About Us:
Good Business Lab (GBL) is an independent, not-for-profit innovation lab. We use rigorous academic research to prove that worker wellbeing programs have business impacts. We develop market-ready, scalable interventions capable of providing dual benefits to workers and businesses. Our goal is to disrupt the traditional notion of business, and show that worker wellbeing can be a part of core business strategy, or in other words, a good business practice.
The founders of the lab are Ach Adhvaryu - Assistant Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the University of Michigan (www.achadhvaryu.com), Anant Ahuja-head of Organization Development at Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd., and Anant Nyshadham- Assistant Professor of Economics at Boston College (www.anantnyshadham.com).
Role: Company Secretary / Governance & Compliance Manager
Location: Delhi / Bengaluru / Remote in India
Start date: ASAP (applications being accepted on a rolling basis)
Salary: 14 lacs per annum (depending on experience)
Length of Commitment: Minimum of 12 months
Please note, failure to provide a cover letter will result in your application not being considered.
About the role
The Company Secretary / Governance & Compliance Manager will be responsible for setting up a tailored Governance, Risk, and Compliance team that aligns with GBL's size, structure, and operational needs. This role will oversee GBL’s governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance strategies, ensuring GBL operates efficiently and adheres to all legal requirements while proactively managing risks across regions, including the US, Colombia, and India.
Key responsibilities include managing governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, and facilitating effective communication between the board of directors and company management. As the primary point of contact for external specialist advice, the Company Secretary / Governance & Compliance Manager will play a critical role in aligning leadership with compliance objectives and risk mitigation efforts on a global scale.
Establishing Company Secretary / Governance & Compliance Functions at GBL
- Team Set-up: Support the design of the Company Secretary / Governance & Compliance team’s structure according to GBL's size, operational complexity, and current needs. Work with senior team members to determine the right balance of internal resources and external expertise to build a high-performing Company Secretary / Governance & Compliance team capable of supporting governance, risk, and compliance initiatives across all regions.
- Integrated risk management and compliance processes: Foster collaboration across departments for a cohesive strategy, aligning resources to ensure integrated risk management and compliance processes.
Company Secretary / Governance & Compliance Evaluation & Implementation
- Conduct an initial maturity assessment of GBL’s current Governance & Compliance practices to identify key risks and areas for improvement.
- Prioritize Governance & Compliance’s needs through a risk-based approach that aligns with GBL's overall business strategy and supports organizational growth and global expansion goals.
- Ensure Governance & Compliance’s frameworks, processes, and initiatives are scalable and adaptable to meet future growth and evolving regulatory demands across regions.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and success of Governance & Compliance initiatives.
Governance
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.
- Organize and prepare for board meetings, draft agendas, take minutes, and draft board resolutions.
- Advise the board and senior management on governance best practices.
- Maintain statutory registers and records as required by law.
- Liaise with external regulators and advisors, such as local lawyers.
- Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and take appropriate action
- Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
- Develop, implement, monitor, and review company policies related to governance and compliance.
- Promote a culture of ethics and compliance within the organization
- Develop systems and procedures to monitor all Governance related activities
- Keep records of resolutions passed by the board and general meetings.
- Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate regular communication between stakeholders (board, senior management, and external regulators) regarding governance and compliance updates.
- Training: Develop and implement training programs on governance and compliance for board members and senior management.
Risk & Compliance
- Prepare, review, and maintain legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
- Maintain a database to monitor all legal documents, contracts and agreements
- Develop systems and procedures to streamline contract management
- Provide guidance, advice, and support to teams on compliance-related queries
- Ensure compliance with Country requirements (India, US & Colombia)
- Oversee federal and state registrations and any other relevant business registrations
- Lead on FCRA application and all related compliance requirements
- Oversee and monitor the company’s copyrights and data ownership
- Compliance Metrics: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for monitoring compliance efforts and tracking the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies.
- Data Privacy Compliance: Ensure adherence to data privacy regulations
Who are you?
- 5-7 years of experience with compliance, governance, and/or business administration
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration or related field
- In-depth knowledge of corporate law, governance, and regulatory requirements.
- Interest in GBL’s vision and mission, belief in GBL’s values
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines and work independently
- Flexibility to work within different time zones
- Proficiency in computer skills, excellent MS office knowledge
Additionally:
- Chartered Secretary (ICSA) qualification or equivalent is a plus
- Work experience within a not-for-profit environment
- Spanish language skills are desirable but not essential
- Experience working with an international team is a bonus
What should you be comfortable with?
- A dynamic environment with competing priorities.
- Working within a global team with shared responsibilities.
- Independently coordinating with coworkers to accomplish goals.
- Being resourceful in new environments and scenarios.
- Problem-solving in hi-pressure environments.
"Also, we know it’s tough, but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You don’t have to match all the listed requirements exactly to be considered for this role."
How to apply?
Please make sure to include in your cover letter: a concise explanation of why you want to be part of the GBL Team, how your skills can support us in this role, and how this position can support you in achieving your career goals.
Perks of working with us:
There are plenty of benefits at GBL, here are some examples:
- Flexible leave policy:Time away from work can be extremely helpful for maintaining a healthy work/life balance. GBL encourages managers and leadership to set the example by taking time off when needed and ensuring their team members do the same. We don't have a strict limit on paid leaves, only suggested (extremely liberal) averages.
- Flexible working hours: We recognize that a better work-life balance can improve employee motivation, performance, and productivity, and reduce stress. The basis of our norms pertaining to this is a system of trust in each other and our common goals.
- Training and Development: GBL team members can set aside 10% of their work time / around 4 hours a week to improve their skills/knowledge on a subject that they think will help them perform their job better. There is a separate budget set out for this. We encourage all employees to focus both on technical and soft skills. We also facilitate employee mentorship programs.
- GBL Care Systems:As an organization, we are committed to ensuring the well-being of our team members and creating a thriving work environment- because that gives us, together, the best chance at achieving our shared mission and sparking joy at work. We do this by partnering with organizations such The Mindclan, Therapize among others for workshops and other wellbeing-related initiatives.
- Growth-oriented review policy: To foster collaboration, we have adopted regular 360 reviews and check-ins among team members. We see a manager's role beyond what is expected from them by conventional management thinkers. Apart from delivering high-quality work, managers are responsible for the holistic development of their team members. This can be achieved through practices inspired by coaching philosophy.
Additional benefits:
- Wellbeing budget:This includes an individual budget for each team member that they can claim reimbursement for things such as therapy, any physical-health related activity and home office setup. Additionally, there's a separate budget for Managers for care packages or any other team activities. There's also a budget for our People Operations team to organize team-wide activities or provide mental health services in collaboration with organizations like Therapize and Mindclan.
- Informal virtual and in-person hangs and activities!
Recent projects and blog posts:
To acclimatize yourself with some of our work, you can read our blog posts on Medium, and also go through our LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.
The process
We are glad you’re interested in applying for this role!
After each step, we decide whether to invite you to the next one. Our interview process for this role has the following steps:
- CV and Cover Letter screening
- Introductory First-Round Interview
- Take-home assignment
- Fit Interview
Our commitment to diversity:
GBL is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer traditional monetary workplace benefits such as insurance and travel allowance. We are a young and growing company making us the ideal ground for team members to experiment, take on dynamic roles, and grow with us. We focus on happiness, output, and quality of work.If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.
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