Governance Analyst

AmTrust Financial Services•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

A Governance Analyst works to ensure that AmTrust’s companies comply with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as internal policies and bylaws. They are responsible for coordinating, developing and implementing corporate governance policies and procedures.

Requirements

Proven experience as a corporate governance paralegal or similar role (4+ years in-house or at a law firm)
Experience with online governance and matter management systems and AI technology
Knowledge of corporate governance principles and best practices
Familiarity with business law and insurance regulatory compliance
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Paralegal Studies Degree, bachelor’s degree in business administration/law, or related field, preferred

Responsibilities

Administration of all aspects of accurate record keeping with respect to legal entity records, including maintaining the company’s records through an online database
Draft and file with the appropriate authorities all charter documents with respect to the ‘life cycle’ of a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, etc. (such as incorporations and formations, foreign qualifications, dissolutions and mergers)
Create and maintain corporate minute books for all AmTrust domestic subsidiaries
Prepare corporate resolutions of shareholders and boards of directors and/or managers
Liaison with other Departments/Locations and registered agent with respect to the preparation and filing of corporate annual state reports
Respond to general inquiries regarding corporate structure, corporate secretary matters and internal corporate governance procedures
Serve as the corporate governance subject matter expert for the U.S. insurance companies, including the companies’ regulatory governance requirements. This includes compliance with, among other things, board and committee composition, dividends, statutory addresses, and capital contributions.
Lead certain matters for the Board of Directors, including meeting preparation, agenda and materials drafting, preparing meeting materials for electronic distribution
Analyze the corporate governance framework of the individual subsidiaries to identify potential areas of improvement
Assist in the development, revision and implementation of corporate governance policies
Monitor and interpret new laws, regulations, and corporate governance best practices to ensure the company’s compliance, with a focus on compliance by the Company’s U.S. insurance companies in all jurisdictions in which they are domiciled and authorized to conduct insurance business, including such jurisdictions outside of the U.S.