Assistant Company Secretary APAC

About the role

A global payments company is looking for an Assistant Company Secretary to join its global Legal team. The role owns governance across key legal entities, drives best-in-class corporate secretarial practice and influences how the business operates at board level, working within a team.

Key responsibilities

• Own company secretarial delivery for key APAC regulated entities, meeting regulatory expectations and supporting effective board oversight
• Shape and embed corporate governance frameworks across multiple jurisdictions, balancing global consistency with local requirements
• Partner with senior leaders and boards, including independent non-executive directors, on practical governance advice
• Ensure board and committee meetings are well prepared, effective and well structured
• Support strategic initiatives such as corporate restructurings, entity simplification and M&A activity
• Manage governance documentation and statutory compliance across key legal entities

Required profile

• Significant corporate governance and company secretarial experience, with knowledge of company law and governance frameworks in key APAC jurisdictions
• Member of the Chartered Governance Institute Singapore Division (Associate or Fellow), or local equivalent
• Experience in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment, ideally financial services
• Experience working in an international organisation across multiple jurisdictions, with a US parent or significant US presence

Required skills

• Ability to influence, negotiate and collaborate with colleagues at all levels, translating complex governance matters into practical business considerations
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as a team player
• Ability to manage and prioritise complex matters with competing deadlines and multiple stakeholders