AVP - Company Secretarial (India)

Job description

Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group). Built upon our rich Japanese heritage since 1876, we put our customers first and provide seamless access to, from and within the Asia Pacific region. SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets and maintain strong credit ratings across our global integrated network. We work closely as one SMBC Group to offer personal, corporate and investment banking services to meet the needs of our customers. With sustainability embedded within our strategy and operations, we are committed to creating a society in which today’s generation can enjoy economic prosperity and well-being, and pass it on to future generations. Key Responsibilities Handle all company secretarial matters in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, RBI guidelines, and other applicable laws. Ensure timely statutory filings with MCA, RBI, and other regulators. Advise on corporate governance practices and regulatory compliance applicable to banks and financial institutions. Liaise with regulators, auditors, consultants, and internal stakeholders on secretarial and governance matters. Maintain statutory registers, records, and trackers. Conducting board and shareholders meetings including preparing agenda in consultation with other functions, notice for the meetings and preparing minutes of the meetings. Any other work assigned by the Department Head and Management. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Special Skills Required Deep familiarity with RBI, the Companies Act, SEBI and applicable laws governing banking entities. Well-versed in handling secretarial matters and corporate governance issues. Good communication skills-written and verbal. Good drafting and presentation skills. Good research skills and ability to interpret governance regulations. Ability to provide end-to-end solutions within reasonable time. Good knowledge of banking products and wholesale banking-from secretarial and governance lens. Prior experience in a financial institution, bank, or law firm preferred. Experience 5-10 years (for AVP role) of experience in the secretarial domain (mandatory) with exposure to banking/financial institution context. Qualifications CS qualified-must have worked in a CS team of a bank or financial institution