Corporate Affairs and Reporting Senior Advisor

Value Proposition

Our values define us and our culture inspires us to change lives for the better. Our employees are the heart and soul of our company, and every success we experience begins with them. Together we are committed to making a positive impact in our local communities. We champion a culture of continuous learning, work-life integration, and inclusion. We promote a digitally enabled work environment to continuously enhance the experience of our employees and customers.

Overview

This is a full-time career opportunity that offers a hybrid work arrangement based out of our Corporate Headquarters in Lancaster, PA, or remote work for candidates located within close proximity to Corporate Headquarters to meet monthly onsite requirements.  Standard working hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

 

The Senior Advisor – Corporate Affairs & Reporting leads the Bank's corporate responsibility and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) efforts and serves as the central coordinator for related reporting and corporate affairs activities, helping identify and address emerging opportunities and risks while ensuring a consistent and credible approach across key stakeholder audiences. The role advances trust and accountability by translating complex business, financial, operational, and ESG information into meaningful disclosures, communications, and engagement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Bank's corporate responsibility and ESG efforts by establishing priorities, driving cross-functional initiatives, monitoring progress against commitments, communicating the Bank's community impact and responsible business practices, and providing regular updates and recommendations to senior leaders and the Board regarding ESG and corporate responsibility performance.
• Lead the development and publication of the Bank's Corporate Responsibility Report and key sections of the Annual Report, including project planning, content development, data collection, governance processes, review cycles, and executive approvals.
• Develop clear, accurate, and compelling communications that translate complex business, financial, operational, and ESG information for investors, customers, employees, regulators, community partners, and other key stakeholders. Support the company’s political action committee (PAC) communications.
• Serve as a strategic partner and advisor to Corporate Communications, Investor Relations, Finance, Legal, Risk, Compliance, and business leaders to advance corporate reputation and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor emerging ESG and corporate responsibility trends, stakeholder expectations, regulatory and industry developments, reporting standards, and peer practices; assesses potential implications for the Bank and recommends opportunities to strengthen its approach, reporting, and communications.
• Coordinate the Bank's approach to environmental sustainability and climate-related initiatives, aligning efforts across key stakeholders and supporting appropriate reporting, governance, and communications.
• Establish and maintain reporting processes, controls, performance metrics, and governance frameworks that support accurate, consistent, and reliable ESG-related disclosures.
• Partner with Investor Relations, Corporate Communications, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to support investor and shareholder communications, including earnings announcements, the annual Shareholder Meeting, and other related communications. Develop executive presentations, briefing materials, and Board reports related to corporate responsibility, ESG performance, stakeholder engagement, and corporate affairs initiatives.
• Lead enterprise-wide initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, establishing project plans, timelines, deliverables, governance processes, and accountability structures to ensure successful execution.
• Partner with communications and public relations teams to highlight the Bank's culture, strategy, performance, community investments, and corporate responsibility efforts in ways that strengthen trust and support the Bank's brand and reputation.

 

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent experience. Specialty: Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Political Science, or a related field. (Required)

Master's Degree or the equivalent experience. Specialty: Business Administration (MBA), Communications, Public Affairs, Sustainability, Corporate Responsibility, Finance, or a related field. (Preferred)

Experience

7 or more years experience in corporate affairs, corporate communications, ESG/corporate responsibility, investor relations, annual reporting, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, or a related field. (Required)

3 or more years experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, governance processes, executive review cycles, and competing priorities. (Required)

3 or more years experience developing executive communications, annual reports, shareholder communications, corporate responsibility reports, disclosures, and other enterprise reporting materials. (Required)

3 or more years experience supporting ESG, sustainability, corporate responsibility, community impact, or related reporting initiatives, including communicating complex information to diverse stakeholder audiences. (Preferred)

2 or more years experience in the banking, financial services, or other highly regulated industry. (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of corporate affairs, ESG, sustainability, stakeholder engagement, disclosure requirements, and related reporting frameworks. (Required)
• Ability to develop, translate, present, and deliver complex information and recommendations through clear, effective communications for internal and external audiences, including executive leadership and Board-level stakeholders. (Required)
• Ability to build trusted relationships, collaborate across functions, and influence outcomes at all levels of the organization. (Required)
• Knowledge of corporate reporting, disclosure practices, governance processes, and related control requirements. (Required)
• Ability to lead complex enterprise initiatives, manage competing priorities, and drive results through cross-functional teams. (Required)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess risks, opportunities, and stakeholder impacts. (Required)
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail in managing sensitive information and high-visibility deliverables. (Required)

 

 Other Duties as Assigned by Manager

This role may perform other job duties as assigned by the manager. Each employee of the Organization, regardless of position, is accountable for reading, understanding and acting on the contents of all Company-assigned and/or job related Compliance Programs, regulations and policies and procedures, as well as ensure that all Compliance Training assignments are completed by established due dates. This includes but is not limited to, understanding and identifying compliance risks impacting their department(s), ensuring compliance with applicable laws or regulations, and escalating compliance risks to the appropriate level of management.

Pay Transparency

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base salary ranges on all job postings regardless of state. We set standard salary ranges for our roles based on the position, function, and responsibilities, as benchmarked against similarly sized companies in our industry. Specific compensation offered will be determined based on a combination of factors including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials. The salary range may vary based on geographic location.

 

The salary range for this position is $114,100.00 - $190,100.00 annually.

Additional Compensation Components

 

This job is eligible to receive equity in the form of restricted stock units. This job is eligible to participate in a short-term incentive compensation plan subject to individual and company performance.

Benefits

Additionally, as part of our Total Rewards program, Fulton Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This includes medical plans with prescription drug coverage; flexible spending account or health savings account depending on the medical plan chosen; dental and vision insurance; life insurance; 401(k) program with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan; paid time off programs including holiday pay and paid volunteer time; disability insurance coverage and maternity and parental leave; adoption assistance; educational assistance and a robust wellness program with financial incentives. To learn more about your potential eligibility for these programs, please visit Benefits & Wellness | Fulton Bank.

EEO Statement

Fulton Bank (“Fulton”) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. Fulton will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, covered veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Sponsorship Statement

As a condition of employment, individuals must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for a work visa by Fulton Bank currently or in the future.