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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 incorporations, 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 officers, directors, auditors, regulators, and external advisors
Positive, collaborative team player with a growth mindset
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Air Products offers competitive pay and great benefits for our employees.
Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
401(k) retirement savings plan with 100% vested company core and match
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Join Air Products, where we proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the table. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.
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We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.
At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.
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