Governance & Compliance Director

About the Department

The corporate finance department in the company handles all the financial and investment decisions. It primarily focuses on maximizing shareholder value through long-term and short-term financial planning and the implementation of various strategies. It aims to maximize the value of a business through the planning and execution of resources

The Role & Responsibilities

The Company Secretary & Governance Officer will be responsible for ensuring corporate governance compliance, statutory reporting, and supporting board and committee functions across the US, Singapore, and India. This role will ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, manage board meetings, and facilitate communication between the company and stakeholders, including regulators and investors

Key Role Deliverables

▪ Ensuring compliance with corporate laws and regulations in US (SEC, SOX), Singapore (ACRA, MAS), and India (Companies Act, SEBI, FEMA, RBI)

▪ Maintaining and updating corporate records, including shareholder registers, director appointments, and statutory filings

▪ Drafting and implementing corporate governance policies in line with global best practices

▪ Advising the Board and senior management on governance-related matters

▪ Organizing and facilitate Board Meetings, Annual General Meetings (AGMs), and Committee Meetings (Audit, Risk, Nomination & Remuneration, CSR)

▪ Drafting agendas, minutes, resolutions, and ensure timely circulation of board papers

▪ Ensuring compliance with board composition requirements, including independent directors and regulatory disclosures

▪ Working with consultants to file annual returns, financial statements, and compliance reports with regulators in the US (SEC, IRS), Singapore (ACRA, MAS), and India (MCA, SEBI, RBI)

▪ Handling statutory reporting for cross-border investments, mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring

▪ Ensuring compliance with taxation, foreign exchange laws (FEMA, FDI regulations), and labor laws as applicable

▪ Coordinating with internal and external auditors for corporate governance and statutory audits

▪ Liaising with regulators, stock exchanges, institutional investors, and legal advisors

▪ Ensuring smooth communication between the Board, shareholders, and government authorities

▪ Overseeing the company's compliance with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting requirements

▪ Providing legal support on M&A transactions, regulatory approvals, and dispute resolutions

Prerequisites

▪ Strong understanding of corporate laws across multiple jurisdictions

▪ Knowledge of SOX, SEC filing requirements, and corporate governance laws

▪ Excellent drafting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

▪ Ability to handle board-level governance and statutory compliance independently

▪ Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

▪ Good written & oral communication skills

▪ Relationship Management with cross functions

• ▪ Proactive and entrepreneurial traits;

and a willingness to grow and learn on daily basis

▪ Good interpersonal skills Manager Corporate Finance (Secretarial)

Experience

5+ years in corporate secretarial, governance, or compliance roles in a multinational or listed company with Some exposure of international subsidiaries and compliances

Education

CS, LLB, listed entity experience is a must (ITES, BFSI)

Compensation

The compensation structure will be as per industry standard