices in New York, London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City.  

AM Best’s vision is to be the world's most recognized, accepted and respected full service credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.  The Group’s purpose is to strengthen the overall financial condition and operating performance of the insurance industry in support of economic growth and well-being through the provision of timely, accurate, comprehensive and insightful information.  

AM Best rating services assesses the creditworthiness of and/or reports on over 16,000 insurance companies worldwide. Our credit ratings summarize our opinion on an insurance company’s ability to pay claims, debts and other financial obligations in a timely manner. Our commentary, research and analysis provide additional insight. 

AM Best information services integrates credit ratings, commentary, research and analysis with insurance news, financial data and thought leadership to help consumers and professionals make more informed personal and business decisions. Our customers include agents, brokers, investors, regulators, educators and policyholders interested in measuring and managing insurance-related risks. 

AM Best fosters ingenuity, insight and integrity in its people by placing a high value on experience, fairness, focus, innovation, and knowledge.