Governance & Compliance Analyst (Remote 1 Day/Week)

NBA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Wellbeing allowance

Educational assistance

Mental health resources

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The NBA, through the WNBA League Operations department, seeks an Associate Manager to oversee Basketball Administration & Compliance tasks. You will work with contract management, roster changes, and salary cap reviews while supporting event logistics and process improvements.

Ideal candidates have a strong Excel background, 2+ years post-grad experience, and a passion for women’s basketball, ethics, and governance. The role offers a remote option one day per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; JD, MBA, or finance background a plus.
• 2+ years post graduate experience and strong data interpretation skills.
• High integrity, ethics, and commitment to compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong relationship-building capabilities and proactive mindset.
• Proficient project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Basketball Administration and Compliance function across roster management, contracts review, payroll changes, and salary cap compliance.
• Serve as liaison with General Managers for roster, free agency, trades, and player movement inquiries.
• Coordinate compensation data with team payroll contacts, including base salaries and bonuses.
• Assist in determining Shared Basketball Revenue (SBR) and support PATA system operations.
• Help develop new departmental processes for Basketball Administration and compliance.
• Assist with logistics for key WNBA events such as Draft, All-Star, and Playoffs.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Relationship building

Proactive/adaptive

Attention to quality and ethics

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD / MBA / Finance background

Tools

Excel

Job description

The NBA, through the WNBA League Operations department, seeks an Associate Manager to oversee Basketball Administration & Compliance tasks. You will work with contract management, roster changes, and salary cap reviews while supporting event logistics and process improvements.

Ideal candidates have a strong Excel background, 2+ years post-grad experience, and a passion for women’s basketball, ethics, and governance. The role offers a remote option one day per week.