Governance and Sustainability AVP at Jefferies

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Aug, 26

Salary

115000.0

Posted On

27 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Corporate Governance, Sustainability Reporting, Proxy Disclosures, Board Operations, Calendar Management, Document Management, Stakeholder Coordination, Microsoft Office, Regulatory Compliance, Executive Support, Travel Coordination, Financial Services Knowledge

Industry

Investment Banking

Description

Role Overview Jefferies is seeking a high-performing Governance and Sustainability Junior Associate (AVP) to support the firm’s corporate governance and sustainability programs, with a focus on legal, compliance, and disclosure-related work. This role supports board and committee processes, regulatory and proxy disclosures, sustainability reporting, and corporate records, and works closely with Legal, Compliance, and senior management, including regular interaction with C-suite executives. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure financial services environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities while serving as a trusted partner to senior leadership. Key Responsibilities * Support governance and sustainability data collection, documentation, and reporting processes. * Assist with the preparation and coordination of governance and sustainability disclosures, including proxy statement materials, sustainability reports, and regulatory or stakeholder questionnaires. * Support board and committee operations, including meeting logistics, agendas, board materials, minutes, and related approvals. * Maintain and update governance documents, policies, committee charters, corporate records, and entity documentation. * Track director information, committee assignments, attendance, and key governance deadlines. * Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Finance, Risk, HR, Internal Audit, and other internal teams to gather accurate and timely information for due diligence and other requests. * Manage Investor Day registrations and support the Investor Day event team. * Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior executives, including complex calendar management across multiple time zones. * Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements for the Board of Directors including itineraries, visas, and expense reconciliation. * Prepare, edit, and format presentations, correspondence, and reports with a high level of accuracy and professionalism. * Manage meeting logistics, including scheduling, agendas, materials, conference room setup, and virtual meeting coordination. * Serve as a key point of contact between executives and internal/external stakeholders, screening calls and communications as appropriate. * Handle highly confidential information with discretion and sound judgment. * Assist with ad hoc projects, event coordination, and departmental initiatives. * Track expenses and process invoices in compliance with firm policies. * Anticipate executive needs and proactively resolve administrative issues before they escalate. Required Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree required. * Minimum of 3+ years of experience supporting senior executives in investment banking, financial services, or a professional services environment. * Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and document management capabilities. * Demonstrated ability to manage complex calendars and high-volume scheduling across time zones. * Ability to prioritize, multitask, and remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment. * High degree of professionalism, discretion, integrity, and ability to manage confidential information. Preferred Qualifications * Paralegal certificate or comparable corporate/legal experience. * Experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or corporate secretarial/governance function. * Familiarity with public company disclosures, proxy statements, or compliance-driven environments. * Exposure to sustainability reporting frameworks or related regulatory requirements. * Experience interacting with senior executives and supporting board-level processes. * Exposure to investment banking, capital markets, or asset management environments. * Ability to work extended or flexible hours as business needs require. Primary Location: New York Full Time Salary Range of $90,000 - $115,000 #LI-MB1 Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments. At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients. Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law. The salary offered will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.

Responsibilities

Support corporate governance and sustainability programs, including the preparation of proxy statements and sustainability reports. Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Board of Directors and C-suite executives.