Associate Governance Professional at Farfetch

Porto, Porto District, Portugal

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Luxury Fashion, E-commerce, RetailIndustries

Requirements

  • 3-5 years PQE
  • Chartered Governance Professional (ACG) or possess an equivalent level of professional qualification and experience
  • A collaborative team player who anticipates potential problems and develops mitigation strategies in advance
  • A keen eye for detail and process improvement
  • An excellent ability to understand legal and business issues quickly, balancing risks and exercising sound judgment to provide creative, practical and constructive advice

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the coordination of the Annual Statutory accounts' approval process for Group subsidiary companies
  • Be responsible for preparing board and shareholder resolutions for Group subsidiary transactions
  • Be responsible for managing the preparation and approval of powers of attorney across multiple jurisdictions
  • Be responsible for managing the review, collation of information, and accurate and timely response to Know Your Customer (KYC) requests received from various third parties
  • Provide assistance with administrative queries arising on material projects (M&A, Restructuring, Corporate Rationalizations, Tax and Treasury activities)
  • Provide support with the creation and delivery of workflows, guides, templates and other materials for stakeholders to build knowledge and enable self-help
  • Provide support to designated teams and act as the main touchpoint for all queries and questions with the aim of becoming a trusted advisor to the relevant parts of the business
  • Undertake ad hoc research into governance-related regulations
  • Be responsible for arranging the notarization and legalization of documents when required

Skills

Corporate Governance
Board Resolutions
Shareholder Resolutions
Statutory Accounts
Powers of Attorney
Company Secretarial
Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance

Farfetch

Online marketplace for luxury fashion items

About Farfetch

Farfetch operates as a global online marketplace for luxury fashion, linking high-end brands and boutique retailers with consumers. The platform allows users to browse and purchase a wide range of luxury items, ensuring that both brands and retailers can reach a worldwide audience. Farfetch's business model is centered around facilitating these transactions, earning revenue primarily through commissions on sales made through its site. Additionally, it offers services like digital marketing and logistics to help its partners enhance their online presence. A distinguishing feature of Farfetch is its acquisition of LUXCLUSIF, a luxury resale platform, which enables it to cater to the growing demand for pre-owned luxury goods. The company's goal is to provide a seamless shopping experience for luxury fashion enthusiasts while supporting brands and retailers in expanding their reach.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2007Year Founded
$682.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Flexible Work Hours
Employee Pension Scheme

Risks

Increased competition from Mytheresa could impact Farfetch's market share.
Farfetch faces challenges in maintaining its presence in the Chinese market.
The sale to Coupang indicates potential financial instability for Farfetch.

Differentiation

Farfetch connects luxury brands and consumers through a unique online marketplace.
The platform offers modular, API-enabled technology for luxury fashion brands.
Farfetch provides commerce solutions, enhancing brands' online presence and sales.

Upsides

Virtual try-on technology is gaining popularity in luxury fashion.
Farfetch can capitalize on Yoox Net-A-Porter's exit from China.
Exclusive partnerships, like with Officina Bernardi, enhance Farfetch's offerings.

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