Head - Company Secretary - IPO/Capital Markets

IPO Planning & Execution:

- Lead the end-to-end IPO process from preparation to successful listing.

- Develop and execute the IPO roadmap in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

- Drive organizational readiness for public listing, including governance, compliance, and regulatory preparedness.

- Coordinate with Merchant Bankers, Legal Counsels, Auditors, Registrars, Stock Exchanges, and Regulatory Authorities.

- Manage due diligence activities and ensure timely closure of observations.

DRHP/RHP Preparation:

- Lead drafting, review, and finalization of the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP), Red Herring Prospectus (RHP), and related offer documents.

- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance of disclosures.

- Coordinate data collection and validation across business functions.

Regulatory Compliance & Approvals:

- Obtain approvals and clearances from SEBI, NSE, BSE, ROC, and other regulatory authorities.

Ensure compliance with:

- Companies Act, 2013

- SEBI ICDR Regulations

- SEBI LODR Regulations

- Secretarial Standards

- FEMA and other applicable laws

- Track regulatory developments and advise management on implications.

Corporate Governance:

- Strengthen corporate governance framework in line with listed company requirements.

- Advise the Board and Committees on governance matters and regulatory obligations.

- Develop policies and charters required for listed entities.

- Ensure adherence to Board governance practices and statutory requirements.

Board & Committee Management:

- Organize Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, and Shareholder Meetings.

- Prepare agendas, notices, minutes, and resolutions.

- Ensure timely implementation of Board decisions and compliance actions.

- Act as the principal advisor to the Board on secretarial and governance matters.

Capital Restructuring & Corporate Actions:

- Lead pre-IPO capital restructuring initiatives.

Manage:

- ESOP implementation

- Share allotments

- Bonus issues

- Rights issues

- Preferential allotments

- Stock splits and other corporate actions

- Maintain statutory records and shareholding structures.

Due Diligence & Documentation:

- Coordinate legal, financial, secretarial, and business due diligence exercises.

- Ensure availability and accuracy of corporate records and statutory registers.

- Facilitate investor, auditor, and regulatory inspections.

Investor Relations Support:

- Support management in investor presentations, analyst interactions, and roadshows.

- Assist in responding to investor and regulatory queries.

- Ensure timely disclosures and transparent communication practices.

Post-Listing Compliance:

- Establish a robust compliance framework for a listed company environment.

- Manage stock exchange filings and disclosures.

- Oversee compliance with insider trading regulations and corporate governance requirements.

- Ensure periodic reporting and annual compliance certifications.

Risk Management & Compliance Monitoring:

- Identify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.

- Conduct periodic secretarial audits and compliance reviews.

- Build systems and controls to ensure sustainable governance practices.