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ACER Credit Rating is looking for a proactive and multi-tasker company secretary willing to work in a startup environment. The ideal candidate will have the following attributes - Experience in facilitating and completing all documentation related to board meetings Willingness to go above and beyond the secretarial role - this is a startup environment and requires the candidate to work on document drafting, regulatory communication, and managing ad-hoc tasks as needed for taking the company from 0 to 1 Meticulous in documentation, file management, and ensuring adherence to ICSI standards Possess an ownership mindset with a strong bias for action Complete details of the role below - Job Title : Company Secretary Location: BKC, Mumbai Department : Legal, Compliance & Corporate Governance Reporting To : Managing Director / Board of Directors Experience : Minimum 5 years post-qualification (Exceptional candidates with fewer years of experience will also be considered) Qualification : Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) Employment Type : Full-time Preferred Availability: Immediate Start About the Role We are looking to appoint a proactive and experienced Company Secretary to support our regulatory, compliance, and governance framework as part of our journey to establish a SEBI-registered Credit Rating Agency. This is a unique opportunity to contribute from the ground up in setting up corporate processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the Board in fulfilling statutory obligations. Key Responsibilities 1. SEBI CRA Regulatory Compliance & Licensing Liaise with SEBI and other regulatory authorities for queries, inspections, and ongoing compliances Ensure adherence to SEBI (Credit Rating Agencies) Regulations, 1999, SEBI Master Circular, May’ 2024 and related circulars. 2. Board & Governance Support Convene and manage Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, and General Meetings Draft agenda, notices, resolutions, and minutes in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 Guide the Board on corporate governance standards and emerging regulatory developments 3. Statutory Compliance & Record Management Maintain statutory registers, company records, and documentation per applicable law File necessary forms and returns with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), SEBI, and other statutory bodies Ensure compliance with FEMA, Labour Laws, and other applicable provisions 4. Policy Framework Development Draft and maintain company policies including Code of Conduct, Investor Complaints Redressal Mechanism Policy, Corporate Governance & Ethics Policy, Insider Trading Policy, Firewall Policy, Employee Investment Conflict of Interest Policy, Data Back-up, Storage & Security Policy, Whistleblower Policy and any other Policy as per applicable laws. Assist in creating frameworks for internal controls and risk management 5. Stakeholder Interface Act as the key point of contact for shareholders, board members, auditors, legal advisors, and regulatory bodies Manage shareholder communication and coordinate documentation for equity issuances or funding rounds 6. Startup Environment Contribution Collaborate across teams in a lean setup; take initiative in setting up scalable processes Provide strategic inputs in company structuring, corporate actions, and compliance automation Candidate Profile Qualified Company Secretary with 5+ years of relevant experience Hands-on experience in setting up corporate secretarial and compliance functions in a startup or financial services firm preferred Familiarity with SEBI CRA Regulations, Companies Act, and MCA/SEBI/RBI portals Excellent drafting, communication, and organizational skills Self-starter with the ability to operate in a dynamic, early-stage environment Why Join Us? Be part of a founding team building a new-age credit rating agency Opportunity to shape governance and regulatory standards from inception Exposure to board-level interactions and regulatory engagements A collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment