Corporate Governance Specialist

Corporate Governance Specialist

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Paralegal Certificate preferred)
• 3-5 years’ experience in corporate governance, compliance, KYC, or legal entity management required
• 1+ years of experience with entity verification and validation, KYC checks, contract review, and I-9 compliance

Responsibilities

• Review and organize documentation criteria for verifying organizations, including beneficial ownership and sanctions checks in collaboration with the Company’s product team
• Conduct KYC checks on organizations, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies
• Provide contract management support for the Product team, including reviewing templates, tracking redlines, liaisoning with the Legal department, and managing execution status for product-related agreements
• Provide training and support for member services regarding state registry navigation, field interpretations, and organization validation in official/ government records
• Consult and provide advice to R&D teams regarding entity validation processes
• Manage projects related to compliance initiatives, process improvements, and other key departmental objectives. This includes developing project plans, tracking progress, managing resources, and communicating updates to stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of business entity types (corporation, LLC, etc.), state entity registries, KYC processes, and associated regulatory matters
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Flexibility and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced dynamic environment
• ISO or other framework experience a plus; PMI certification a plus