Senior Manager - Board Advisory EMEA | London, UK

Nasdaq; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Manager in London, driving governance excellence through advisory services. This role focuses on supporting clients with board evaluations and governance insights. Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package, including a bonus, and be part of a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension plan

Health and dental insurance

Career development programs

25 days of annual vacation plus flex days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in governance advisory, board performance assessment, or company law.
• Experience with C-level stakeholders and management of multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Support Nasdaq Board Advisory's growth in EMEA and globally.
• Deliver insights across governance solutions and services with a focus on board evaluations.
• Educate internal stakeholders on governance matters.

Skills

Client engagement

Analytical skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Manager based in London to join the Nasdaq Board Advisory practice within our wider Nasdaq Governance Solutions team.

Our Governance Solutions products and services help public, private, and non-profit organizations worldwide streamline meeting processes, accelerate decision-making, and drive governance excellence; and our growing Board Advisory practice is established as a leading provider of board evaluations and related services across numerous EMEA markets.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Nasdaq Board Advisory's continued growth in EMEA and globally, contributing to the winning of advisory projects critical to our clients' future success.
• Delivering valuable insights and support for our clients in the EMEA region across our suite of solutions and services, with a strong focus on board evaluations.
• Educating and advising internal stakeholders including Sales, Account Management and Client Service teams on board effectiveness and governance matters.
• Supporting the growth of the Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence in EMEA and globally by contributing to the development of thought leadership, event speaking and other community-building initiatives for directors and governance leaders.
• Continually developing working knowledge of board governance and related practices including legal and regulatory requirements as well as real-world approaches.
• Acting as a 'trusted advisor' to our clients and other partners on governance matters.
• Developing positive relationships with internal stakeholders across Nasdaq.

Requirements

• Proven experience in governance advisory, board performance assessment, board administration or company law.
• A keen interest in governance and the critical role it has in delivering a sustainable future.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple projects at a time, end-to-end.
• Excellent client engagement skills, including building and managing senior client relationships, leading proposals and pitches, and presenting to Boards.
• Experience of engaging and interacting with board and C-level client stakeholders.
• Comfortable working with all levels of an organisation.
• Positive attitude and deep customer service orientation.
• Strong analytical, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• A relevant professional qualification and/or membership of a relevant professional body (preferred).

Why Join Us?

Nasdaq UK offers our employees a strong compensation package that includes an annual bonus, equity grant, and access to an employee stock purchase program. Employees receive 25 days of annual vacation (plus 1 additional flex day every two months), pension plan, health and dental insurance, career development programs, and more. We advocate flexible ways of working and have a hybrid remote/in-office setting with 2 days per week in the office.

What happens now? Our London office is located in Bishopsgate and is easily accessed via multiple public transport options. The building offers a member's gym, bike park, food stalls and proximity to a variety of restaurants, shops and markets. If you think you would thrive in this role, then we would love to hear from you!

This is a full-time position in our London office. Please submit your application in English as soon as possible, as we are interviewing on a rolling basis.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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