Assistant Company Secretary Closed

Job description

Branch Overview

Branch is a leading AI-based lending fintech with 50M+ downloads across India and Africa.  We use alternative data to reach millions of people that are largely excluded from the financial sector.

Headquartered in Silicon Valley with operations in India, Nigeria and Kenya, Branch is a for-profit, socially conscious company built for scale and impact. Our mission-driven team—founded and led by the former CEO of Kiva.org—now spans 400+ employees globally. We’re backed by investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Visa, and the IFC.

Job Overview

This role will involve a variety of Secretarial & Compliance functions, including preparation of fundraising documents & forms, assisting in Board/Committee Meetings, maintenance of statutory records, and helping with general day-to-day secretarial & compliance functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing corporate secretarial compliance for private companies. Ensure that all necessary filings and documentation for regulatory requirements are completed on time, such as annual returns, board resolutions, shareholder resolutions, etc.
• Ensure filing documents on the MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) portal, including forms for annual filings, changes in directorship, and other corporate filings.
• Support the preparation of compliance documents and reports for various stakeholders.
• Drafting of documents for fundraising deals.
• Follow and ensure corporate governance practices within the organisation as per relevant laws and secretarial standards.
• Drafting of agendas and minutes of board meetings and annual general meetings (AGMs).
• Track and monitor compliance with the Companies Act, FEMA, and secretarial standards.
• Collaborate with the legal, finance, and other departments to ensure all regulatory compliance aspects are addressed.
• Assist in coordinating internal meetings and provide secretarial support as needed.
• Assist with maintenance of corporate records, legal databases, and compliance registers.
• Help in compiling data and preparing compliance status reports for internal use.
• Provide administrative support in organizing meetings, maintaining meeting schedules, and handling communications related to corporate governance and tracking actionables.
• Keep up with industry-specific regulations and ensure the company stays compliant with all necessary laws.
• Support internal audits and compliance checks.
• Ensure NSDL/CDSL filings and Compliances
• Support compliance with relevant regulations and corporate governance practices.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and vetting various legal documents, contracts, agreements, and company policies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal guidelines.
• Assist in managing and updating compliance management software or tools for tracking statutory and regulatory compliances
• Track entity-wise, activity-wise, and event-based compliances across various laws and regulations applicable to the company

Qualifications

• Education: Qualified CS
• Experience- Fresher or candidate with 1 year of experience
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Have a good understanding of Companies Act
• Communication skills both in Hindi and English
• Collaborative and Communicative- Capable of working with seniors etc

Benefits of Joining

• Mission-driven, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment
• Competitive salary and equity package
• A collaborative and flat company culture
• Remote first, with the option to work in-person occasionally
• Fully-paid Group Medical Insurance and Personal Accidental Insurance
• Unlimited paid time off including personal leave, bereavement leave, sick leave
• Fully paid parental leave - 6 months maternity leave and 3 months paternity leave
• Monthly WFH stipend alongside a one time home office set-up budget
• $500 Annual professional development budget
• Discretionary trips to our offices across the globe, with global travel medical insurance
• Team meals and social events- Virtual and In-person

Branch International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not and will not discriminate in employment on any basis prohibited by applicable law. We’re looking for more than just qualifications - so if you’re unsure that you meet the criteria, please do not hesitate to apply!