Job Title: Head – Compliance & Company Secretary (FinTech)
Location: Mumbai, India
About the Role
Our client is looking for an experienced and highly driven Head – Compliance & Company Secretary to lead and strengthen the internal compliance framework as the company scales. This role will be critical in ensuring regulatory adherence, corporate governance excellence, and building robust compliance systems aligned with a quick-growing fintech setting.
The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in the fintech sector, a solid understanding of evolving regulatory landscapes, and the ability to operate with high levels of confidentiality and integrity.
Key Responsibilities
• Compliance Framework & Strategy
Design, implement, and enhance internal compliance and governance framework
Ensure adherence to RBI, SEBI, Companies Act, FEMA, and related regulations
Anticipate regulatory changes and align internal policies proactively
• Company Secretarial Functions
Act as the designated Company Secretary under the Companies Act, 2013
Manage board meetings,
committee meetings, and shareholder communications
Maintain statutory registers, filings, and records accurately and timely
• Regulatory Liaison & Filings
Act as the primary point of contact with RBI, SEBI, and MCA
Oversee timely regulatory filings, disclosures, and reporting
• Governance & Risk Management
Strengthen corporate governance practices and internal controls
Identify compliance risks and implement mitigation strategies
Collaborate with legal, finance, and business teams for integrated risk management
• Advisory Role
Advise senior management and the Board on compliance and governance matters
Support business expansion initiatives from a regulatory and compliance standpoint
Qualifications & Experience
Qualified Company Secretary (CS) with membership of ICSI
LLB or additional legal qualification preferred
8–15 years of experience, with significant exposure to the fintech