Bitfarms · 1 week ago
Corporate Secretary
New York City, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$210K/yr - $280K/yr
10+ years expBitfarms is a global energy and compute infrastructure company that develops, owns, and operates high-performance data centers. The Corporate Secretary will be responsible for the effective operation of Bitfarms’ Board of Directors and ensuring compliance with corporate governance obligations for a dual-listed public issuer.
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Responsibilities
Serve as Corporate Secretary to Bitfarms and designated subsidiaries
Own the end-to-end execution of Board and committee meetings (Board, Audit, Compensation, Governance), including:
Annual calendars and forward agendas
Materials coordination with SLT and external advisors
Drafting, reviewing, and finalizing minutes, resolutions, and written consents
Tracking actions, decisions, and follow-ups
Act as a trusted governance advisor to the Chair, committee chairs, CEO, and General Counsel
Ensure Board processes meet NASDAQ, TSX, SEC and Canadian securities governance standards
Lead corporate governance and disclosure support related to:
Proxy statements (U.S. and Canada)
Annual and special meetings of shareholders
Governance sections of Form 10-K, 20-F (if applicable), 6-K, AIF, and MD&A
Ensure compliance with:
NASDAQ listing rules
TSX corporate governance requirements
SEC disclosure and governance obligations
Coordinate governance aspects of insider trading compliance, director independence determinations, and committee composition
Own and maintain Bitfarms’ governance architecture, including:
Articles/bylaws
Board and committee charters
Corporate governance guidelines
Delegation of authority framework
Lead annual board and committee evaluations, director onboarding, and continuing education
Monitor evolving U.S. governance, ESG, and shareholder expectations; translate requirements into practical, executable governance updates
Support governance execution for:
M&A, financings, restructurings, and capital markets activity
Equity issuances, shareholder approvals, and strategic initiatives
Coordinate resolutions, approvals, and filings in close partnership with Legal, Finance, and external counsel
Operate as a senior partner to the Company executive team
Manage external advisors on governance matters, including outside counsel, proxy advisors, and governance consultants
Serve as a key governance interface with shareholders and proxy advisory firms when required
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in corporate governance, securities law, or corporate secretarial roles within a public company environment
Deep working knowledge of SEC disclosure and governance requirements
Deep working knowledge of NASDAQ and TSX listing standards
Highly operational, detail-driven, and execution-focused, with strong business judgment
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; confident interacting with directors, executives, and external stakeholders
Operates with C-level judgment, discretion, and accountability
Expected to anticipate issues, not just respond to them, and to raise governance risks proactively
Preferred
Direct experience supporting Boards of Directors of NASDAQ-listed companies; TSX or dual-listed experience strongly preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary and bonus opportunities along with career advancement
Top tier group insurance plan with employer cost sharing
Group retirement savings with employer contribution
Employee referral program
Telemedicine & employee assistance program (EAP)
An inclusive, safe and diverse work environment
Company
Bitfarms
Bitfarms is a blockchain infrastructure company that offers cryptocurrency coins and tokens and runs server farms to validate transactions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.24BKey Investors
Jane Street CapitalMacquarie CapitalRiot Platforms
2025-10-23Post Ipo Equity
2025-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $568M
2025-04-02Post Ipo Debt· $50M
Leadership Team
Benjamin Gagnon
Chief Executive Officer
Jeffrey Lucas
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-20
2026-01-16
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