Head - Company Secretary - IPO/Capital Markets

IPO Planning & Execution:

• Lead the end-to-end IPO process from preparation to successful listing.
• Develop and execute the IPO roadmap in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive organizational readiness for public listing, including governance, compliance, and regulatory preparedness.
• Coordinate with Merchant Bankers, Legal Counsels, Auditors, Registrars, Stock Exchanges, and Regulatory Authorities.
• Manage due diligence activities and ensure timely closure of observations.

DRHP/RHP Preparation:

• Lead drafting, review, and finalization of the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP), Red Herring Prospectus (RHP), and related offer documents.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance of disclosures.
• Coordinate data collection and validation across business functions.

Regulatory Compliance & Approvals:

• Obtain approvals and clearances from SEBI, NSE, BSE, ROC, and other regulatory authorities.

Ensure compliance with:

• Companies Act, 2013
• SEBI ICDR Regulations
• SEBI LODR Regulations
• Secretarial Standards
• FEMA and other applicable laws
• Track regulatory developments and advise management on implications.

Corporate Governance:

• Strengthen corporate governance framework in line with listed company requirements.
• Advise the Board and Committees on governance matters and regulatory obligations.
• Develop policies and charters required for listed entities.
• Ensure adherence to Board governance practices and statutory requirements.

Board & Committee Management:

• Organize Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, and Shareholder Meetings.
• Prepare agendas, notices, minutes, and resolutions.
• Ensure timely implementation of Board decisions and compliance actions.
• Act as the principal advisor to the Board on secretarial and governance matters.

Capital Restructuring & Corporate Actions:

• Lead pre-IPO capital restructuring initiatives.

Manage:

• ESOP implementation
• Share allotments
• Bonus issues
• Rights issues
• Preferential allotments
• Stock splits and other corporate actions
• Maintain statutory records and shareholding structures.

Due Diligence & Documentation:

• Coordinate legal, financial, secretarial, and business due diligence exercises.
• Ensure availability and accuracy of corporate records and statutory registers.
• Facilitate investor, auditor, and regulatory inspections.

Investor Relations Support:

• Support management in investor presentations, analyst interactions, and roadshows.
• Assist in responding to investor and regulatory queries.
• Ensure timely disclosures and transparent communication practices.

Post-Listing Compliance:

• Establish a robust compliance framework for a listed company environment.
• Manage stock exchange filings and disclosures.
• Oversee compliance with insider trading regulations and corporate governance requirements.
• Ensure periodic reporting and annual compliance certifications.

Risk Management & Compliance Monitoring:

• Identify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct periodic secretarial audits and compliance reviews.
• Build systems and controls to ensure sustainable governance practices.