Trainee

JM Financial Ltd; Mumbai; On-site; INR 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

JM Financial Ltd is seeking a motivated Company Secretary (CS) Trainee to support the Compliance team in corporate laws, regulatory requirements, and governance standards. The trainee will gain hands-on experience in statutory filings, board matters, and legal documentation.

The role involves preparing meeting agendas and minutes, maintaining statutory records, and assisting in governance implementations while collaborating with internal teams and external consultants.

Qualifications

• Passed Executive Programme of ICSI.
• Eligible to undergo practical training as prescribed by ICSI.
• Good understanding of Companies Act, 2013 and corporate compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain statutory registers, records and documents.
• Assist in Board/Committee/General Meeting agendas, notices and minutes.
• Monitor compliance calendars and statutory requirements.
• Draft basic resolutions, agreements and corporate correspondences.
• Support due diligence, audits and compliance reviews.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external consultants for compliance matters.
• Assist in governance and regulatory framework implementations.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research as required.
• Support team members on project tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Discretion with confidential info

Analytical thinking

Eagerness to learn

Education

ICSI Executive Programme

Practical training eligibility (ICSI)

Tools

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Company Secretary (CS) Trainee to support the Compliance team in ensuring adherence to corporate laws, regulatory requirements, and governance standards. The trainee will gain hands-on experience in corporate compliance, board matters, statutory filings, and legal documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining statutory registers, records, and documents.
• Support the preparation of Board Meeting, Committee Meeting, and General Meeting agendas, notices, and minutes.
• Monitor compliance calendars and ensure timely completion of statutory requirements.
• Draft basic resolutions, agreements, and corporate correspondences.
• Support due diligence exercises, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external consultants for compliance-related matters.
• Assist in implementation of corporate governance and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research as required.
• Support Team Members basis the projects undertaken

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed Executive Programme of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
• Eligible to undergo practical training as prescribed by ICSI.
• Good understanding of Companies Act, 2013, and corporate compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness to learn and work in a dynamic environment.

What We Offer

• Exposure to corporate and regulatory compliance functions.
• Hands-on experience with statutory filings and governance processes.
• Opportunity to work with experienced professionals.
• Learning and development opportunities to build a strong foundation for a CS career.