Corporate Secretary

Airwallex

. Build and own the corporate secretarial function for Airwallex’s Americas entities .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $171,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate governance and secretarial functions, with a strong focus on managing multi-jurisdictional entities and statutory compliance. Proficient in preparing board materials and facilitating governance processes in a high-growth fintech environment.

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Corporate GovernanceCompany Secretarial ExperienceStatutory ComplianceBoard Portal ToolsProfessional Company Secretary Qualification

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Hard Skills

Entity IncorporationRestructuringRegulatory FilingsGovernance FrameworksStatutory ComplianceBoard Materials PreparationShareholder MattersEquity Plan AdministrationMulti-Jurisdictional ManagementAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsSound JudgmentDiscretion

Tools & Technologies

DiligentEntity Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

ACGFCGICSACGIACISCCS

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesFintechRegulated IndustryPublic-Company ReadinessHigh-Growth EnvironmentGlobal Corporate StructureAustraliaHong KongSingaporeUnited States

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and own the corporate secretarial function for Airwallex’s Americas entities
Manage the company secretarial and corporate governance lifecycle across licensed entities worldwide
Handle incorporations, restructurings, capital injections, wind-downs, statutory and regulatory filings, and entity records
Organize and facilitate board, committee and general meetings end to end
Prepare agendas, resolutions, minutes and presentation materials
Track governance follow-ups and action items
Partner with Corporate Legal, Corporate Development & Investor Relations, Finance, Tax, People & Talent, Regulatory Legal, directors and external providers
Support Options and RSU administration, shareholder matters and governance improvements
Help maintain a compliant, well-governed global entity structure supporting Airwallex’s expansion plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in company secretarial, corporate governance or related roles within financial services, fintech or another regulated industry
Proven track record supporting boards and senior management in a global or regional corporate structure
Experience managing competing priorities across multiple time zones
Experience managing multi-jurisdictional entities and complex group structures
Experience with entity incorporation, restructuring and statutory compliance across different legal regimes
Strong knowledge of corporate governance frameworks, directors’ duties and regulatory compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prepare clear, concise board materials
Exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential board and shareholder matters
Professional company secretary qualification, such as ACG, FCG, ICSA, CGI, ACIS or CCS, or qualification as a lawyer (preferred)
Experience in a high-growth fintech, payments or technology company (preferred)
Proficiency with board portal tools such as Diligent and entity management systems (preferred)
Exposure to public-company readiness or pre-IPO governance workstreams (preferred)
Experience supporting ESOP or equity plan administration, share transfers and related corporate actions (preferred)
Familiarity with Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK and the US (preferred)
Ability to work from the New York or San Francisco office Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must be able to meet hybrid in-office attendance requirements three days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
Short-term and long-term disability
Basic life insurance
Well-being benefits
20 paid days of vacation
12 paid days of company holidays
Statutory minimum paid annual leave and public holidays