Senior Corporate Governance Specialist
First Business Bank
Full-time
Remote
United States
Description
Join us today as a Senior Corporate Governance Specialist!
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At the heart of First Business Bank, we believe success comes down to putting people first. Our people are our priority — they embody ambition, experience, and client focus. The result is extremely engaged employees who provide unmatched client satisfaction. With comprehensive total rewards to support our team members, a commitment to valuing each other’s differences, and a focus on improving our communities, we are confident you’ll find the experience is your advantage. We’re delighted you’re considering joining us!
Location: Within driving distance of our Madison, WI location or Brookfield, WI. Ability to be onsite 1 week per quarter.
OVERVIEW:
In this key role, you will report to the Director of Corporate Governance & Corporate Secretary, assisting with all aspects of corporate governance. This includes supporting our company’s (Nasdaq: FBIZ) corporate governance framework, board and committee meetings, regulatory compliance and filings, and shareholder relations. You will work closely with senior management, the board of directors, and various departments in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Core objectives & Responsibilities that will lead to success:
- Corporate Governance Framework:
- Assist with a comprehensive range of governance and administrative tasks supporting the corporate governance function, including drafting resolutions, certifications, and other documents, as well as maintain corporate records.
- Serve as a point of contact for board and governance-related communications and support and as backup for the Director of Corporate Governance & Corporate Secretary as needed.
- Conduct research and benchmarking on corporate governance practices.
- Board of Director and Committee Meetings:
- Draft board and committee meeting agendas and coordinate with key stakeholders on board and committee meeting timelines and deliverables.
- Assist in preparing, reviewing, assembling and distributing board and committee meeting materials.
- Serve as recording secretary for assigned board or committee meetings and as backup for the Director of Corporate Governance & Corporate Secretary for other board and committee meetings as needed.
- Regulatory Compliance and SEC, Federal and State Regulatory Filings:
- Assist in the preparation and filing of federal and state regulatory reports and SEC filings, including Form 8Ks and Forms 3, 4, 5 and 144.
- Oversee the annual Directors and Officers questionnaire project.
- Coordinate the collection and submission of material requested for external, internal audits, and financial institution regulatory audits.
- Shareholder Relations:
- Support the preparation, production and distribution of the annual proxy statement.
- Respond to retail shareholder inquiries and assist with transfer agent requests.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience supporting the corporate governance function and administrative oversight of board/committee processes within an in-house legal or governance department or equivalent experience at a law firm specializing in corporate governance.
- Familiarity with corporate governance in the financial services sector or other highly regulated sector, with experience in SEC reporting for a public company preferred.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Effective collaborator with diverse stakeholders and cross-functional teams, with the ability to address needs proactively.
- Strong time and project management skills, adept at handling multiple projects simultaneously and produce high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
- Operate independently with a solution-oriented mindset, demonstrating task ownership, critical thinking, and strong decision-making skills.
First Business Financial Services, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.