Corporate Governance Manager

About Us

Cumulocity is one of the leading IoT Platforms in the market. We are the preferred choice for industrial equipment makers and is trusted by major brands to power their smart connected products in manufacturing, green energy, fleet management, consumer electronics, and more. We operate in over 20 countries with a team of 300 employees. As an investor-backed Management Buy-Out (MBO) by Jan 2025, we are an independent scale up company on a high-growth trajectory and seek to maximize value for our customers, employees, and investors, while building our internal corporate functions and strategies.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly experienced and motivated Corporate Governance Manager to join our team and provide essential support to our Legal, Finance, and Tax departments. Reporting directly to top management, this role is central to ensuring the integrity and stability of our corporate structure as we continue our journey as a leading, multinational B2B SaaS company. The successful candidate will be a proactive and detail-oriented professional responsible for managing all facets of our corporate governance framework. This includes overseeing our global legal entities, including corporate secretarial duties, leading risk and compliance initiatives, and handling our corporate insurance portfolio. This is a key position that requires a strategic mindset and hands-on expertise to build and maintain a world-class governance function that supports our growth in already more than 20 countries globally. In this role the candidate will report directly to the CFO of the company.

Responsibilities

Corporate Secretary Services:

• Maintain all corporate records and statutory registers for the parent company and its subsidiaries.
• Ensure the company's adherence to all relevant corporate governance codes, regulations, and internal policies.
• Manage all aspects of board and shareholder meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, drafting minutes, and documenting resolutions (at a later stage).

Corporate Legal Entity Management:

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of our global legal entities, from creation and maintenance to restructuring and dissolution.
• Ensure all subsidiaries remain in good standing across all jurisdictions of operation, and support the filing of annual reports.
• Draft, review, and manage inter-company agreements, and support the Finance and Tax teams with the necessary corporate tax and transfer pricing documentation and compliance.

Risk & Compliance Management:

• Develop, implement, and oversee the enterprise-wide risk management framework to identify, assess, and mitigate legal, financial, and operational risks.
• Manage and monitor regulatory compliance programs beyond product-specific issues.
• Oversee the continuous improvement of internal policies and controls to protect the company's assets and ensure operational integrity.

Insurances:

• Manage the company's comprehensive corporate insurance portfolio, including D&O, General Liability, Fidelity, and Cyber policies.
• Lead the process for insurance renewals, handle claims management, and act as the primary liaison with brokers and carriers.
• Continuously assess insurable risks across the business and recommend strategies for mitigation.

Qualifications

• A degree in Corporate Law, Finance, Tax or a related field; a professional qualification as a lawyer or tax advisor is highly preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a corporate governance, corporate legal, or paralegal role within an international company.
• Proven experience as a corporate lawyer, tax advisor, auditor, or in a similar professional capacity.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate law in continental and, if possible, common law, jurisdiction, with hands-on experience in corporate secretarial practices and legal entity management.
• Strong understanding of risk management, compliance frameworks, and corporate insurance principles.
• Experience with drafting and managing intra-company agreements, as well as familiarity with international tax and transfer pricing concepts, would be a plus.
• A sound understanding of German business law would be beneficial.
• Ability to write, speak and understand German is a strong asset.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a high degree of professionalism and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams.

How to Apply

If this applies to you, then we are looking for YOU and would like to hear from you! Help us to continue our Cumulocity success story and become part of our team! Please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to ++careers@cumulocity.com++

What We Offer

• A Strategic Leadership Role: This is a high-visibility position with direct access and accountability to the top management team, placing you at the center of key corporate decisions.
• Foundational Impact: You will have the unique opportunity to design, build, and shape the corporate governance, risk, and compliance framework for a rapidly scaling global technology leader.
• Flexible Work Environment: We offer flexible work arrangements, including options for remote and hybrid work, to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Autonomy and Ownership: We offer significant autonomy to establish best-in-class processes and controls, allowing you to make a lasting impact on the company's long-term stability and success.
• Competitive Executive Compensation: A highly attractive compensation package that reflects the strategic importance and responsibilities of this role.
• A Culture of Innovation: A dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where you will serve as a key strategic partner at the forefront of the AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) industry.

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