Senior Manager

Job Purpose:

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Company Secretary (CS) to lead the governance and compliance function for our fast-growing fintech business, regulated as a Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) Issuer. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in corporate laws, RBI regulations, and governance frameworks, and act as a trusted advisor to the Board and senior leadership on all secretarial and statutory compliance matters.

This is a high-impact role requiring a proactive professional who can independently manage statutory obligations, ensure robust compliance systems, and interface confidently with regulators and stakeholders.

Principal Accountabilities:

Ensure end-to-end compliance under the Companies Act, 2013 and all RBI regulations applicable to PPI entities.

Independently manage filings, disclosures, and returns with ROC, RBI, and other regulatory authorities in a timely and accurate manner.

Keep abreast of evolving laws and proactively advise the Board and senior management on necessary updates to maintain compliance.

Organize and facilitate Board meetings and Board committee meetings including preparation of notices, agendas, minutes, and tracking follow-up actions.

Maintain statutory registers, records, and all other documentation as mandated under applicable laws.

Design and implement internal governance policies, compliance checklists, and reporting mechanisms.

Act as the primary point of contact with regulatory bodies, auditors, shareholders, and legal counsel.

Partner with internal functions such as Ops, Finance, Legal, and Risk to ensure an integrated approach to compliance and governance.

Qualifications and Experience:

Mandatory: Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)

Preferred: Bachelors degree in law or commerce

610 years of post-qualification experience in corporate secretarial and governance roles, preferably in fintech, NBFCs, banking, or financial services

Experience with PPI, Payment Inst, RBI regulated entities, and RBI governance frameworks is a significant advantage