Board Governance Specialist

RGA; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Global opportunities

Job summary

RGA, a Fortune 200 company focused on life- and health-related solutions, seeks a Board Governance Specialist to support the Corporate Secretary and Legal Department with governance activities across subsidiaries. You will manage board meetings, materials, and record-keeping, while ensuring regulatory compliance and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with directors, executives, and legal counsel to drive governance excellence, administer board portals, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of corporate governance principles and board administration practices.
• Understanding of public company governance requirements and governance documentation.
• Strong organizational, project management, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of Board of Directors and Committee meetings, including scheduling, agendas, materials, logistics, and follow-up activities.
• Partner with the Corporate Secretary and executives to develop meeting agendas and distribute Board materials.
• Administer board portal technology, including document management and user access for directors and leadership.
• Prepare, maintain, and organize Board records, resolutions, and governance documents per retention rules.
• Assist with governance compliance with SEC, NYSE, and other regulatory requirements.
• Support governance for domestic and international subsidiaries, including records and annual requirements.
• Serve as a primary contact for directors and executives on Board activities and communications.
• Coordinate director onboarding, education, and governance assessments.
• Identify opportunities to improve governance processes and implement best practices and technology.
• Assist with special projects led by Corporate Secretary and Legal Department.

Skills

Governance knowledge

Board administration

Organizational skills

Communication

Discretion & confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Governance certification (CGP/Paralegal)

Tools

Board portals (Diligent/BoardVantage)

Job description

You desire impactful work.

You’re RGA ready

RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World's Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

JOB SUMMARY

The Board Governance Specialist supports the Corporate Secretary and Legal Department in the administration of corporate governance activities for RGA and its subsidiaries. This role coordinates Board and Committee operations, manages governance records and board portal activities, and supports compliance with applicable governance and regulatory requirements. Working closely with directors, executive leadership, and legal counsel, the position helps ensure effective governance processes, subsidiary governance administration, and the timely execution of Board-related activities while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, judgment, and confidentiality.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Principal Duties

• Coordinate all aspects of Board of Directors and Committee meetings, including scheduling, agendas, materials, logistics, and follow-up activities.
• Partner with the Corporate Secretary, executives, and business leaders to develop meeting agendas and ensure timely preparation and distribution of Board materials.
• Administer board portal technology, including document management, user access, training, and ongoing support for directors and executive leadership.
• Prepare, maintain, and organize Board and Committee records, resolutions, governance documents, and other official corporate records in accordance with record retention requirements
• Support compliance with applicable corporate governance, SEC, NYSE, and other regulatory requirements through the coordination of governance processes, documentation, and reporting activities
• Assist with governance activities for domestic and international subsidiaries, including maintaining entity records, director and officer information, resolutions, and annual governance requirements
• Serve as a key point of contact for directors, executive leadership, internal stakeholders, and external advisors regarding Board activities, governance matters, and related communications
• Coordinate director onboarding, education programs, annual questionnaires, governance assessments, and other Board effectiveness initiatives
• Identify opportunities to enhance governance processes, improve operational efficiency, and implement governance best practices and technology solutions.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives led by the Corporate Secretary and Legal Department, exercising sound judgment, professionalism, and a high degree of confidentiality

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's Degreeor equivalent experience
• Business Administration, Corporate Governance, Legal Studies, Finance, Public Administration, or related field
• Required
• Certified Corporate Governance Professional (CGP), Paralegal Certification, or Governance-related certification

Experience

• 5+ yearsof experience supporting corporate governance, board operations, corporate secretary functions, legal operations, executive administration, or corporate compliance activities
• Experience working directly with executives, directors, or board members

Preferred

• 7+ years of public company governance, subsidiary governance, legal department, or corporate secretary office experience
• Experience administering board portal systems (e.g., Diligent, BoardVantage)

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of corporate governance principles and board administration practices
• Understanding of public company governance requirements and governance documentation
• Strong organizational, project management, and coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with board members, senior executives and corporate governance team members
• Strong judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency

Preferred

• Knowledge of SEC and NYSE governance requirements
• Experience with board portal technologies (Boardvantage or similar)
• Knowledge of subsidiary governance and entity management systems
• Governance process improvement and project management experience
• Experience supporting global governance operations

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What you can expect from RGA

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.

• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.

• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.

We’re excited to get to know you and connect your unique skills with our global opportunities. To create a modern and seamless experience, we use artificial intelligence (AI) in parts of our preliminary screening process. This technology helps us personalize job recommendations, automate interview scheduling, evaluate candidates based solely on experience—without considering name, gender, or other personal details—and provide real-time answers through our chatbot. AI is used only during early screening and never makes hiring decisions. Your RGA recruiter will work closely with you every step of the way to ensure the process feels personal, thoughtful, and focused on you.

Compensation Range

$89,310.00 - $134,870.00 Annual

Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.

RGA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.