Company Secretary

All about Zeta Suite : Zeta is a Next-Gen Banking Tech company that empowers banks and fintechs to launch banking products for the future. It was founded by and Ramki Gaddipati in flagship processing platform - Zeta Tachyon - is the industry’s first modern, cloud-native, and fully API-enabled stack that brings together issuance, processing, lending, core banking, fraud & risk, and many more capabilities as a single-vendor stack. 15M+ cards have been issued on our platform globally.Zeta Tachyon offers : Rich digital-first cardholder experiences.-Native embeddable banking support.-Hyper-Personalisation Policy Engine to launch segment-of-one card programs.-Web-based product configurators to launch in days vs. quarters.-Rapid innovation & extensibility via APIs, event streams, and more.-Modern & intuitive web-based back office experiences.-Next-gen regulatory risk & compliance capabilities.Zeta is actively working with the largest Banks and Fintechs in multiple global markets transforming customer experience for multi-million card portfolios.Zeta has over 1700+ employees - with over 70% roles in R&D - across locations in the US , EMEA , and Asia . We raised $280 million at a valuation from Softbank, Mastercard, and other investors in 2021. Learn more @ , , , About the Role Company Secretary is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the highest standards of corporate governance, legal compliance, and ethical conduct across the organization's global operations. The Global Company Secretary is responsible for maintaining accurate corporate records, facilitating effective communication between the Board and stakeholders and ensuring 100% regulatory compliance across all geographies where Zeta operates. The Company Secretary will also oversee the management of legal filings, investor relations, and compliance matters related to ESOPs, Shareholder’s Agreements, etc.

Responsibilities

• Corporate Governance
• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust global corporate governance framework that aligns with international best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Advise the Board of Directors and its committees on governance matters, including directors' duties, conflicts of interest, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Monitor and assess emerging governance trends and regulatory changes and proactively implement necessary updates to policies and procedures.
• Ensure the company's adherence to its Articles of Association (or equivalent constitutional documents) and relevant corporate governance codes.
• Legal and Regulatory Compliance
• Oversee the company's compliance with all applicable laws, regulations in various jurisdictions.
• Manage the preparation and filing of statutory returns, reports, and other legal documents with relevant regulatory authorities.
• Advise on legal and procedural matters, including those related to FEMA, intellectual property rights, and other relevant legislation.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel to obtain expert advice on complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Board and Committee Support
• Manage all aspects of Board and committee meetings, including preparing agendas, distributing materials, recording minutes, and tracking action items.
• Ensure that Board members receive timely and accurate information to make informed decisions.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between Board members, executive management, and other stakeholders.
• Shareholder Relations
• Serve as a primary point of contact for shareholders, addressing inquiries and managing shareholder communications.
• Oversee the organization and management of Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and other shareholder meetings.
• Manage share transfers, dividend payments, and other shareholder-related activities.
• Corporate Records Management :
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date corporate records, including registers of members, directors, and other key information.
• Ensure the security and confidentiality of all corporate documents and information.
• Establish and administer registered office and ensuring the procedures for the public inspection of company documents.
• Risk Management
• Be involved in risk management and corporate responsibility matters.
• Identify and assess potential legal and regulatory risks, and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.
• Ensure the company has adequate Directors' & Officers' (D&O) insurance coverage.
• Strategic Counsel
• Provide strategic advice to the Board and executive management on a wide range of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, etc.
• Contribute to the development of long-term business strategies and plans, ensuring alignment with corporate governance principles and legal requirements.

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Experience and Qualifications

Zeta is an equal opportunity employer. At Zeta, we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of job history, disability, gender identity, religion, race, marital / parental status, or another special status. We are proud to be an equitable workplace that welcomes individuals from all walks of life if they fit the roles and responsibilities.