S&P Global, Inc

Board Operations, Communications & Special Projects

S&P Global, Inc • $100K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in New Jersey, US
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 10+ years in corporate governance, legal operations, or executive-level project management within a public company
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degrees or governance certifications preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, emphasizing analytical and reporting skills
  • Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and negotiation abilities
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to thoroughness and diligence
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong planning and organizational skills, capable of multitasking in a fast-paced setting

Responsibilities

  • Assist in drafting and managing board and committee documents, including minutes and agendas
  • Coordinate and execute board meetings, handling logistics and material distribution
  • Establish frameworks for cataloging Board resolutions and meeting minutes
  • Help prepare the proxy statement and annual report, managing vendor coordination
  • Assist in creating materials for annual shareholder meetings, coordinating with relevant parties
  • Conduct initial reviews and summarize insights from director surveys
  • Support the educational orientation program for new board members
  • Act as the central contact for independent directors regarding logistics and requests

Benefits

  • Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
  • Crucial support role to the Board of Directors and the wider company
  • Ownership of independent projects with cross-company collaboration
  • Exposure to senior leadership initiatives led by CLO/Chief of Staff
  • Opportunities for growth and development
  • Membership in a high-performing, impactful team
Full Job Description
Board Operations, Communications & Special Projects
TheRole: Board Operations (Office of the CLO)
Grade: 13 (for internal only)
The Location: Virtual / VA

The Team: You will serve as a strategic, operational, and communications leader managing the lifecycle and governance workflows of the company's Board of Directors and its Committees. Reporting to the CLO's Chief of Staff, this role operates as a high-impact liaison, bridging executive management and independent directors (in addition to a variety of special projects assigned by the Chief of Staff and CLO).

The Impact: You will work in a dynamic, client-facing environment and will have the opportunity to work independently and be part of a Legal, Risk, Compliance & Government Affairs team that provides crucial support to the Board and the company as a whole. Using independent leadership, you will coordinate and complete projects ranging from written product, PowerPoint presentations and Excel analysis. You will track and drive action and follow up on key projects and initiatives. You will handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously mixing up longer-term projects with the urgency of immediate demands. This role would suit a self-starter with a 'roll-up-your sleeves' problem-solving attitude with low ego, high EQ and utmost discretion who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has the ability to respond to requests with urgency, organization and enthusiasm whilst learning, collaborating and having fun!

What's in it for you:
  • Dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Provide crucial support to Mobility Global's Board of Directors, and the company at large
  • Ownership of independent projects and collaborate with stakeholders across the company
  • Exposure to company-initiatives and projects led by the Chief of Staff and/or CLO
  • Opportunity for growth and development
  • A member of a high-performing, high-impact team


Responsibilities:
Board Planning, Execution & Support (~65%)
  • Assist with the drafting and management of board and committee minutes, agendas, calendars, charters/guidelines, written consents, routine legal resolutions, secretary certificates, powers of attorney, and other board documents
  • Assist with the coordination and execution of board meetings, including management of meeting logistics and distribution of materials through the electronic board distribution portal
  • Assist the legal team by establishing corporate frameworks for cataloging Board resolutions and meeting minutes.
  • Assist with the preparation (including through wDesk) of the proxy statement and annual report, including assistance with vendor coordination, annual meeting activities and direct coordination with appropriate functions across the business to obtain information required for filings
  • Assist with the preparation of annual shareholder meeting materials, including assistance with the meeting script, ballots, and logistics, and coordination with the inspector of elections and transfer agent
  • Assist with the creation, distribution, initial review, and summary of key findings/insights of director and officer questionnaires and the annual board survey
  • Support the ongoing educational curriculum and structural orientation program for incoming board members
  • Benchmark best practices on various governance topics and make recommendations
  • Act as the central point of contact for independent directors regarding meeting schedules, corporate expenses, and specialized information requests
  • Review, edit, and refine cross-functional executive presentations and committee briefings to ensure narrative consistency, tone precision, and a clarity before board submission
  • Author quarterly or monthly dashboard summaries, market briefing notes, and critical event memos dispatched to independent directors between formal sessions, or as pre-reads to supplement in room discussions
  • Draft summaries and email communications to the Board with key updates and developments
  • Update governance and other relevant information on the NYSE site and external company website in coordination with the Corporate Legal & Investor Relations team


Communications and Special Projects (~35%)
  • Perform special projects and responsibilities assigned by the Chief of Staff (e.g., assist with company CR reporting and surveys, departmental communications, topical briefings)
  • Support the effective flow of information and decision-making by the Chief of Staff and CLO


Fundamental functional competencies
Problem solving: Break a problem into its small, modular pieces to develop a methodical approach to solution
  • Listens to understand problem, its components and interdependencies
  • Considers a multitude of outcomes and implications and how they relate to the business outcomes
  • Proactively find solutions


Execution & Project Management: Build and execute a project plan including: project timeline, interdependencies, key owners and stakeholders
  • Execute project tasks and manages project plan with guidance from manager
  • Can manage to deadlines
  • Communicate potential risks


Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication including storytelling and slide writing
  • Clear, structured written and verbal communication with team and stakeholders
  • The ability to concisely present information and data


Behavioral Attributes
  • Always willing to learn, do thorough research, fact-finding, gather knowledge and not afraid to ask questions
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and complexity
  • Able to acclimate and adapt quickly (to new projects, ways of working, and colleagues)
  • Has grit, even when the right path is unclear
  • Takes ownership of work
  • Comfortable and eager to develop technological solutions and replicable procedures
  • Able to work in a capacity with strict privacy and confidentiality requirements inside and outside the Company
  • Resourceful, collaborative and inclusive
  • Low ego & works toward the greater good of the team and project


Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of progressive corporate governance, legal operations, or executive-level project management experience within a publicly traded company
  • Bachelor's degree required. Advanced operational or business designations (e.g., MBA, CAP, or corporate governance certifications) are preferred
  • Analytical and reporting capabilities (Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Strong critical thinking, problem solving and negotiating skills, with the ability to apply those skills to a wide range of issues
  • Must be highly detail-orientated, thorough, and diligent
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines, efficiently multitask, and prioritize work for several simultaneous tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Uncompromising ethics with a documented history of protecting highly confidential insider information. Comfortable communicating with institutional leaders, boards, and executive staff


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience preparing, managing and maintaining board minutes, agendas, shareholder meeting materials, and corporate recordkeeping
  • Experience with Diligent or similar electronic distribution portal for board materials is a plus
  • Notary certification a plus


MOBILITY
Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only): Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits that we provide to our employees, please click here.

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Learn more about S&P Global, Inc
Size
22,850 employees
Market Cap
$107.6 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$2.3 billion
Founded
1888
5 Year Trend
+7.9%
Revenue
$7.4 billion
NASDAQ
SPGI
* Ladders Estimates

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