Executive Governance & DRC Programs Specialist

CFA Institute; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary incentive bonus

12% employer pension contribution

Comprehensive medical benefits

Flexible work options

Job summary

CFA Institute is seeking a Specialist, Governance and DRC Support to help coordinate Board of Governors and Disciplinary Review Committee activities, manage governance projects, and maintain confidential records. You will interact with senior executives and volunteers, owning processes and improving efficiency.

The role offers exposure to governance, disciplinary processes, and legal-related work within CFA Institute, with opportunities to shape how the work is done and evolve the role over time.

Qualifications

• Experience providing high-level administrative, operational, legal or governance support where discretion and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to prepare professional agendas, meeting materials and minutes.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities supporting the Board of Governors and DRC, ensuring meetings and follow-up are organised and professional.
• Own governance projects, including entity management and shifting priorities.
• Prepare and distribute agendas, meeting materials and communications; produce accurate minutes and action tracking.
• Maintain confidential governance and disciplinary records and case management systems.
• Coordinate volunteer onboarding, disclosures, and system access.
• Support the nominations process, including applications, meetings and logistics.
• Coordinate logistics for governance and training activities, including travel and scheduling.
• Engage with senior executives and volunteers across CFA Institute with appropriate communication style.
• Support training materials, workshops and working-group activities.
• Process reimbursements, invoices and other admin docs.

Skills

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Discretion & confidentiality

Administrative support

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Collaboration tools

Job description

CFA Institute is seeking a Specialist, Governance and DRC Support to help coordinate Board of Governors and Disciplinary Review Committee activities, manage governance projects, and maintain confidential records. You will interact with senior executives and volunteers, owning processes and improving efficiency.

The role offers exposure to governance, disciplinary processes, and legal-related work within CFA Institute, with opportunities to shape how the work is done and evolve the role over time.