Vice President - Company Secretary - Mutual Fund Business

An esteemed client of Innoquest Consulting, operating in the asset and wealth management domain, is looking for a highly experienced Company Secretary with an LLB qualification and over 12 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have prior exposure to the mutual funds industry and strong expertise in corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.

Key Requirements:

- Qualified Company Secretary (CS) with LLB

- 12+ years of post-qualification experience

- Mandatory experience in the mutual funds industry

- Strong knowledge of SEBI regulations, corporate laws, and compliance

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities:

- Ensure full compliance with SEBI, AMFI, Companies Act, and other statutory/regulatory requirements applicable to the AMC & Mutual Fund industry.

- Organize and manage Board and Committee meetings, including drafting agendas, recording minutes, tracking action items, and maintaining statutory registers.

- Draft and review resolutions, notices, disclosures, reports, and other governance- related documentation.

- Liaise with trustees, board members, auditors, and regulatory authorities to ensure smooth governance processes.

- Co-ordinate with internal and external auditors.

- Ensure timely and accurate filings with MCA, SEBI, AMFI, and ROC.

- Provide legal and secretarial guidance on business initiatives, contracts, and policies.

- Monitor regulatory updates and advise senior management on implications and required actions.

- Promote corporate governance best practices across the organization.