WEC Energy Group

Sr Corporate Governance Specialist

Milwaukee, WI

$76,932-$132,708

About This Job

WBS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Sr Corporate Governance Specialist in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin location.

About Us

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.

As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.

If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.

Job Summary

Assist the Corporate Secretary and/or Manager Corporate Affairs with governance and compliance matters relating to the Board of Director and its committees, subsidiary boards, stockholders and executives. Be responsible for and/or assist in completing team duties, principally relating to the WEC Energy Group Board and its committees and their governance initiatives. This includes subsidiary and entity management, managing the relationship with registered stockholders and the external transfer agent, oversight of the Company’s dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan, preparing the proxy statement and other required compliance filings, coordinating the solicitation of proxies, managing the corporate insider trading compliance program, and ensuring compliance with NYSE and OTC listing requirements.

This position is part of a job family (Sr Corporate Governance Specialist, Lead Corporate Governance Specialist) and experience is the determining factor.

Job Responsibilities

This is a senior (or lead) level position in the Corporate Governance Specialist job family. The individual in this role will:

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Perform complex assignments under tight deadlines and often changing circumstances

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Have a broad knowledge of practices and procedures

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Develop trusting relationships with clients (e.g. senior leadership, outside directors)

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Set aggressive goals for self

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Maintain composure under pressure

Specific responsibilities the individual will own or support include:

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Preparation of complete, timely and accurate materials for presentation to Boards and committees, which includes the solicitation and review of materials from outside parties (e.g., attorneys, consultants, auditors, etc.)

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Preparation and/or review of resolutions and minutes relating to various corporate governance matters

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Research and consultation on necessary actions to be taken by various governing bodies and/or individuals to effectuate corporate goals and to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, applicable charters, and governance guidelines

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Completion of periodic required regulatory filings (e.g., with registered agents, Secretary of State, FERC, etc.) for WEC and subsidiaries

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Maintenance of corporate database for all companies (entity management) and associated subsidiary management procedures

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Research of evolving governance requirements and best practices. Recommendation and implementation of changes in governance initiatives

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Services that relate to our stockholders, including the annual meeting of stockholders, dividend declarations and payments, etc.

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Support of corporate transactions, including financings, mergers and acquisitions, investments and stock-related transactions

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Preparation of content for various SEC filings, including proxy statement

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Ensure corporate compliance with directors and officers covered by Section 16(b) rules, including insider trading practices, pre-clearance, and preparation and filing of associated SEC forms

Minimum Qualifications

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4 years of experience in a related field

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Bachelors degree in business administration, finance, paralegal studies, communications or a related field

End Date: 06/17/2025

Pay Range Minimum: $76,932.70

Pay Range Maximum: $132,708.94

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

WEC Energy Group benefits

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor for Employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.

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