Position Overview
We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Company Secretary/Corporate Secretarial Officer to join our Corporate Governance team. Reporting to our General Counsel, you will play a key role in managing corporate governance, statutory compliance, and corporate maintenance of our group companies.
This is an exciting opportunity for a governance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to work at the forefront of the Web3 and tech sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Subsidiary & Portfolio Governance: Maintain and manage corporate records, statutory registers, and compliance filings for Animoca Brands’ subsidiaries across Hong Kong and key international jurisdictions.
- Board & Shareholder Meetings: Coordinate, draft, and organize board minutes, written resolutions, shareholder consents, and annual general meeting (AGM) materials.
- Statutory Filings: Prepare and ensure timely submission of annual returns, statutory changes (directorships, share allotments, office address changes), and regulatory filings with the Hong Kong Companies Registry and foreign corporate registries.
- M&A & Corporate Restructuring Support: Work closely with the Legal, Finance, and M&A teams to support corporate restructurings, joint ventures, funding rounds, entity incorporations, and liquidations.
- KYC & Due Diligence: Handle bank, investor, and partner KYC requests, providing corporate documentation, organizational charts, and director verification details as needed.
- Corporate Secretarial Operations: Liaise with external registered agents, corporate services providers, law firms, and auditors across multiple jurisdictions.
- Database & Record Management: Maintain up-to-date physical and electronic corporate secretarial databases, organizational charts, and compliance trackers.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education & Professional Membership: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Corporate Governance, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Member or graduate of HKCGI / CGI (formerly HKICS / ICSA) is highly preferred.
- Experience: 3 to 6 years of solid corporate secretarial experience, gained from an in-house corporate secretarial department (preferably within tech, private equity, VC, or multi-national groups) or a reputable corporate services firm.
- Jurisdictional Knowledge: Deep practical knowledge of the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance. Experience handling offshore entities is essential; familiarity with other Asia-Pacific jurisdictions is a plus.
- Language Skills: Excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Attributes:
- Highly organized with sharp attention to detail and strong time-management skills.
- Comfortable navigating fast-moving, high-growth tech environments with evolving priorities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate cross-functionally across global teams.
What We Offer
- Exposure to groundbreaking work in Web3, blockchain ecosystems, digital assets, and global VC investments.
- Collaborative, energetic, and international work culture.
- Competitive remuneration package, benefits, and career progression opportunities.
The Perks of Joining Animoca Brands:A Vibrant and Diverse Workplace: Immerse yourself in a dynamic, multi-cultural environment with colleagues from over 15 nationalities (and growing!). We celebrate diversity and foster a global perspective.
Incentives in the Web3 Space: Be a part of the future and align your success with the growth of our innovative projects.
Direct Impact and Flat Structure: Your voice matters. We operate with a flat organizational structure, ensuring your ideas are heard and implemented quickly.
Comfortable and Creative Atmosphere: Embrace a relaxed and productive work environment with casual attire.
Opportunities Across the Ecosystem: Expand your horizons by collaborating with various subsidiary brands within the Animoca Brands network, gaining exposure to a wide range of projects and technologies.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: We care about your well-being. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, life, and transportation allowances.
Personal Information Collection Statement:
Personal data provided by the Job Applicant will be used strictly in accordance with the Employer's Personal Data Policies, a copy of which will be provided immediately upon his/her request. All classified data will be treated confidentially within the Human Resources & Administration Department. Personal data of unsuccessful applicants may be retained for a period of up to 3 months.
