Sr. Business Analyst - Corp Governance - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters

FirstEnergy•Akron, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is an open role with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., located ON-SITE at the FirstEnergy Corp Headquarters in Akron, OH. The Sr. Business Analyst – Corporate Secretary serves as a trusted advisor to company executives and the Board of Directors, with a customer-centric focus and a commitment to ensuring compliance and confidentiality. Key responsibilities include managing Board of Director compensation, insider trading, Section 16 reporting, parent and subsidiary functions, shareholder services, certain regulatory filings, and compliance with SEC, NYSE, and other federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The role also involves leading projects related to corporate governance, such as supporting Board and Board Corporate Governance Committee matters, proxy statements, Annual Shareholder Meetings, and other shareholder-related issues. The position reports to the Assistant Corporate Secretary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related discipline is required.
Minimum 10 years’ related work experience is required.
Related work experience includes corporate governance, compensation, and regulatory filings.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access)
Able to be proactive during work processes and/or projects with leadership and peers
Detail-oriented
Able to question and to conduct in-depth research on projects
Able to work in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple priorities
Possess strong time management skills
Effective project-management skills
Deliver quality, detailed, accurate work within established deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent analytical skills, ability to analyze data / information, interpret results, and provide solutions
Able to provide superior customer service and anticipate and exceed customer needs
Desire to continue to learn and grow, with a questioning attitude
Exercise sound, independent judgment on projects and assignments
Understand the big picture and how the aspects of the department and projects come together
Able to work in both a team-environment and independently

Responsibilities

Performing all responsibilities in connection with stock-based equity compensation programs for Directors, including thoroughly understanding and applying the plan related documents, 10b5-1 plan administration, coordinating releases and payouts, dividends, regular equity related reporting, cost basis, communications, service level agreements, share ownership guidelines reporting, and working closely with the external vendor to ensure accuracy in the record-keeping database
Developing in-depth knowledge and understanding of SEC Section 16 related requirements regarding insider stock trading and researching activities for SEC Section 16 compliance. Ensuring accurate and timely SEC Section 16 related requirements and filings, including the completion of EDGAR codes, Forms 3, 4, and 5, and Form 144
Leading and performing activities surrounding the analysis and coordination of executive and Director stock trading compliance activities, including pre-clearance, trading windows, trading inhibits, compliance with the Insider Trading Policy, responding to employee and Director questions, and working with outside vendors to ensure compliance
Leading and performing activities to ensure compliance with the NYSE rules and regulations, including CEO Certifications and Written Affirmations, dividend declarations, officer and Director changes and shares outstanding notifications
Leading and performing responsibilities relating to the administration of compensation paid to outside directors, including understanding and applying the plan related documents, the processing of payments, working with outside vendors for the issuance and tracking of shares, providing system verifications and analyses, communications, elections, and completing IRS Forms 1099
Performing and leading certain reporting related to the responsibilities included in this Summary as required for certain SEC disclosure documents, such as the Forms 10-K and 10-Q, proxy statement and annual report to shareholders
Performing and leading activities relating to registration statements, including the tracking and maintaining of forecasts, budgets, and reports of shares used and available under such statements for plan, S-8 and NYSE purposes
Assisting with responsibilities relating to parent and subsidiary boards, including the drafting and researching of resolutions and minutes
Developing effective working relationships with Board of Directors and employees at all levels of the company
Conducting business-specific research, analyzing data, interpreting results, and performing implementation activities
Mastering responsibilities to provide sound and responsive service to employees, retirees, and Directors
Internally partner with other internal departments including Accounting, Financial Reporting, Tax, Payroll, Internal Auditing, Treasury, Human Resources, Investor Relations and Communications
Ensuring work products related to responsibilities included are accurate and completed timely.
Creating an environment of accountability and a sense of urgency for meeting agreed-upon expectations and deadlines
Maintaining and managing vendor relationships and associated contracts
Identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving problems on projects and processes before they become major issues
Continually seeking opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and broaden/deepen relationships
Anticipating customers’ needs and proposing alternative solutions when necessary
Providing support relating to the Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Supporting certain activities surrounding the proxy statement
Assisting with Corporate Governance related research
Actively seeking and sharing own knowledge of industry trends, etc. that affect FirstEnergy
Providing back-up support for other department functions due to vacations, etc., such as related person transaction review and director independence review