Company Secretary/ Corporate Secretarial Officer

Animoca Brands Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life insurance

Transportation allowance

Job summary

Animoca Brands Limited is seeking a proactive Company Secretary/Corporate Secretarial Officer to join our Corporate Governance team in Hong Kong. You will manage corporate governance, statutory compliance, and maintenance for our group companies.

Reporting to the General Counsel, you’ll support board meetings, filings, M&A activities, KYC requests, and liaison with external agents, law firms, and auditors across multiple jurisdictions. English proficiency and HK Ordinance expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Corporate Governance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Member or graduate of HKCGI / CGI preferred (formerly HKICS / ICSA).
• 3–6 years of corporate secretarial experience in-house or at a corporate services firm.
• Deep knowledge of the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance and offshore entities is essential.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Highly organized with strong time-management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Subsidiary & Portfolio Governance: Maintain corporate records, registers, and compliance filings for HK and international subsidiaries.
• Board & Shareholder Meetings: Coordinate, draft, and organize board minutes, written resolutions, and AGM materials.
• Statutory Filings: Prepare annual returns and regulatory filings with the HK Companies Registry and foreign registries.
• M&A & Corporate Restructuring Support: Assist with restructurings, joint ventures, funding rounds, and liquidations.
• KYC & Due Diligence: Handle bank, investor, and partner KYC requests with required corporate documentation.
• Corporate Secretarial Operations: Liaise with external agents, corporate services providers, law firms, and auditors.
• Database & Record Management: Maintain up-to-date secretarial databases and org charts.

Skills

English proficiency

Hong Kong law knowledge

Governance & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Corporate Governance, Business Administration, or related discipline

HKCGI / CGI membership preferred

Job description

Animoca Brands Corporation Limited (ACN: 122 921 813) is a Web3 leader that leverages tokenization and blockchain to deliver digital property rights to consumers, helping to establish the open metaverse and its associated network effects. Animoca Brands realizes its mission via three integrated business pillars: operating Web3 businesses to advance blockchain adoption with native projects such as Moca Network, Anichess, The Sandbox, Open Campus, NEOM Web3 initiatives, and a regulated stablecoin project in partnership with Standard Chartered and HKT; providing digital asset advisory services including tokenomics advisory, liquidity provisioning, and institutional research to help external Web3 projects grow; and investment management, with a portfolio of investments in over 540 companies including industry leaders Pudgy Penguins, Yuga Labs, Axie Infinity, Polygon, Consensys, Magic Eden, OpenSea, Dapper Labs, YGG, and many others.

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.