Director, Governance, Corporate Stewardship

Joele Frank

. Lead development of proxy statements and other governance communications .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $250,000 - $330,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate governance, executive compensation, and shareholder engagement, with a strong focus on strategic communications and stakeholder management. Proven ability to develop governance communications and sustainability reports while mentoring junior team members and managing client relationships.

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Corporate Governance ExpertiseExecutive Compensation StrategyShareholder EngagementProxy Disclosure KnowledgeSustainability Reporting Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Proxy DisclosureAnnual Meeting PreparationExecutive Compensation DesignStakeholder InterviewsGovernance Communication DevelopmentVote Solicitation StrategiesSupplemental Disclosure PreparationInvestor Q&A DevelopmentCritical ThinkingAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Exceptional Writing SkillsIntellectual CuriosityCollaborationOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work Under Pressure

Industry Keywords

TCFDISSBSASBGRITNFDShareholder ActivismProxy Advisor PerspectivesRegulatory LandscapeCorporate SustainabilityInvestor Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of proxy statements and other governance communications
Counsel clients through contested or high-risk annual meeting situations, shareholder activism, proxy advisor opposition, vote solicitation challenges, supplemental disclosures and institutional investor engagement
Serve as a senior client advisor on governance and investor relations issues
Develop strategies to build shareholder support and prepare annual meeting materials, talking points, investor Q&A, briefing documents and post-engagement follow-up
Provide strategic counsel on executive compensation matters, including awards, equity programs, incentive plan design and pay-for-performance alignment
Mentor and oversee junior team members and review client deliverables
Contribute to thought leadership, business development and client relationship-management efforts
Advise on corporate sustainability strategies and reporting
Support development of corporate sustainability reports, including stakeholder interviews and narrative development, in collaboration with the Design team

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in corporate governance, executive compensation, shareholder engagement or related strategic communications
Demonstrated knowledge of proxy disclosure, annual meeting and shareholder proposal matters, evolving governance expectations, the regulatory landscape, and institutional investor and proxy advisor perspectives
Well-developed critical thinking, exceptional writing skills and attention to detail
Familiarity with TCFD, ISSB, SASB, GRI and TNFD reporting frameworks
Intellectual curiosity and proactive monitoring of emerging trends, industry developments and best practices
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and deliver results under changing priorities
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects under intense pressure and time constraints
Must be eligible to work in the United States