Assistant Vice President - Company Secretary & Legal - BFS

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Company Secretary professional to join a leading financial services organization. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, RBI regulations, and corporate governance requirements while providing strategic secretarial and legal support to the Board and senior management.

Key Responsibilities :

- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, RBI regulations, and applicable corporate governance requirements.

- Manage Board Meetings, Annual General Meetings (AGMs), Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs), including preparation of agendas, board papers, resolutions, minutes, and annual reports.

- Maintain statutory registers, records, and regulatory filings with the Registrar of Companies and other statutory authorities.

- Draft, review, and vet legal and corporate documentation, shareholder communications, and Board resolutions.

- Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the organization, recommending necessary policy and governance enhancements.

- Advise the Board and senior management on governance frameworks, statutory obligations, and regulatory compliance matters.

- Support the constitution, functioning, and compliance of Board Committees, including Audit Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee, CSR Committee, and other governance forums.

- Ensure adherence to best practices in corporate governance and secretarial compliance.

Candidate Profile:

- Qualified Company Secretary (CS) and LLB.

- Around 8-10 years of relevant experience in Company Secretarial and Legal functions. CS is a must.

- Strong knowledge of the Companies Act, 2013, corporate governance frameworks, and RBI regulations.

- Experience in handling Board processes, committee management, and regulatory filings.

- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and drafting skills.

- High attention to detail, integrity, and ability to handle confidential information.

Preferred Background:

- Experience within NBFCs, financial services, banking, asset management, wealth management, or regulated financial institutions.

- Exposure to RBI compliance and corporate governance matters in a regulated environment.

- This is an excellent opportunity for a Company Secretary professional seeking a high-visibility role involving Board interaction, governance advisory, and regulatory compliance responsibilities.