Corporate Governance Specialist

JOB S UMMARY

The Corporate Governance Specialist works in concert with the Chief Risk Officer Director & Corporate Secretary to support the company's corporate governance framework, regulatory filings, board and committee meeting coordination and delegated legal support functions.

DU TIES AND R ES P O N SIBILIT I ES

Board and Committee Meeting Coordination and Logistics

• Manage board and committee meeting scheduling and attend quarterly meetings to assist with logistics.
• Prepare drafts of board and committee agendas, meeting materials, resolutions, and consents
• Coordinate the collection, review, assembly, and distribution of meeting materials via the board portal.
• Serve as recording secretary and prepare minutes for board(s) or committee(s) as assigned.
  
  

Corporate Governance Framework

• Work cross functionally and collaboratively to assist, organize, and facilitate the work of various internal stakeholders who support the work of the board and its committees.
• Maintain and update corporate records, including resolutions, bylaws, and corporate policies, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of corporate governance policies and procedures.
  
  

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal and State Regulatory Filings

• Assist with various SEC filings, including Form 8Ks and the proxy statement.
• Prepare and file reports with the Federal Reserve
  
  

Annual Shareholder Meeting and Retail Shareholder Relations

• Assist in proxy statement and proxy card preparation process, including electronic presentation of materials and printing and mailing of documents.
• Serve as liaison to virtual shareholder meeting partner with primary responsibility for annual shareholder meeting technology functionality.
  
  

R EL A TIO N SHI P S AND C O N T AC TS

• M a int a ins g ood int er p er s on a l re l a tionships w ith a ll b a nk e mpl o y e e
• I nt e r a c ts w ith thi r d p ar ti e s su c h a s a tto r n e y s, acc ount a nts, a nd v e ndo r
  
  

Q UA LI F I CA TIO NS

• Bachelor's Degree or compensating work experience
• Minimum 5 years' experience preferred working in a corporate governance or paralegal role in a public company
• Experience providing support to executives or board of directors required.
• Experience in banking, finance, insurance, or other government regulated business environment strongly preferred.
• Excellent oral communication, research, writing, and editing skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and exercise professionalism and sophistication in interactions with directors and executives.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively and diplomatically across functions.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Excellent technology skills including comp e t e ncy in PowerPoint, SharePoint, Mi cr oso f t Teams, W o r d, a nd E x cel
• A bili t y to w o r k ind e p e n d e nt l y /must be a s e l f - st ar t
• A bili t y to multi - t a sk in a fa st-paced e nvi r onm e nt
  
  

About Us

For over a century, Peoples Bank has served as a cornerstone of customer commitment, helping our communities thrive and continuously supporting our community members. Proudly bearing the Finward name as a Finward Company, our logo symbolizes our unwavering dedication to financial excellence, advanced technology, and elevating the customer journey.

Headquartered in Munster, Indiana, Peoples Bank offers an extensive array of consumer, business, and wealth management solutions, alongside cutting-edge digital banking services. With 26 conveniently located Peoples Banking Centers spread across Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland, we uphold a tradition of delivering top-notch performance to our valued residents.

At Peoples Bank, we are driven by a passion for fostering success within our customer base and communities. Anchored in our core values of Stability, Integrity, Community, and Excellence, we are committed to building strong partnerships with our customers and communities to help them achieve financial success. Through innovative engagement and technology, we ensure an exceptional customer experience at every turn.

Peoples is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities .

Equal Housing Lender/ Member FDIC