General - Corporate Secretary

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish policies, procedures, and guidelines for compliant secretarial function in India .

• Provide secretarial and corporate governance support to various teams .

• Conduct Merative India board meetings, prepare agenda and notes, minutes, and resolutions .

• Identify and transparently communicate any obstacles or risks associated with the Company from a corporate / business law perspective while coordinating with Merative s US-based Legal Department .

• Overseeing end-to-end compliance with the Companies Act, FEMA, other applicable regulations and maintaining vigilance over overall compliance in India .

• Ma intaining and updating statutory registers, making necessary filings with relevant authorities, and coordinating with other departments to ensure compliance for Merative India .

• Serve as a point of contact for the Board of Directors, facilitating communication and providing support to board members on governance matters, best practices, regulatory developments, and compliance requirements.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal, finance, and HR departments, to ensure alignment on governance and compliance matters.

• Coordinate with external legal counsels, consultants, domain experts, and auditors as needed to address governance and compliance issues.

• Develop and deliver training programs (as required ) for directors, executives, and employees on corporate governance, compliance, and ethical standards.

• Work closely with the international teams - Finance & Accounting, Legal, Tax , Human Resources, etc . on all matters related to Merative India corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Membership of the ICSI along with a minimum of ten years of relevant experience with a multi-national US based company, with at least three years as in-house Company Secretary of a listed company.

• Competence in a broad range of areas such as company law, foreign exchange regulations, secretarial standards and governance, and statutory compliances is required .

• Demonstration of solid organizational skills, ability to think strategically, and sound judgment in the analysis of complex issues and deriving conclusions.

• In-depth understanding of Indian corporate laws and regulations, corporate governance principles and industry best practices.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently , transparently and professionally with board members, senior executives, and external stakeholders.

• Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on changes in corporate governance regulations and best practices .

• Ability to work independently as well as in a cross-functional environment.

• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities.