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Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles, corporate governance, and regulatory environments; * Experience in gathering, standardizing, and analyzing voluminous transactional data;

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level corporate governance in the United States is $144,688.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $103,000.00 and $174,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Entry level corporate governance jobs are positions designed for individuals who are new to the field of corporate governance, typically recent graduates or professionals with limited experience. These roles involve supporting the implementation of policies and procedures that ensure an organization operates ethically, legally, and in accordance with internal and external regulations. Employees in these positions often assist with compliance tasks, prepare reports, help organize board meetings, and maintain documentation. Entry level roles provide foundational knowledge of governance practices and often serve as a stepping stone to more senior positions in compliance, risk management, or company secretarial work.

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Index Governance Analyst

TMX Group Limited

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manage the central repository of governance documents, ensuring version control and review tracking.

  • Assist in client due diligence processes and respond to inquiries regarding index methodology.

  • Support the drafting, publishing, and maintenance of index methodologies and ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.

Job description

Venture outside the ordinary - TMX Careers
The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations enhancing capital markets. United as a global team, we're connecting cross-functionally, traversing industries and geographies, moving opportunity into action, advancing global economic growth, and propelling progress. Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we're powering some of the nation's most critical systems, fueling capital formation and innovation, bringing increased opportunity to business visionaries, product ingenuity to consumers, and career exploration to our team.
Ready to be part of the action?
The Index Governance Analyst is essential to the day-to-day administration of VettaFi's benchmark control framework. Operating across our $87 billion global index suite (covering equity, factor, thematic, and fixed-income assets), this role focuses on maintaining our extensive library of policies and methodologies, tracking compliance attestations, and ensuring all governance activities are impeccably documented for audit trails. This is an exceptional entry-level opportunity to gain deep exposure to index product development, quantitative regulatory compliance, and benchmark operations.
Key Responsibilities
  • Governance Administration: Manage the central repository of VettaFi's governance documents, ensuring version control and annual review tracking of Index Governance policies.
  • Client Engagement & Support: Assist in client due diligence processes by managing information requests, clarifying index methodology details, and ensuring timely responses to inquiries from external stakeholders.
  • Operational Index Review: Participate in and provide operational support for formal index reviews to verify that indexes continue to meet their original design and market representation.
  • Methodology Development & Maintenance: Support the drafting and creation of new index methodologies and coordinate the formal publishing and maintenance of all public-facing methodology documents on the corporate website.
  • Compliance & Regulatory Reporting: Assist in ensuring compliance with IOSCO and benchmark reporting requirements. Act as a point of contact for internal/external stakeholders, including assisting the Head of Index Governance in preparing documentation and responses for regulatory inquiries (e.g., SEC).
  • Administrative Oversight: Manage the collection, logging, and tracking of annual employee training, compliance attestations regarding personal trading, and conflict disclosures.
  • Operational Strategy: Partner with our internal technology provider to assist the Head of Index Governance in the annual review of operational requirements.

Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field. Communications degree is acceptable with corresponding financial market coursework or experience.
  • Relevant Experience: 1-2 years of experience (or a recent graduate with relevant internships) in financial indexing, structured products, portfolio analysis, or research.
  • Analytical Skills: Ability to identify issues, analyze data, synthesize information, and provide actionable recommendations.
  • Growth Mindset: A curiosity and commitment to continuous learning, with a strong desire to develop expertise in index construction, financial benchmarks, and evolving global regulatory frameworks.
  • Documentation Proficiency: Expertise in writing clear, concise reports that convey complex information in an understandable manner.
  • Organizational Skills: Excellent time management, prioritization, and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information to diverse audiences. Comfort and confidence in speaking to groups, including both internal teams and external stakeholders or clients, including those unfamiliar with the subject matter.
  • Team-Oriented: A highly motivated team player who demonstrates integrity and courage in all endeavors.
  • Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment where priorities may shift based on regulatory updates.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Programming Skills: Familiarity with programming languages/tools such as SQL, VBA, Matlab, Python, and other database query tools.
  • Industry Knowledge: Understanding of financial indexes, exchange-traded products, and structured products and related global regulations.

This role is hybrid (3 days in the office/week) - based in New York City, NY.
Salary Range: $85,000K/year - $95,000K/year USD
Please note that the Salary Range included is a guideline only. The salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
In the market for...
Excitement - Explore emerging technology and innovation, as well as ventures and digital finance that shape the future of global markets! Experience the movement of the market while grounded in the stability of close to 200 years of success.
Connection - With site hubs in some of the world's most multicultural cities, we leverage our size and structure to create rich connections and belonging while experiencing powerful global impact through our work.
Impact - More than a platform, we use our talents to power mission-critical systems that drive global economic advancement, innovation, and growth. As well, our employee-led Team Impact spreads social good via our giving strategy.
Wellness - From empathetic leadership to a culture of flexibility and balance, we believe wellness at work creates the maximum yield and a stronger "we". Plus, with a cloud-first and hybrid workstyle, as well as generous time-off and leaves, we support a life well lived!
Growth - From a growth mindset in our work, to expansion in our business, TMX is home to action-takers energized by the achievement of ambitious growth.
Ready to enrich your career with impactful work, leaders who truly care, and the flexibility and programs to help you thrive as part of #TeamTMX ? Apply now.
Please note that our company is not currently sponsoring work permit applications and the applicant must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located.
TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it.

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