Company Secretary - Internship

Company Secretary Intern – Compliance, Governance & Dematerialisation (AIFs)

Location: GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, IndiaWork Mode: On-site (Full-time, based at GIFT City)Reporting to: Compliance Officer / Company SecretaryDuration: 3–6 months (extendable based on performance)

About SucSEED Indovation Fund

SucSEED Indovation Fund is a SEBI-registered Category I Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) with a strong focus on early-stage investments in innovative and high-growth companies. With a presence in both domestic and international markets, we are committed to best-in-class governance, compliance, and investor protection.Role OverviewWe are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Company Secretary Intern to support our compliance, governance, and regulatory functions for our AIF and related investment vehicles registered with IFSCA and SEBI.A core focus of this role will be the end-to-end execution of the dematerialisation process for the Fund’s investments, working closely with investee companies, Registrars & Transfer Agents (RTAs), and Depository Participants (DPs).This internship offers real-world exposure to the fund ecosystem, hands-on project ownership, and direct interaction with senior professionals and regulators.Key Responsibilities

• AIF & Fund Compliance
• Prepare and file periodic returns, disclosures, and regulatory submissions.
• Monitor investment limits and maintain multi-jurisdictional compliance calendars.
• Dematerialisation Process (Primary Project)
• Create and maintain a Demat Conversion Tracker.
• Coordinate with investee companies, RTAs, and DPs to verify documentation, track timelines, and ensure completion within regulatory deadlines.
• Regulatory Liaison
• Engage with IFSCA, SEBI, and other authorities for clarifications and submissions.
• Track, interpret, and communicate relevant regulatory updates to internal stakeholders.
  

Skills & Competencies

• Basic understanding (or willingness to learn) of:
• Companies Act, 2013
• SEBI AIF Regulations
• IFSCA Fund Management Regulations
• Interest in fund governance, corporate compliance, and investment processes.
• Familiarity with dematerialisation procedures is an advantage, but not mandatory.
• Good drafting, organisational, and record-keeping abilities.
• Proficiency in productivity and collaboration tools, including:
• MS Excel & MS Word (basic to intermediate)
• Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
• Video conferencing tools (Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams)
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Eagerness to learn and ability to work in a fast-paced, professional environment.
  

Eligibility & Requirements

• CS Executive / Professional Programme student or recently qualified Company Secretary.
• Knowledge of fund structures, corporate compliance, and securities laws preferred.
• Prior exposure to dematerialisation processes will be an advantage.
• Available for full-time internship at GIFT City.
  

What You’ll Gain

• Practical exposure to domestic and international fund compliance.
• End-to-end project ownership of a high-visibility, time-sensitive dematerialisation initiative.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in fund governance and VC operations.
  

Note:

This is a paid internship.Skills: compliance,aif,investment,management,investments,cs,dematerialisation,fund structures,securities laws