7+ years of experience in corporate governance, executive compensation, or shareholder engagement
Strong writing skills with exceptional attention to detail
Knowledge of proxy disclosure and shareholder proposal matters
Familiarity with TCFD, ISSB, SASB, GRI, and TNFD reporting frameworks
Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and proactive trend monitoring
Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure
Responsibilities
Lead development of proxy statements and governance communications
Counsel clients through high-risk annual meeting situations
Serve as a senior advisor on governance and investor relations issues
Provide strategic counsel on executive compensation matters
Mentor junior team members and review client deliverables
Advise on corporate sustainability strategies and reporting
Support development of corporate sustainability reports
Benefits
Collaborative work environment
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
Engagement with high-profile clients and projects
Involvement in thought leadership and business development initiatives
Focus on innovative solutions and industry best practices
Full Job Description
This role is a critical position within our Governance & Corporate Stewardship (GCS) team. The team offers Joele Frank clients strategic guidance on corporate governance, shareholder engagement and sustainability reporting. We work closely with company executives and boards of directors to identify their critical risks and opportunities and develop strategic communications in support of their governance and corporate responsibility programs.
We look for people with a special combination of intelligence, curiosity and talent. Members of the Joele Frank team are thoughtful communicators and strong writers who thrive on tackling challenging, fast-paced situations in a collaborative environment. This particular role requires someone with corporate governance and sustainability expertise, an ability to think critically about company vulnerabilities and strengths and deliver strategic advice to senior corporate leaders.
Primary responsibilities include:
Lead the development of proxy statements and other governance communications, translating complex compensation, governance and strategic matters into clear, compelling investor-facing narratives
Counsel clients through contested or high-risk annual meeting situations, including shareholder activism, proxy advisor opposition, vote solicitation challenges, supplemental disclosures and engagement with institutional investors and proxy advisory firms
Serve as a senior client advisor on governance and investor relations issues, anticipating emerging risks and developing effective strategies to build shareholder support, including preparation of annual meeting materials, talking points, investor Q&A, briefing documents and post-engagement follow-up
Provide strategic counsel on complex executive compensation matters, including special and retention awards, performance-based equity programs, incentive plan design, pay-for-performance alignment and anticipated shareholder and proxy advisor perceptions
Mentor and oversee junior team members, provide substantive review of client deliverables and contribute to the firm's thought leadership, business development and client relationship management efforts
Provide counsel on corporate sustainability strategies and reporting, aligned with long-term business objectives
Support full development of corporate sustainability reports, including stakeholder interviews and narrative development, in close collaboration with the Design team
Candidates should possess the following:
7+ years of experience in corporate governance, executive compensation, shareholder engagement or related strategic communications, with demonstrated knowledge of proxy disclosure, annual meeting and shareholder proposal matters, evolving governance expectations and the regulatory landscape, and institutional investor and proxy advisor perspectives
Well-developed critical thinking, exceptional writing skills and attention to detail
Familiarity with TCFD, ISSB, SASB, GRI and TNFD reporting frameworks
Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and proactively monitors emerging trends, industry developments and best practices to drive innovative solutions and informed decision-making
Collaborates effectively with colleagues, demonstrating flexibility and a strong commitment to doing what it takes to achieve shared goals and delivering results under changing priorities
The ability to effectively organize and prioritize multiple projects while under intense pressure and time constraints
