Company Secretary

Company Secretary (CS) and Head of Legal NBFC Group

Job Summary

We are looking to hire an experienced and detail-oriented Company Secretary for one of our esteemed client to manage secretarial, legal, and compliance functions for a group of companies, including registered NBFCs and deemed NBFCs. The role will be responsible for ensuring end-to-end statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance compliance in line with Companies Act, RBI, SEBI regulations, and other applicable laws.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Secretarial & Governance

• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, other statutory and regulatory compliances for the Group, comprising 8 private companies registered in India, including 2 NBFCs.
• Organize and manage Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, and General Meetings, including agenda preparation, notices, minutes, necessary filings and reporting.
• Maintain statutory registers, records, minutes book and other statutory and regulatory details for the Group.
• In charge of governance of the Group by ensuring putting in necessary policies, refreshing them and ensuring compliances of policies and corporate governance relates matters.
• Act as a key liaison between the Board of Directors, Management, Auditors, and Regulators and other stakeholders.

NBFC & RBI Compliance

• Handle end-to-end compliance for NBFCs and deemed NBFCs as per RBI guidelines.
• Ensure timely filing of RBI returns (NBS-1, NBS-2, NBS-4, etc., as applicable).
• Monitor changes in RBI regulations and ensure implementation across entities.
• Coordinate with auditors, consultants, and RBI during inspections or audits.

Regulatory Filings & Reporting

• Ensure timely filing of statutory forms with MCA, RBI, and other authorities.
• Oversee annual filings, event-based filings, and disclosures.
• Assist in preparation of Annual Reports, Directors Report, and related disclosures.

Legal & Compliance Support

• Support legal documentation, contracts, and agreements and legal issues relating to the business of the Group, independently or in coordination with external legal counsel.
• Ensure compliance with allied laws (FEMA, SEBI (if applicable), Labour laws, etc.).
• Manage compliance calendars and internal compliance tracking systems.

Group-Level Coordination

• Oversee compliance across multiple group entities, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Support structuring, incorporation, restructuring, or closure of group entities if required.
• Advise management on corporate governance best practices and risk mitigation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Company Secretary (ICSI Member) Mandatory.
• 12-15 years of total experience, preferably in NBFCs, financial services, or group company structures.
• Strong exposure to RBI regulations and NBFC compliance is essential.
• Experience handling multiple companies simultaneously will be highly preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Companies Act, RBI regulations, and corporate laws.
• Excellent drafting, documentation, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management and advisory skills.

What Were Looking For

• A mature professional who can act as a trusted advisor to the Board.
• Someone comfortable working in a fast-growing, multi-entity environment.
• Hands-on, proactive, and compliance-driven mindset.