**When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.** We're on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big. Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We're changing. Because students need a better way. We're looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students-and for each other. This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It's where you're empowered to bring your authentic self to work. Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you-from physical and mental to financial and professional. You'll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more. We're obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking "why not?" when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills. Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education. **What You'll Contribute** The Manager, Corporate Governance is responsible for assisting the corporate secretary relative to the operations of SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries, including Sallie Mae Bank. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: (i) coordinating the corporate secretary functions at SLM Corporation and Sallie Mae Bank; (ii) creating, managing and enhancing procedures related to matters handled by the office of the corporate secretary, and (iii) managing multiple company governance operations, including, subsidiary administration and maintenance, officer appointments. The Manager, Corporate Governance is a high visibility position. The incumbent will be responsible for driving the error-free creation of the materials noted herein, executing recurring controls and performing additional research to drive process enhancements and alignment within the Legal Department. Applicant will work closely with all levels of management within SLM Corporation and Sallie Mae Bank to provide a high level of professional service. Position will be based in Newark, Delaware. The incumbent must possess discipline, discretion and leadership skills and have the ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment. These skills and characteristics are a requirement to be successful in this role. They will be a motivated self-starter with a passion for digging into data and communicating noteworthy trends to senior management for use in corporate governance oversight and regulatory relations. They will be responsible not only for the reporting of the data (the "what"), but also determining what is driving the performance (the "why" and "how"). **What You'll Do** **Corporate Secretary Functions** + Supports the corporate secretary and assistant secretaries in production and maintenance of SLM Corporation and Sallie Mae Bank board materials and records, including board and committee communications and minutes; + Conducting and overseeing corporate governance and other legal research and analysis provided by the corporate secretary and assistant secretaries, as well as the preparation of legal documentation, correspondence with clients and attorneys, and other materials + Supports the corporate secretary and assistant secretaries in planning board and committee meetings; + Leads company governance operations, including maintaining good standing, corporate record books, officer appointments, and licensing of all subsidiaries. + Creating, managing and enhancing procedures related to matters handled by the office of the corporate secretary + Assist with preparation and filing of annual certifications and other reports with NASDAQ; and + Involvement with all aspects of officer and director stock transactions, including preparation of Section 16 reports. + Overseeing projects and project teams and monitoring progress to ensure timely completion of tasks + Manage and maintain of CSC and CT databases and ensure annual filings are completed accurately and timely. + Maintain records of the corporation and all subsidiaries, authorizations and officer appointments and, in cooperation with HR, ensure compliance with banking regulations related to dual officer arrangements + Coordinate payment of corporate franchise taxes for all subsidiaries + Support Attorneys in research and ad-hoc analysis with new product support, including but not limited to, new vendor and contract reviews. + Complete the SOX Control and other risk and control processes on behalf of Legal. Other duties as required _The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this role._ **What you have** Minimum education, skills and experience required. + Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and corporate governance codes, such as Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SEC rules, and stock exchange listing requirements. + Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, with the ability to analyze governance issues and assist in implementing practical solutions. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at different levels of the organization. + Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with corporate governance software or systems is advantageous. Preferred education, skills, and experience. + Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, law, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certifications in corporate governance or related disciplines are advantageous. + 5+ years of experience in corporate governance, compliance, legal, or a related role, with knowledge of corporate governance principles, regulations, and best practices. **The Americans with Disabilities Act** _The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the "essential functions" of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function._ **Feeling your best helps you do your best:** **Our benefits take care of the whole you-so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).** + Competitive base salaries + Bonus incentives + Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed + Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match + Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more + Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance + Flexible hybrid working arrangements. + Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs + Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware) + Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives + Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs + Career development and training opportunities Not the right fit? 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