P5 Senior Lead - Corporate Secretarial

PayU; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive workplace

Dynamic environment

Inclusive culture

Extensive training & development

Job summary

PayU is seeking a technically strong Senior Lead – Corporate Secretarial to support the Company Secretary and lead governance initiatives in Mumbai.

You will manage statutory compliances, Board and committee processes, regulatory filings, corporate records, and shareholder-related matters, collaborating with senior management in a fast-paced environment to strengthen governance practices.

Qualifications

• Qualified Company Secretary with 8+ years of relevant experience in a complex corporate secretarial environment.
• Strong drafting, written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in managing end-to-end Board and committee meetings, regulatory filings and governance processes.
• Exposure to SEBI regulations, Companies Act and corporate governance practices.
• Experience in handling IPO-related activities will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliances under the Companies Act and SEBI regulations.
• Oversee Board and committee meeting processes: notices, agendas, papers, minutes, action tracking.
• Coordinate filings with ROC, stock exchanges and regulators.
• Maintain statutory registers and governance documentation.
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement changes across the organisation.
• Support Annual Report and BRSR processes and shareholder services.
• Lead and guide team members and support audits and due diligence.
• Provide guidance on corporate secretarial and governance requirements.

Skills

Board meeting management

Regulatory interpretation

Stakeholder management

Drafting & communication

IPO experience

Education

Company Secretary (CS)

Job description

Job Description:

About the Team: The Corporate Secretarial team is responsible for supporting corporate governance, statutory compliance and regulatory requirements across PayU. The team works closely with the Company Secretary, senior management, the Board and its committees, internal stakeholders, shareholders, auditors and regulatory authorities.

About the Role: PayU is looking for a technically strong and proactive Senior Lead – Corporate Secretarial to support the Company Secretary and lead key corporate secretarial and governance activities. The role will involve managing statutory compliances, Board and committee processes, regulatory filings, corporate records, shareholder-related matters and governance initiatives. The position will require close engagement with senior management and internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage compliances under the Companies Act, applicable SEBI regulations, Secretarial Standards and other corporate governance requirements.
• Manage end-to-end processes for Board and committee meetings, including: Preparation and circulation of notices, Agenda coordination, Compilation of Board papers, Drafting and finalisation of minutes, Tracking of action points.
• Coordinate statutory filings, disclosures and intimations with the Registrar of Companies, stock exchanges and other regulatory authorities.
• Maintain statutory registers, corporate records, compliance trackers and other secretarial documentation.
• Monitor regulatory developments and support their timely implementation across the organisation.
• Support the preparation of the Annual Report and Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR).
• Support general meeting, postal ballot, dividend, Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) and shareholder-service processes.
• Monitor compliance under the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.
• Lead, guide and review the work of team members.
• Support corporate secretarial audits, statutory audits, due diligence exercises and regulatory reviews.
• Provide corporate secretarial support for corporate transactions and special projects.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and strengthen corporate governance and compliance processes.
• Provide practical guidance to internal stakeholders on applicable corporate secretarial and governance requirements.

Requirements:

• Qualified Company Secretary.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in a listed company or a complex corporate secretarial environment.
• Strong knowledge of the Companies Act, applicable SEBI regulations, Secretarial Standards and corporate governance practices.
• Experience in managing end-to-end Board and committee meeting processes.
• Experience in handling regulatory filings, disclosures and intimations with the Registrar of Companies, stock exchanges and other regulatory authorities.
• Experience in maintaining statutory registers, corporate records and compliance trackers.
• Experience in managing general meetings, postal ballots, dividend-related matters, IEPF processes and shareholder services.
• Working knowledge of compliance requirements under the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.
• Experience in supporting Annual Report and BRSR processes.
• Experience in handling audits, due diligence, corporate transactions and special projects.
• Strong drafting, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder-management and organisational skills, with a high level of accuracy and discretion.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, interpret regulatory changes and provide practical guidance to the business.
• Experience in handling an IPO, including IPO-related corporate secretarial, governance, due diligence, disclosure or regulatory activities, will be an advantage.

What We Offer?

• A positive, get-things-done workplace
• A dynamic, constantly evolving space (change is par for the course – important you are comfortable with this).
• An inclusive environment that ensures we listen to a diverse range of voices when making decisions.
• Ability to learn cutting edge concepts and innovation in an agile start-up environment with a global scale.
• Access to 5000+ training courses accessible anytime/anywhere to support your growth and development (Corporate with top learning partners like Harvard, Coursera, Udacity).

About Us:

At PayU, we are a global fintech investor and our vision is to build a world without financial borders where everyone can prosper. We give people in high growth markets the financial services and products they need to thrive. Our expertise in 18+ high-growth markets enable us to extend the reach of financial services. This drives everything we do, from investing in technology entrepreneurs to offering credit to underserved individuals, to helping merchants buy, sell, and operate online. Being part of Prosus, one of the largest technology investors in the world, gives us the presence and expertise to make a real impact. Find out more at www.payu.in

Our Commitment to Building a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce

As a global and multi-cultural organization with varied ethnicities thriving across locations, we realize that our responsibility towards fulfilling the D&I commitment is huge. Therefore, we continuously strive to create a diverse, inclusive, and safe environment, for all our people, communities, and customers. Our leaders are committed to create an inclusive work culture which enables transparency, flexibility, and unbiased attention to every PayUneer so they can succeed, irrespective of gender, colour, or personal faith. An environment where every person feels they belong, that they are listened to, and where they are empowered to speak up. At PayU we have zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice whether a specific race, ethnicity, or of persons with disabilities, or the LGBTQ communities