Kotak Mahindra Bank/ Company Secretary/ Mumbai

Job Description:

Job Title: DVP - Company Secretary
Location: BKC, Mumbai
CTC: As per company norms

Key Responsibilities

1. Board & Committee Governance
   
   

• Plan, convene, and manage Board and Committee meetings, including agenda finalization, circulation of papers, and preparation of minutes.
• Ensure timely implementation and tracking of Board decisions.
• Advise the Board on corporate governance best practices and regulatory expectations.

2. Regulatory & Statutory Compliance
   
   

• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, 2013, RBI Act, Banking Regulation Act, SEBI (LODR) (if applicable), and other relevant laws.
• Liaise with RBI, SEBI, Stock Exchanges, and other regulatory bodies.
• Oversee filing of statutory returns, disclosures, and certifications.
• Monitor regulatory changes and proactively advise senior management on impact and implementation.

3. Corporate Governance & Policy Framework
   
   

• Develop, review, and update governance frameworks, charters, policies, and codes in line with regulatory requirements.
• Support Board evaluations and governance reviews.

4. Secretarial & Legal Advisory
   
   

• Provide expert guidance on corporate law, banking regulations, and governance matters.
• Oversee maintenance of statutory registers, records, and documentation.
• Coordinate with external legal counsels, auditors, and consultants.

5. Shareholder & Stakeholder Management
   
   

• Manage shareholder communications, general meetings (AGM/EGM), and investor-related governance matters.
• Ensure smooth conduct of AGMs/EGMs, including notices, resolutions, and voting processes.

6. Leadership & Team Management
   
   

• Lead and mentor the Secretarial / Governance team.

• Drive process improvements, automation, and strong compliance culture within the function.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Deep knowledge of banking regulations and corporate governance
• Strong board-level communication and advisory skills
• Ability to interpret and implement complex regulatory requirements
• High levels of integrity, discretion, and professional judgment
• Stakeholder management at senior and regulatory levels