Governance & Company Secretarial Lead

Wise; Brussel; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Eco-cheques

Sports and culture cheques

Home office and communicationsallow

Representation allowance

Phone bill reimbursement

Job summary

Wise is seeking a principal governance advisor and strategic partner for its Belgian and Dutch entities. You will support governance, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience across regulated entities, serving as a key liaison between local management and the Group.

You’ll lead board actions, reporting, and statutory records while navigating two regulators. You’ll influence senior stakeholders, translate regulatory expectations into practical governance action, and drive governance

Qualifications

• Belgi an or Dutch-qualified lawyer with post-qualification experience
• Knowledge of Belgian or Dutch company law and governance codes
• Experience advising regulated financial-services entities on regulatory matters
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate regulators’ expectations into practical governance actions
• Fluent in English and either French or Dutch, with the other language as an advantage

Responsibilities

• Provide a full governance and company secretarial service to Wise entities, including regulatory and legal advisory
• Lead end-to-end board and executive committee management, including agendas, reporting, and minutes
• Manage annual board calendars, compliance attestations, filings, and regulatory evaluations
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and challenge senior decision-makers
• Drive governance maturity across a growing multinational subsidiary group

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Governance & compliance

Legal advisory

Multinational governance

Education

Belgian or Dutch-qualified lawyer

Corporate Secretary equivalent

Knowledge of Belgian/Dutch company law

Job description

Wise is seeking a principal governance advisor and strategic partner for its Belgian and Dutch entities. You will support governance, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience across regulated entities, serving as a key liaison between local management and the Group.

You’ll lead board actions, reporting, and statutory records while navigating two regulators. You’ll influence senior stakeholders, translate regulatory expectations into practical governance action, and drive governance