Corporate Secretary

Class: Full-time AND Permanent

Company Overview:

Connecting clients to markets – and talent to opportunity.With 4,500+ employees and over 300,000 commercial, institutional, payments, and retail clients, we operate from more than 70 offices spread across six continents. As a Fortune 100, Nasdaq-listed provider, we connect clients to the global markets – focusing on innovation, human connection, and providing world-class products and services to all types of investors.Whether you want to forge a career connecting our retail clients to potential trading opportunities, or ingrain yourself in the world of institutional investing, StoneX Group is made up of four business segments that offer endless potential for progression and growth.

Business Segment Overview  

Corporate: Engage in a deep variety of business-critical activities that keep our company running efficiently. From strategic marketing and financial management to human resources and operational oversight, you'll have the opportunity to optimize processes and implement game-changing policies.

Position Purpose:

• Serving as the primary point of contact for the board of directors, shareholders and regulatory authorities on corporate governance matters.
• Coordinating and facilitating board meetings, including preparing agendas, board packs and minutes.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including filing annual returns, disclosures and resolutions.
• Drafting and filing statutory documents, such as annual returns, board resolutions and meeting minutes.
• Maintaining corporate records, registers and statutory books as per the applicable laws and regulations.
• Advising management and board members on corporate governance best practices, legal requirements and compliance issues.
• Managing shareholder communications, including organising annual general meetings and handling shareholder inquiries.
• Guiding corporate governance best practices and implementing governance frameworks.

Primary duties will include:

• Prepare and distribute notices, agendas and supporting materials for board and committee meetings.
• Attend board meetings, record minutes and maintain accurate records of board proceedings.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of statutory documents with regulatory authorities.
• Monitor changes in company law and ensure compliance with corporate governance guidelines, listing rules and other regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to directors and senior management on corporate governance matters.
• Liaising with regulatory authorities, such as the Registrar of Companies (ROC) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
• Communicate with external advisors, legal counsel and auditors on corporate governance and compliance issues.
• Conduct corporate governance reviews and assessments to identify areas for improvement.
• Stay updated on changes to corporate law, regulations and governance practices.

To land this role you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration or a related field.
• Qualified Company Secretary (ACS) with a membership of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, regulations and governance principles.
• Familiarity with corporate governance codes and guidelines, such as the Companies Act and SEBI regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior executives.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.