Senior Company Secretarial Officer

Location: Wanchai, Hong Kong, Hybrid

In this position, you’ll be based in the Wanchai office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex.

We give you a world of potential 

We have multiple fantastic opportunities to join our growing Entity Governance Compliance team in Hong Kong. We are expanding the team and open to candidates across all experience levels, from early-career professionals to experienced practitioners to support the delivery of HK Governance Advisory ad Managed Service client engagements to cope with our fast-growing practice. The role scope and level will be tailored based on the successful candidate’s skills and experience.

A role you will love

Being part of the team, you will be assisting the Managing Director to handle the full spectrum work of Listed or IPO portfolios. In addition, you will be acting as Named Secretary when required. You will also be providing advice to domestic and international clients on legal entity compliance, governance and transaction related matters.

You will be developing subject matter market insights, technical knowledge and service delivery templates, processes, tools and materials. You will also be essential in supporting the delivery of governance advisory and managed service client engagements locally and globally. Furthermore, you will be supporting business development and client relationship management activities as well as maintaining relationships with client and other professional working parties.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:  

• Assist AVP/MD to handle full spectrum work of Listed or IPO portfolio  
• Act as Named Company Secretary when required
• Advise domestic and international clients on legal entity compliance, governance and transaction related matters
• Support the delivery of governance advisory and managed service client engagements locally / globally
• Support business development and client relationship management activities
• Maintain relationships with client and other professional working parties 
• Support the on-boarding process of IPO / Listed clients in accordance with company policies and processes
• Assist Manager to follow up aged debts and support for any ad hoc assignments as delegated
• As a good team player to work with the teams of other departments for any pursuits
• Keep abreast of both internal and external influences to help shape continuous growth and development of the Governance Services business and offering 

What will you bring to the role?   

You will be a Degree holder or above in Corporate Governance, Business Administration, Management, Finance, Accounting or Law. Be a Member of The Chartered Governance Institute (CGI), HKICPA, or other professional bodies.

You will have proven expertise and experience in a company secretarial, corporate administration and governance capacity gained within professional firms or listed companies. You will have ample knowledge and be well-versed in the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance, Listing Rules, Securities and Futures Ordinance and other statutory and regulatory requirements.

In addition, you will bring effective business, financial and risk management skills and would have the ability to think and act strategically and commercially, whilst protecting the reputation of the company. Excellent and sound problem solving, and analytical skills are required.
Other key skills required for the role include:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail and track record of producing high quality work
• Resilient and composed under pressure, proactive, self-motivated, take ownership/responsibility for own work and work of others
• Proficient of MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) and Chinese Word Processing
• Good command of spoken and written English with fluent in Mandarin

Rewards designed for you

Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle. 
Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family. 
Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you’ll receive a company contribution as well.   
Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future. 
And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub.