American Electric Power is hiring: Assistant Corporate Secretary in Columbus

Overview

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Job Posting End Date: 10-06-2025. The job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

The Assistant Corporate Secretary plays a key role in supporting the company’s Board of Directors and executive leadership. This position will work alongside the EVP General Counsel & Corporate Secretary to partner with executives, the Board of Directors, and cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, stock exchange rules, and governance best practices.

What You’ll Do

• Board & Committee Support: Coordinate preparation, logistics and scheduling of Board and Committee meetings, agendas, materials, and minutes.
• Ensure governance processes align with company policies, charters, and best practices.
• Maintain accurate corporate records, resolutions, and meeting documentation.

• Corporate Governance & Compliance: Support compliance with SEC, NYSE/Nasdaq, and other applicable listing and governance requirements.
• Support Section 16 compliance and insider trading policy administration.
• Assist in drafting proxy statements, annual meeting materials, and shareholder disclosures.
• Monitor emerging governance trends and recommend enhancements to company practices.

• Shareholder & Investor Engagement: Manage annual shareholder meeting logistics and regulatory requirements.
• Support shareholder engagement initiatives and coordinate responses to shareholder proposals.

• Subsidiary & Entity Management: Oversee governance of subsidiaries, ensuring timely filings, corporate registrations, and approvals.
• Maintain corporate records and ensure compliance with state and international entity requirements.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Legal, Finance, Investor Relations, Compliance, and Sustainability teams on governance-related matters.
• Support corporate transactions and strategic initiatives requiring board or shareholder action.
• Serve as a liaison between the Corporate Secretary, senior management, and internal departments.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.

What We’re Looking For

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional governance certification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in corporate governance, corporate secretary’s office, compliance, or related field.

Other Must Haves

• Strong knowledge of public company governance, securities laws, and public company requirements.
• Proven experience managing board and committee processes and working directly with senior executives and directors.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Where You’ll Work

• On-Site in AEP Headquarters in Columbus, OH

What You’ll Get

• Base salary
• Annual bonus
• Long-term incentive
• Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Compensation Data

• Compensation Grade: SP20-010
• Compensation Range: $132,562.00 - $172,331.00 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Utilities

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