Senior Governance and SEC Compliance Specialist

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what's possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world's most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.

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Senior Governance & SEC Compliance Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Senior Governance & SEC Compliance Specialist to play a critical role in supporting corporate governance, public company compliance, and Board operations. This highly visible position partners closely with executive leadership, directors, legal teams, auditors, and external advisors to ensure the Company meets all SEC, NYSE, regulatory, and governance requirements.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of corporate records, SEC filings, shareholder services, and Board activities within a complex, highly regulated public company environment.

What You'll Do

Corporate & Subsidiary Governance

* Lead day‑to‑day entity management, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of corporate and subsidiary records across domestic and international jurisdictions

* Manage the company's entity management system and oversee organizational charts and subsidiary reporting

* Coordinate in corporations, reorganizations, mergers, dissolutions, and other entity‑related transactions

* Partner with global legal teams, registered agents, joint venture partners, and external counsel to maintain compliance with local and foreign regulations

SEC & NYSE Compliance

* Serve as the primary contact for EDGAR Next administration and Section 16 insider filings

* Prepare and file Forms 3, 4, and 5 and support the timely filing of Forms 8‑K, 10‑K, 10‑Q, Proxy Statements, and related disclosures

* Manage Director and Officer questionnaires and support insider compliance processes

* Ensure compliance with NYSE governance requirements, including affirmations, dividend reporting, and required notifications

Proxy Statement & Annual Meeting

* Compile and maintain executive and director compensation disclosures

* Draft and update assigned sections of the Proxy Statement and manage proxy calendars

* Coordinate with internal teams, outside counsel, transfer agents, proxy solicitors, and vendors

* Support annual meeting logistics, proxy distribution, vote tabulation, and required documentation

Shareholder & Equity Services

* Act as the primary liaison with various public company service providers

* Reconcile shareholder and treasury stock balances and generate shareholder reports

* Support shareholder inquiries and dividend communications

Board & Committee Support

* Prepare drafts of Board and Committee meeting minutes, resolutions, and agenda materials

* Maintain Board action tracking, governance records, and Board portal content

* Support Director onboarding/offboarding, conflict checks, and governance documentation

Governance Administration & Special Projects

* Administer governance calendars, trading windows, delegation of authority, and corporate policy updates

* Maintain corporate governance documentation, public disclosures, and Board reference materials

* Support Treasury, M&A, Real Estate, and Tax teams with KYC documentation, data rooms, and transaction support

* Partner with Internal and External Audit teams on SOX and governance‑related audit activities

Minimum Hiring Requirements

* Bachelor's degree

* 10+ years of experience in corporate governance, SEC compliance, or a comparable role within a publicly traded company, legal department, or professional services environment

* Deep knowledge of SEC, NYSE, and public company governance requirements

Key Job Responsibilities

* Exceptional judgment and discretion with highly confidential information

* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence at senior levels

* Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

* Proactive, solution-focused professional with a strong sense of accountability and ownership

* Confident partnering with executive…