Description
Our client is looking to appoint a Group Head of Compliance to lead governance and compliance across its diverse portfolio of businesses. This is a senior, group-level leadership role, pivotal to strengthening governance frameworks and building IPO-ready compliance systems as the group prepares for public listings and institutional expansion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and standardize compliance, corporate secretarial, and governance practices across all group entities

• Drive board, committee, and shareholder meeting governance, including resolutions, statutory records, and regulatory filings

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including Companies Act, RERA, RBI, and SEBI norms

• Track and monitor compliance of investee companies with shareholder and investment agreements

• Act as the primary liaison with external regulators and authorities such as ROC, RBI, and SEBI

• Shape and execute compliance strategies for IPO readiness and institutional fundraising

• Upgrade group-wide compliance policies, systems, controls, and reporting frameworks

• Mentor, manage, and develop the internal compliance and secretarial teams

Requirements

• 20+ years of experience in corporate secretarial, compliance, and governance roles

• Qualified Company Secretary (mandatory); LLB is a strong advantage

• Proven experience working with listed companies, preferably within promoter-driven conglomerates

• Prior IPO exposure or experience leading public listing readiness is highly desirable

• Strong leadership presence with a strategic mindset, high emotional intelligence, and a solution-oriented approach