Company Secretary

Role Summary

The Company Secretary will lead governance, statutory compliance, and regulatory affairs for FPL, as we scale our digital consumer platform offering regulated financial products. The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound knowledge of Indian corporate laws, fintech regulations, and governance frameworks in a fast-paced startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with legal, regulatory, and statutory norms.
• Organize and manage Board and shareholder meetings.
• Maintain statutory registers and company records.
• Liaise with regulators for filings, audits, and compliance.
• Advise on corporate governance and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Legal, Compliance, Finance) for cross-functional compliance.
• Monitor regulatory developments impacting fintech and financial products.
• Prepare and submit required disclosures and reports.
• Facilitate investor and stakeholder communications relating to governance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Company Secretary qualified from ICSI.
• 5-7 years of experience, preferably in fintech, financial services, or regulated sectors.
• Thorough knowledge of Companies Act, RBI, SEBI, IRDAI regulations.
• Experience working in new economy companies is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Performance Metrics

• 100% on-time statutory and regulatory filings.
• Zero regulatory compliance violations.
• Timely organization and documentation of all Board and Committee meetings.
• Positive feedback from Board and internal stakeholders on governance support.
• Regulatory risk incidents identified and mitigated proactively.
• Successful management of audits and inspections without major findings (joint responsibility)

Rituals & Monitoring

• Monthly reporting on compliance dashboard metrics & BoD Actions
• Monthly liaison meetings with Legal and Compliance teams on external environment
• Quarterly Board and Committee meeting planning and execution.