Vice President – Secretarial

A Leading Life Insurance Company is seeking a strategic Vice President – Secretarial to lead its corporate governance and secretarial function in Mumbai. In this high-visibility role, you will be responsible for ensuring strict adherence to the Companies Act, IRDAI Corporate Governance Guidelines, and Shareholders’ Agreements. Furthermore, you will lead the preparation and review of all critical regulatory filings and board agendas. Consequently, this position is vital for protecting the company’s legal integrity and fostering a culture of compliance.

The Vice President – Secretarial must possess exceptional drafting skills and the ability to manage complex board-level interactions. Additionally, you will oversee secretarial and statutory audits while providing critical data to other departments for regulatory submissions. Therefore, the company is looking for a Qualified Company Secretary with a strong background in the insurance sector. If you are a result-oriented leader with a meticulous eye for detail, this Vice President – Secretarial role offers a premier executive platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and timely submission of all IRDAI and ROC filings and forms.
• Ensure comprehensive compliance with the Companies Act and IRDAI Corporate Governance norms.
• Draft and modify corporate policies in alignment with evolving insurance regulations.
• Manage the end-to-end conduct of Board and Committee meetings, including agenda and minutes.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulators for secretarial and statutory audits.
• Monitor director appointments and resignations to ensure compliance with the Shareholders’ Agreement.
• Provide secretarial data and insights to other teams for submission to global regulators.
• Foster a healthy governance culture through regular compliance training for senior leadership.
• Manage the relationship with legal counsel and statutory auditors on secretarial matters.
• Oversee the maintenance of all statutory registers and corporate records as per law.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Qualified Company Secretary (CS) from the ICSI.
• Extensive experience in corporate secretarial functions, ideally in the Life Insurance sector.
• Deep knowledge of the Companies Act 2013 and IRDAI Corporate Governance Guidelines.
• Exceptional drafting, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage high-pressure board interactions.