General Secretariat Associate – Remote-First
About this role
🚀 Be part of a movement to change the way Europe pays
In today’s digital Europe, payments still feel too complicated. Random delays, confusing rules, extra apps and accounts make it harder than it should be to pay and get paid.
The European Payments Initiative is changing that with Wero, a proudly European digital wallet to make payments easier, clearer and more secure. Online, in store, at home and across borders, with your money and data protected under European laws and regulations.
Wero is live in Belgium, France and Germany and launching very soon in Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Backed by 16 major banks and the two largest European acquirers, we’re building a brand new, proudly European payment system. Why not join us?
🔎 What's in it for you
Ready to turn governance coordination into real-world impact? As part of EPI’s General Secretariat, you will support the smooth running of Board, Committee and shareholder activities. You will coordinate governance processes, prepare high-quality materials and documentation, and help ensure EPI’s governance framework operates efficiently, consistently and with the highest standards of confidentiality.
🐝 About the team
You will join the General Secretariat and report to the General Secretary. The team works at the heart of EPI’s governance agenda, partnering closely with the Board of Directors, Board Committees, shareholders, the Management Team and cross-functional leaders across Europe to ensure governance activities are well prepared, documented and followed through.
💥Your impact
Act as a key coordinator for the Board of Directors, Board Committees, and shareholders, ensuring efficient governance and high-quality decision-making
Lead the preparation and management of Board packs, governance documentation, reports, and meeting follow-ups
Organize and support Board, Committee,AGM,EGM, and shareholder meetings from planning through execution
Maintain accurate governance records, corporate documentation, action logs, and governance calendars
Support shareholder relations, director onboarding, Fit & Proper processes, and corporate governance initiatives
Contribute to strategic governance projects, including capital increases and the ongoing enhancement of EPI's governance framework and processes
💻Technology stack
Primary: Microsoft 365 Suite, Document management systems (e.g. SharePoint)
Secondary: Governance management platforms (e.g. DiliTrust, Diligent)
🕵🏻♀️ To succeed, you should meet at least 70% of these requirements
3-5 years of professional experience in corporate governance, company secretariat, PMO, legal operations, or a similar corporate function
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Business Administration, Political Science, or a related field
Fluent in English (CEFR C1 or C2); French, German, Dutch, or other European languages are a plus
Thrive in a remote-first, multicultural environment
Strong organizational and project management capabilities, with the ability to coordinate multiple governance activities and stakeholders simultaneously.
Excellent attention to detail, combined with a structured and process-oriented mindset.
Proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Strong stakeholder management skills and experience coordinating across multiple functions and seniority levels.
Self-driven, reliable, and comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Nice to Have
Experience supporting Boards of Directors, Executive Committees, or shareholder governance activities.
Company secretariat experience within a corporate environment.
Experience working in financial services, payments, fintech, or other regulated industries.
🪜 If this looks like you, the recruitment steps are:
A first call with one of our recruiters
Take-home case study followed by a manager interview assessing role-specific expertise
A final interview with our CEO
Hopefully, an offer you can’t refuse
⛔ Turn back if …
You are not comfortable handling sensitive governance information with discretion and rigour
🎁 What we can offer
Remote-first culture with quarterly and annual all-staff in-person meetups to keep teams connected and collaborative
Possibility to work from another EU country for up to 3 months per year
Competitive compensation package, featuring salary, performance-based bonus and a thoughtfully designed, high-quality benefits programme
The opportunity to be part of a true pan-European company
Learning & development budget: €5,000 training budget per year
Otherwise apply!
🫶 Our commitment to equal employment opportunities
EPI offers the same job opportunities to all, without distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability or age. EPI promotes the development of an inclusive work environment that mirrors the diversity of the clients our product is serving.
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