Senior Company Secretary

Airwallex (UK) Limited

Job Overview

Location

SG - Singapore

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Serve as Senior Corporate Secretary responsible for the full spectrum of company secretarial matters across licensed entities in multiple global jurisdictions, including Singapore, Australia, and the Netherlands.
• Organize, prepare, and facilitate all board, committee, and general meetings, including drafting agendas, resolutions, minutes, and presentation materials with precision and timeliness.
• Maintain and update statutory registers, filings, and corporate records for all group entities in compliance with local and international regulatory requirements.
• Manage corporate lifecycle activities including incorporation, restructuring, capital injections, and winding down of entities across diverse legal systems.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of regulatory filings to authorities in all operating jurisdictions, minimizing compliance risk and exposure.
• Lead and coordinate external corporate service providers globally, ensuring alignment with Airwallex’s governance standards and operational efficiency.
• Maintain and enhance entity management systems and digital corporate records to ensure integrity, accessibility, and audit readiness.
• Advise board members and senior management on corporate governance best practices, legal obligations, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Support entity-level audits, due diligence processes for financing rounds, M&A transactions, and regulatory reviews by providing accurate corporate documentation and governance insights.
• Act as the primary liaison between the board, investors, regulators, and internal cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and alignment on governance matters.
• Contribute to the implementation and enhancement of best practices in data protection, cybersecurity, and technology risk management within the corporate governance framework.
• Demonstrate high integrity, discretion, and sound judgment in handling sensitive corporate information and confidential board-level matters.
• Operate proactively in a fast-paced, high-growth global fintech environment, balancing speed with rigor and delivering end-to-end solutions without supervision.
• Apply deep knowledge of corporate governance frameworks, regulatory obligations, and statutory requirements specific to financial services and fintech industries.
• Draft board papers, resolutions, disclosures, and corporate communications with exceptional attention to detail, clarity, and legal accuracy.
• Foster a culture of compliance and ethical conduct by embedding governance standards across global operations and supporting training or awareness initiatives as needed.
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk & Compliance teams to align corporate secretarial functions with broader organizational risk and compliance objectives.
• Leverage technology and systems to streamline corporate governance processes and improve efficiency in recordkeeping and reporting.

🎯 Requirements

• Chartered Secretary / Chartered Governance Professional qualification
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in corporate secretarial roles, with significant exposure to regulated financial services or fintech environments
• Proven track record supporting boards and senior management in a global or regional corporate structure
• Experience managing multi-jurisdictional entities and complex group structures
• Deep understanding of corporate governance frameworks, regulatory filings, and compliance obligations
• Strong drafting ability for board papers, resolutions, and disclosures with meticulous attention to detail

🏖️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a globally recognized fintech leader valued at US$8 billion
• Exposure to high-impact governance challenges across 26 international offices
• Collaborative culture with world-class legal, risk, and compliance teams
• Career growth within a fast-paced, innovative environment focused on building the future of global banking

Skills & Technologies

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Onsite

Degree Required

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About Airwallex (UK) Limited

Airwallex is a global financial technology company providing cross-border payment and banking infrastructure for businesses. It offers multi-currency accounts, foreign exchange, card issuing, expense management, and embedded finance APIs. Founded in Melbourne in 2015, the company serves enterprises and SMEs across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, operating under licenses in multiple jurisdictions and processing billions in annualized transaction volume.

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