Governance & Compliance Manager — Board Operations

Fedcap Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

FSA

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

EAP

Job summary

Fedcap Group seeks a Manager Board Governance and Compliance in New York to strengthen board operations and internal compliance within the Risk Management Division. You will collaborate with the General Counsel and executive leadership to standardize governance practices across the enterprise.

The role requires substantial experience with boards, governance initiatives, and audits, with proven skills in communication, project management, and recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-7 years of progressive experience supporting executive leadership, board governance, compliance activities, database management, governance administration, or high-level organizational operations, nonprofit experience a plus.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Boards of Directors, executive leadership teams, governance committees, and board recruitment initiatives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience preparing executive-level reports, governance communications, presentations, and board materials.
• Proven ability to influence and build credibility with Board members, Executive Directors, C-suite leaders, and senior stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, project management, and recordkeeping skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while exercising sound judgment and discretion.
• Experience establishing governance processes, centralizing documentation, and driving operational efficiencies across multiple entities or business units preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams), and board management software (Board Effect preferred).
• Experience coordinating projects, programs, or administrative operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with audits, quality assurance, quality control, or internal controls.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a centralized governance framework across The Fedcap Group and its affiliated organizations, driving consistency, operational efficiency, and governance best practices.
• Ensure the complete and proper preparation, drafting, review, and distribution of board agendas, reports, presentations, resolutions, and governance materials, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery.
• Support engagement strategies in partnership with Executive Directors and organizational leadership to enhance board effectiveness and long-term sustainability.
• Establish and manage an annual governance calendar that aligns Board and committee meetings, governance milestones, board development activities, and enterprise reporting requirements across the organization.
• Partner with Executive Directors and senior leadership teams to coordinate board reporting, communications, and supporting materials while ensuring consistency in messaging, branding, and governance standards.
• Develop and maintain a strategic cadence of board communications and engagement activities to strengthen participation and alignment among board members and organizational leadership.
• Establish and maintain centralized governance records, policies, board documentation, and historical archives to support compliance, organizational continuity, and institutional knowledge.
• Collaborate closely with the General Counsel and executive leadership to ensure governance practices, bylaws, policies, and board activities align with organizational requirements and governance best practices.
• Oversee board compliance, orientation, training, and ongoing director education programs to ensure adherence to governance standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage board administration activities, including board portals, attendance tracking, committee participation, meeting minutes, action items, and governance follow-through.
• Provide executive-level administrator support for compliance, governance, and internal audit activities.
• Serve as the primary administrator liaison for internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance assessments.
• Monitor compliance and audit milestones, ensuring timely completion of documentation and executive action items.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen governance, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Coordinate compliance initiatives and assist in maintaining adherence to regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and governance standards.
• Support the planning, coordination, and administration of internal audits, including scheduling, documentation, issue tracking, and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Prepare executive reports, compliance updates, audit materials, and governance documentation for senior leadership and Board review.
• Support administrative operations related to Risk Management operations
• Occasional evening or weekend availability and travel may be required.

Skills

Board governance

Executive support

Compliance

Communication

Project management

Recordkeeping

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Audits

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Board Effect

Zoom/Teams

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fedcap Group seeks a Manager Board Governance and Compliance in New York to strengthen board operations and internal compliance within the Risk Management Division. You will collaborate with the General Counsel and executive leadership to standardize governance practices across the enterprise.

The role requires substantial experience with boards, governance initiatives, and audits, with proven skills in communication, project management, and recordkeeping.