Company Secretary (HK Listed)

Michael Page (Hong Kong); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 837,000 - 949,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

exposure to C-suite

Job summary

Michael Page (Hong Kong) is recruiting a seasoned company secretary for a leading Hong Kong-listed conglomerate. You will oversee the company secretary function, ensure governance excellence, manage compliance, and partner with the board, executives and regulators.

The role requires HKICS/ICSA qualification, 20+ years' listed-company experience, strong English and Chinese communication, and the ability to implement risk management frameworks across the group.

Qualifications

• Degree holder with HKICS/ICSA qualification and HKCGI association.
• 20+ years' experience as company secretary in sizeable HK-listed companies.
• Strong command of English and Chinese; regulatory knowledge for HK and BVI entities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee company secretary function with governance excellence and risk management.
• Monitor regulatory changes and coordinate with public bodies as needed.
• Prepare circulars, resolutions, and related documents for listed company.
• Identify governance risks and advise on mitigation, acquisitions, restructurings.
• Coordinate with board, executives, and departments for meeting logistics and records.
• Serve as principal governance advisor to Board and executives; implement ERM framework.

Skills

Governance

Regulatory compliance

Board liaison

Risk management

Communication

Education

HKICS/ICSA qualification

Associate HKCGI

Tools

MS Office

CSA program

Job description

• Small Team Environment
• Delegated Decision-making Authority

About Our Client

A leading Hong Kong-listed conglomerate with a diversified portfolio spanning multiple industries, renowned for its strong market presence, operational excellence, and long-term sustainable growth.

Job Description

• Oversee company secretary function, ensuring corporate governance excellence, operational compliance, and corporate risk management.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes impacting the group entities and ensure timely adaptation, collaborating with public bodies as needed.
• Review and prepare listed company circulars, resolutions and related documents
• Identify governance risks, provide advice on mitigation strategies, acquisitions, and restructuring.
• Collaborate closely with the board of directors, shareholders, senior executives and internal departments to manage meeting logistics, documentation, approvals, post-meeting resolutions and record-keeping.
• Serve as the principal governance advisor to the Board and executives, offering guidance on governance best practices and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement an enterprise risk management framework to assess all strategic and operational risks effectively.

The Successful Applicant

• Degree holder in related disciplines with professional qualification in HKICS or ICSA with at least 20 years' solid company secretary experience gained from sizeable Hong Kong listed companies
• Associate Membership of the HKCGI
• Comprehensive knowledge of Companies Ordinance, Listing Rules and statutory requirements.
• Familiar with company secretarial procedures, rules and regulations particularly those applicable to Hong Kong and BVI companies
• Exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage Board members, investors and key internal stakeholders across all levels.
• Good communication skills and good command of both spoken and written English & Chinese;
• Familiar with MS Office and Computer Software Assurance (CSA) program;
• Responsible, tactful, detail-oriented and able to work under pressure;
• Able to work independently with good initiatives and attentive to details.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from HKD 75,000 to HKD 85,000.
• Opportunity to work in a large organization.
• Exposure to high-level decision-making within the C-Suite department.
• Professional growth and development in a supportive and collaborative environment.