Board Governance Specialist

rgare; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

RGA, a Fortune 200 company, seeks a Board Governance Specialist to support corporate secretary and legal teams in governance administration across subsidiaries. You will coordinate board and committee meetings, manage records, and administer board portal systems with confidentiality and professionalism.

Collaborate with directors, executives, and counsel to ensure compliance with SEC/NYSE requirements and governance best practices, while driving process improvements and global governance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• CGP or governance certification preferred.
• 5+ years supporting board governance or corporate secretary functions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Board and Committee meetings, agendas, materials, and follow-up.
• Administer board portal technology and document management for directors.
• Maintain governance records, resolutions, and compliance with SEC/NYSE.
• Support subsidiary governance, onboarding, and governance assessments.

Skills

Board governance

SEC/NYSE knowledge

Board portal systems

Document management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CGP / governance certification

Tools

BoardVantage

Diligent

Microsoft Office

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 Degree or 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+ years of 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.

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