Airwallex
Senior Corporate Secretary
As Senior Corporate Secretary, you will play a pivotal role in Airwallex’s governance structure, supporting our board and senior management, and ensuring robust compliance and best‑in‑class corporate governance across our global group. You will lead the full spectrum of company secretarial matters for licensed entities across multiple regions and jurisdictions globally. This role is based in Singapore.
About Airwallex Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. We empower over 150,000 businesses worldwide – including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN, and many more – with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management, and treasury to embedded finance at a global scale.
Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 1,800 people in 26 offices around the globe. Valued at US$6.2 billion and backed by world‑leading investors including Visa, Airtree, Blackbird, Sequoia, DST Global, Greenoaks, Salesforce Ventures, Lone Pine, and Square Peg, Airwallex is building the future of global banking.
Attributes We Value We hire successful builders with founder‑like energy who want real impact, accelerated learning, and true ownership. You bring strong role‑related expertise and sharp thinking, and you’re motivated by our mission and operating principles. You move fast with good judgment, dig deep with curiosity, and make decisions from first principles.
You’re humble and collaborative; turn zero‑to‑one ideas into real products, and you “get stuff done” end‑to‑end. You use AI to work smarter and solve problems faster. Here, you’ll tackle complex, high‑visibility problems with exceptional teammates and grow your career as we build the future of global banking.
The Legal, Risk & Compliance Team The LRC team is a collaborative group of legal minds and risk management experts. We safeguard Airwallex’s operations, foster a culture of compliance and ethical conduct, and ensure we navigate the global financial landscape with integrity.
Key Responsibilities
Handle the full spectrum of company secretarial matters for licensed entities across different regions
Organize and facilitate board, committee, and general meetings, including preparing agenda, resolutions, minutes, and presentation materials
Maintain statutory filings and statutory registers
Handle group entities’ corporate matters, including incorporation, restructuring, capital injection, winding down, and audit support
Ensure timely and accurate regulatory filings
Lead the company secretarial function across jurisdictions and coordinate external service providers
Maintain and enhance entity management systems and corporate records
Advise the board and senior management on governance, risk management, and compliance matters
Support entity‑level audits and due diligence processes for financing, M&A, and regulatory reviews
Act as a key liaison with directors, investors, regulators, and cross‑functional teams
Support the implementation of best practices in data protection, cybersecurity, and technology risk management
Minimum Qualifications
Chartered Secretary / Chartered Governance Professional
10–15 years of relevant experience, including significant experience in a regulated financial services or fintech environment
Proven track record in supporting boards and senior management in a global or regional corporate structure
Experience in a listed business
Prior experience managing multi‑jurisdictional entities and complex group structures
Deep understanding of corporate governance frameworks, regulatory filings, and compliance obligations
Experience establishing and maintaining board and committee processes, corporate records, and entity management systems
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; can interact effectively with board members, investors, regulators, and cross‑functional teams
Strong drafting ability and attention to detail, especially for board papers, resolutions, and disclosures
High integrity, discretion, and sound judgment
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth global environment
Proactive, hands‑on, and solutions‑oriented
Preferred Qualifications
Qualified lawyer (Singapore or common law jurisdiction)
Experience leading and mentoring a regional company secretarial team and managing external corporate service providers globally
Familiarity with Singapore’s regulatory landscape for fintech
Experience with data protection, cybersecurity, and technology risk management in a regulated environment
Applicant Safety Policy: Fraud and Third‑Party Recruiters To protect you from recruitment scams, Airwallex will not ask for bank details, sensitive ID numbers (i.e., passport), or any form of payment during the application or interview process. All official communication will come from an @airwallex.com email address. Please apply only through careers.airwallex.com or our official LinkedIn page.
Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Airwallex will not pay any fees to search firms/recruiters unless an agreement has been entered into with respect to specific open position(s). Search firms/recruiters submitting resumes to Airwallex on an unsolicited basis shall be deemed to accept this condition, regardless of any other provision to the contrary.
