American Express - Company Secretary (7-12 yrs)

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

This is a broad role for a qualified company secretary (member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India) with sufficient work experience (8+ years) who will support the corporate secretarial function for the banking business of American Express in India (AEBC India) and ensure its robust governance, oversight and compliance.

This role shall be instrumental in driving the transformation of strengthening the Country Executive Committee (CEC) and other committees' effectiveness, oversight and elevating the corporate governance standards.

Job Description

- Corporate Secretarial assistance to the Country Executive Committee (CEC) and other committees in line with all statutory and regulatory guidelines. The position currently reports to the CEO of AEBC India, and shall function in close collaboration with General Counsel Organization.

- Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of AEBC India's governance, policies, framework and practices including CEC and other committees' composition, structure, charters, decision making protocols and onboarding of its members.

- Enhance the effectiveness of the CEC and other committees, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and governance best practices.

- Provide expert guidance to the CEC and other committee members on regulatory expectations and their fiduciary duties.

- Ensure timely and proper convening, conduct, and documentation of CEC and other committee meetings, including agenda planning, preparation, collation of materials, accurate recording of minutes and ensure follow-through on action items in a timely and effective manner.

- Monitor and improve the effectiveness of governance structures by maintaining oversight on reporting lines, decision-making hierarchies, and committee charters, ensuring consistency, transparency, and alignment with best practices.

- Maintain statutory/regulatory registers, filings, and compliance records, and oversee disclosures to regulatory authorities and ensure accuracy and confidentiality of all records.

- Support CEC and other committees' evaluation processes, induction, and ongoing governance training for CEC and other committee members.

- Liaise with regulators as required for governance and secretarial matters.

- Stay abreast of changes in corporate and banking laws and ensure that AEBC India and its parent entity (AEBC NY) remains in full compliance with regulatory guidelines and governance standards.

- Act as a bridge between the management and CEC to enable balanced, informed decision making and clear accountability.

- Collaborate with key internal stakeholders including senior management and auditors for discharging corporate secretarial matters, embedding and promoting a strong culture of governance and compliance.

- Performing compliance reviews /monitoring, preparing compliance reports and assist in implementing the legal entity governance mechanism in an efficient and effective manner.

- The role requires the incumbent to possess relationship management and influencing skills with thorough understanding of corporate and banking laws, governance practices, compliances & regulatory environment of the financial services sector in India, including current and emerging issues and regulations impacting the banking business of AEBC India.

- The role requires the incumbent to have strong working methodology, which includes systematic and detailed approach to work and an ability to work independently with minimal supervision and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

- Qualified Company Secretary and Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) having 8+ years post qualification work experience (with stability, consistency, and proven track record).

- Deep understanding of corporate governance, board and other committees functioning and regulatory compliances for AEBC India and AEBC NY.

- Experience of banking industry, including knowledge of credit card, merchant, and network business, IT enabled services, information security and technology regulations, digital payment landscape in India and data privacy will be an advantage.

- Demonstrated experience in managing board and committee processes, regulatory filings, and stakeholder engagement at the senior leadership level.

- High level of integrity, judgement and discretion in handling sensitive matters.

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, discretion, and integrity.

- Proactive and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple high-stakes priorities.

- Strong collaboration skills and proven ability to adjust quickly to shifting priorities and maintain serenity, resilience, and clear thinking through stressful, confrontational, and fast-changing/fast-paced situations.

Compliance Language

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

- Competitive base salaries

- Bonus incentives

- Support for financial-well-being and retirement

- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)

- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need

- Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)

- Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)

- Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program

- Career development and training opportunities

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.