Sr. Business Analyst - Corp Governance - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters

FirstEnergy; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp. in Akron, OH is seeking a Sr. Business Analyst – Corporate Secretary to serve as a trusted advisor to executives and the Board, ensuring compliance and confidentiality across governance matters.

The role covers stock-based compensation administration, SEC Section 16 reporting, NYSE regulations, and related filings, including Forms 3, 4, 5, 144, and proxy/annual meeting support.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEC reporting and governance processes.
• Knowledge of Form 3/4/5, Form 144 and related regulatory filings.
• Familiarity with NYSE listing rules and annual proxy processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate governance projects and support Board matters.
• Oversee stock-based compensation administration and recordkeeping.
• Ensure accurate SEC disclosures and compliance with applicable laws.

Skills

SEC reporting

Stock compensation

Board governance

Compliance

Financial analysis

Tools

EDGAR systems

Job description

Description

FirstEnergy at a Glance

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

This position is located ON-SITE at the FirstEnergy Corp Headquarters in Akron, OH.

The Sr. Business Analyst – Corporate Secretary is a trusted advisor to company executives and Board of Directors and possesses a customer-centric focus, capable of ensuring compliance and confidentiality in all areas of responsibilities. The position includes responsibilities in the following areas: Board of Director compensation, insider trading, Section 16 reporting, parent and subsidiary related functions, shareholder services, certain regulatory filings and compliance with certain Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Listed Company Manual regulations, federal, state and laws, rules, and regulations. The position has responsibilities to lead projects related to corporate governance, such as support relating to Board and Board Corporate Governance Committee matters, proxy statement/Annual Meeting of Shareholders and certain shareholder related matters.

The position is located at the corporate office in Akron, Ohio, and reports to the Assistant Corporate Secretary.

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 Affmations, 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