Corporate Secretary & Shareholder Services Leader

Peoples Bank - Newton, NC; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoples Bank in Newton, NC seeks a seasoned Corporate Secretary to support the CEO, CFO, and Board of Directors, including bank subsidiaries. You will coordinate governance activities, prepare board materials, and serve as liaison with transfer agents and legal counsel.

You'll advise senior management on governance best practices, maintain SEC-compliant governance, supervise the Board Portal, and oversee minutes, agendas, and fiduciary obligations to shareholders.

Qualifications

• College-level business courses or degree.
• Medallion Stamp User Certification and Notary Public.
• Business-related degree preferred.
• Shareholder Services Professional Certification advantageous.
• Experience in an executive-level business support role and confidential information handling.

Responsibilities

• Experience recording and writing minutes of Board and Committee meetings and procedures.
• Understanding of public company governance expectations, including MNPI and insider trading sensitivities.
• Knowledge of bank policies, Mission, Bylaws and governance functions.
• Proficiency with board/Shareholder portals and related access control.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Executive support

Minute taking

Education

College-level business courses

Medallion Stamp Certification

Notary Public

Business degree

Shareholder Services Professional Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Board portals

DTCC authorizations

Job description

Peoples Bank in Newton, NC seeks a seasoned Corporate Secretary to support the CEO, CFO, and Board of Directors, including bank subsidiaries. You will coordinate governance activities, prepare board materials, and serve as liaison with transfer agents and legal counsel.

You'll advise senior management on governance best practices, maintain SEC-compliant governance, supervise the Board Portal, and oversee minutes, agendas, and fiduciary obligations to shareholders.