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The Shareholder Services & Governance Specialist manages the Shareholder Services operations and provides corporate governance support for the Board of Directors of a large, publicly traded company in a fast-paced environment.  They are responsible for overseeing shareholder records and ownership and coordinating activities related to the annual shareholder meeting and the Elevance Health proxy statement, as well as assisting with department budgets.  The candidate will interact with Elevance Health’s Corporate Secretary, other members of senior management and Elevance Health’s Board of Directors.

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the Shareholder Services operations, including overseeing and administering shareholder records and ownership, and act as a liaison with the stock transfer agent.

• Manage the quarterly dividend process and other shareholder mailings.

• Assist with the preparation production and distribution of the annual proxy statement and other SEC filings (including Form 8-Ks and SEC reporting for officers and directors) and NYSE notifications.

• Lead the cross-functional planning of the Annual Shareholders Meeting, including managing certain vendor relationships and meeting execution. 

• Lead Director compensation process, including payments, reporting and administration of compensation plans.

• Manage an electronic board portal for compilation and distribution of Board and Committee meeting materials.

• Lead director independence and related person transaction processes.

• Maintain compliance with NYSE requirements for certain governance-related matters.

• Assist with Corporate Governance deliverables, including research and director and officer questionnaires.

• Provide support for the Shareholder Services and Corporate Governance sections of Company website.

• Manage department budgets.

• Up to 10% travel may be required.

• Working outside of normal business hours required on occasion to meet the needs of our Board.

Minimum Requirements

Requires a BA/BS in business or a related field and 9 years of public company shareholder services experience along with strong financial acumen; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences

• Experience in shareholder services and corporate governance, including at a publicly traded company.

• Experience with public company Board meetings, shareholder meetings and shareholder interactions.

• Experience in business, finance or cost/budget and project management.

• Excellent attention to detail, organization and communication skills. 

• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks. 

• Experience managing vendors, including service level compliance, invoice review and contract compliance.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe professional and Form 4 filing software (Workiva or any other brand). 

• Ability to learn new software programs. 

• Experience with proxy statements and SEC Forms 3, 4 and 5 for officers and directors. 

• Experience with electronic board management platform (Diligent or any other brand).

About Elevance Health

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. A Fortune 20 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, we are looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. You will thrive in a complex and collaborative environment where you take action and ownership to solve problems and lead change. Do you want to be part of a larger purpose and an evolving, high-performance culture that empowers you to make an impact? We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few. Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy, providing various levels of flexibility while also ensuring that associates have opportunities to connect in-person. Unless in a designated virtual-eligible role a...nd specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location. The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide – and Elevance Health approves – a valid religious or medical explanation as to why you are not able to get vaccinated that Elevance Health is able to reasonably accommodate. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws. Elevance Health has been named as a Fortune Great Place To Work in 2022, has been ranked for five years running as one of the 2023 World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune magazine, and is a growing Top 20 Fortune 500 Company. To learn more about our company and apply, please visit us at careers.ElevanceHealth.com. Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact ability@icareerhelp.com for assistance.

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