Equal Opportunity Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don’t regard color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Compensation Range $100 K – $170 K
Additional Information Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Administrative
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About Airwallex Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. We empower over 150,000 businesses worldwide – including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN, and many more – with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management, and treasury to embedded finance at a global scale.
Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 1,800 people in 26 offices around the globe. Valued at US$6.2 billion and backed by world‑leading investors including Visa, Airtree, Blackbird, Sequoia, DST Global, Greenoaks, Salesforce Ventures, Lone Pine, and Square Peg, Airwallex is building the future of global banking.
Attributes We Value We hire successful builders with founder‑like energy who want real impact, accelerated learning, and true ownership. You bring strong role‑related expertise and sharp thinking, and you’re motivated by our mission and operating principles. You move fast with good judgment, dig deep with curiosity, and make decisions from first principles.
You’re humble and collaborative; turn zero‑to‑one ideas into real products, and you “get stuff done” end‑to‑end. You use AI to work smarter and solve problems faster. Here, you’ll tackle complex, high‑visibility problems with exceptional teammates and grow your career as we build the future of global banking.
The Legal, Risk & Compliance Team The LRC team is a collaborative group of legal minds and risk management experts. We safeguard Airwallex’s operations, foster a culture of compliance and ethical conduct, and ensure we navigate the global financial landscape with integrity.
Key Responsibilities
Handle the full spectrum of company secretarial matters for licensed entities across different regions
Organize and facilitate board, committee, and general meetings, including preparing agenda, resolutions, minutes, and presentation materials
Maintain statutory filings and statutory registers
Handle group entities’ corporate matters, including incorporation, restructuring, capital injection, winding down, and audit support
Ensure timely and accurate regulatory filings
Lead the company secretarial function across jurisdictions and coordinate external service providers
Maintain and enhance entity management systems and corporate records
Advise the board and senior management on governance, risk management, and compliance matters
Support entity‑level audits and due diligence processes for financing, M&A, and regulatory reviews
Act as a key liaison with directors, investors, regulators, and cross‑functional teams
Support the implementation of best practices in data protection, cybersecurity, and technology risk management
Minimum Qualifications
Chartered Secretary / Chartered Governance Professional
10–15 years of relevant experience, including significant experience in a regulated financial services or fintech environment
Proven track record in supporting boards and senior management in a global or regional corporate structure
Experience in a listed business
Prior experience managing multi‑jurisdictional entities and complex group structures
Deep understanding of corporate governance frameworks, regulatory filings, and compliance obligations
Experience establishing and maintaining board and committee processes, corporate records, and entity management systems
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; can interact effectively with board members, investors, regulators, and cross‑functional teams
Strong drafting ability and attention to detail, especially for board papers, resolutions, and disclosures
High integrity, discretion, and sound judgment
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth global environment
Proactive, hands‑on, and solutions‑oriented
Preferred Qualifications
Qualified lawyer (Singapore or common law jurisdiction)
Experience leading and mentoring a regional company secretarial team and managing external corporate service providers globally
Familiarity with Singapore’s regulatory landscape for fintech
Experience with data protection, cybersecurity, and technology risk management in a regulated environment
Applicant Safety Policy: Fraud and Third‑Party Recruiters To protect you from recruitment scams, Airwallex will not ask for bank details, sensitive ID numbers (i.e., passport), or any form of payment during the application or interview process. All official communication will come from an @airwallex.com email address. Please apply only through careers.airwallex.com or our official LinkedIn page.
Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Airwallex will not pay any fees to search firms/recruiters unless an agreement has been entered into with respect to specific open position(s). Search firms/recruiters submitting resumes to Airwallex on an unsolicited basis shall be deemed to accept this condition, regardless of any other provision to the contrary.
Equal Opportunity Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don’t regard color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Compensation Range $100 K – $170 K
Additional Information Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Administrative
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