Shareholder Services​/Corporate Secretary

Position Summary Serves as Corporate Secretary and provides administrative support to CEO, CFO, Board of Directors, and Bank Subsidiaries, as needed. Acts as the principal corporate governance officer and the primary liaison with the Bank’s transfer agent and legal counsel. Serves as primary point of contact for shareholders. Serves as the Board Portal administrator, prepares agendas, attends monthly Board and Committee meetings.

Advises the Board of Directors and senior management on corporate governance practices, meeting procedures, fiduciary obligations. Maintains SEC governance requirements and coordinates the Medallion Stamp Program.

General Qualifications Required

Education:

College-level business courses or degree

Medallion Stamp User Certification and Notary Public

Preferred Education:

Business related degree

Shareholder Services Professional Certification Required Experience Experience in an executive-level business support role Previous experience with recording and writing minutes of Board and Committee meetings and procedures

Seasoned understanding of administrative practices, and confidentiality requirements

Understanding of public company governance expectations, including handling of material nonpublic information (MNPI) and insider trading sensitivities

Knowledge of bank policies, procedures, Mission, and Bylaws and how they apply to all board governance functions

Preferred Experience Paralegal or shareholder reporting experience

Accounting or financial reporting experience

Experience in other departments of a financial institution

Knowledge of Shareholder Services, and SEC Section 16 reporting requirements for publicly traded companies

Knowledge of NC Unclaimed Property / Escheatment laws Knowledge of bank operations

Required Skills Well-developed communication and organizational skills; ability to communicate orally and in writing with bank executives, directors, shareholders, customers, employees, and outside vendors

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, Board/Shareholder portals, and DTCC authorizations

Experience administering a Board portal, including director access control, document version management, and meeting lifecycle support.