Job Description
At PPRO, our mission is to simplify access to local payment methods and our vision is to enable the sale of goods and services to anyone in the world using their preferred way to pay. We empower partners such as Ant Group, PayPal and Stripe to access new markets, connect with more customers, and accelerate their growth.
Our strength lies in our diverse global team with 50+ nationalities and 10+ international locations- all united around one goal – to deliver the best possible products and services to our partners and customers. While our company mission is to keep innovating global commerce, our internal mission is to #chooseaction, #beopen, #thinkcustomer, #gofurther and #wintogether
The Purpose:
Reporting to the Legal Director, the Company Secretary is responsible for delivering high-quality governance services across PPRO’s global structure. You will ensure the Group meets its statutory and regulatory obligations as a private limited company within a complex financial services environment.
By facilitating effective Board operations and maintaining rigorous subsidiary compliance, you act as a critical coordination point between Directors, Executive Management, and cross-functional teams including Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Finance.
PPRO Group Overview
PPRO Holding GmbH is the German-incorporated parent of a global group with over 20 subsidiaries across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas.
The Group operates two key regulated pillars:
PPRO Financial Limited (UK): An FCA-licensed Electronic Money Institution
Payment Services S.A. (Luxembourg): A CSSF-licensed Payment Institution.
Governance is driven by a shareholder-led Advisory Board and a specialized Board, Audit, Risk, and Compliance Committee (BARCC).
What you will do:
- Board & Committee Management:
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of meetings for the Advisory Board, BARCC, and Regulated Boards
- Manage the Board Intelligence portal, ensuring papers are accurate, timely, and aligned with governance standards
- Draft high-quality minutes and proactively track “matters arising” to ensure executive accountability.
- Corporate Governance & Advisory:
- Partner with the Legal Director to advise the Board on best practices and evolving regulatory expectations
- Oversee the annual governance calendar, Terms of Reference, and Director induction/training programs
- Manage conflicts of interest processes and annual declarations.
- Subsidiary & Entity Oversight:
- Coordinate governance for 20+ international subsidiaries, managing the full lifecycle of entity filings (appointments, resignations, statutory filings such as annual accounts).
- Maintain the Group structure chart and ensure all statutory books are accurate and up to date.
- Statutory & Regulatory Compliance:
- Act as the guardian of corporate records, ensuring strict compliance with the UK Companies Act and relevant international legislation
- Manage the execution of key corporate documents, powers of attorney, and regulatory submissions.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Projects:
- Serve as the primary governance contact for Directors and senior stakeholders
- Support strategic projects, including corporate restructurings, share capital changes, or entity rationalisations.
What you’ll have:
- Qualifications & Knowledge:
- Essential: CGI (Chartered Governance Institute) qualified/part-qualified, or a Law degree
- Technical: Deep understanding of the UK Companies Act and corporate governance principles
- Desirable: Knowledge of financial services regulations (FCA/CSSF).
- Experience & Skills:
- Proven experience in a fast-paced Company Secretariat or regulated environment
- Exceptional minute-taking skills and experience managing Board portals
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at the Director level
- Ability to apply governance principles in a way that supports the Group and its subsidiaries.
- High level of attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.
What’s in it for you ?:
Hybrid working - We offer a hybrid structure with a 3 days / week on site expectation, so you can strike the balance between office and home working. In addition to our 28-day holiday allowance, we also provide a work from abroad policy, enabling employees to work remotely for up to another 30 days per year
Learning and Development - We offer a GBP 1,000 annual budget to support your professional growth—because investing in your development benefits us all. In addition, we provide leadership cafés, on-the-job training, and other opportunities to help you grow your skills and thrive in your role..
Insurance - Because better safe than sorry - we want our employees to benefit from various insurances including a medical insurance (BUPA health care plan) and a 5% matching pension plan through Now Pensions.
Enhance Family Leave - We understand the importance of family - that’s why we offer enhanced family leave to support you during key life moments.
Workplace Nursery Scheme - Save on childcare through salary exchange
Gym membership - PPRO helps contribute towards the costs of your gym membership, supporting your physical fitness journey while easing the burden on your wallet
Mental Health Platform - We’ve teamed up with a top well-being platform to provide one-on-one therapy, chat therapy, therapist-led courses, guided meditations, and more.
Our HQ office on Procter Street, is a short walk from Holborn, Farringdon and Covent Garden so if you’re a foodie there’s plenty nearby. The office is befitting a tech business and is set up for cross team collaboration.
Pet-friendly office- Because work is better with your paw-tners by your side
Our Principles:
We get things done: We are courageous; we take ownership, make decisions and get things done.
We act with trust and integrity: We listen first and challenge respectfully. We seek out and leverage diverse perspectives. We welcome and offer honest and open feedback, always assuming positive intent
We put the customer first: We are laser focused on delivering outstanding outcomes for our customers. We put the customer at the heart of what we do.
We make things better: We boldly explore new ideas and have an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement.
We work as a team: We collaborate closely and value team success over individual achievement.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy - https://www.ppro.com/candidate-privacy-policy/
