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"Governance. Compliance. Driving Organizational Excellence at VNV."


Role Overview

We are looking for a qualified Company Secretary to manage secretarial compliance for the VNV group. The ideal candidate will be a CS (Company Secretary) with 3 to 5 years of post-qualification experience. As VNV operates across various geographies, you should have knowledge of cross-border compliance requirements and compliance for international joint ventures. This role is critical to ensuring organizational governance and regulatory adherence across all VNV entities.


Key Responsibilities:

1. Secretarial Compliance & Governance

  • Act as Company Secretary for VNV Group companies.
  • Ensure compliance with all legal and statutory provisions of the Companies Act and secretarial requirements across all the group companies incorporated in India and overseas.
  • Ensure compliance of all VNV Group companies, including joint ventures, with respect to secretarial functions.
  • Keep records of all secretarial documents for VNV Group companies.


2. Board & Meeting Management

  • Conduct Board meetings and record Board meeting minutes for VNV Group Companies.
  • Organize and manage Annual General Meetings (AGM)
  • File all required documents and annual returns with regulatory authorities


4. Regulatory & Statutory Filings

  • Compliance with provision of RBI/FEMA and DIPP as applicable
  • Keep a close watch on all secretarial and legislative changes and keep the company updated
  • Ensure timely and accurate regulatory submissions
  • Assist in Statutory audit by timely submission of documents and supporting documents.


5. Policy & Knowledge Management

  • Preparation of presentations on various sections of the Companies Act, 2013
  • Act as Company Secretary and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)
  • Support organizational governance through proactive compliance monitoring
  • Update the management with periodical compliance reporting.
  • Update the management regarding any changes in Applicable company law, FEMA and other regulations and its impact on the VNV Group companies’ documentation and compliance requirements.


Qualifications & Requirements

  • Qualified Company Secretary (CS) with 5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience
  • In-depth knowledge of Indian Companies Act and cross-border compliance requirements
  • SEBI Compliance and Listed entity working knowledge will be added advantage
  • Highly detail-oriented and organized with strong numerical skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated passion for working in the field of climate change and sustainability
  • Willingness to work in a startup environment and contribute to building organizational processes
  • Based in Bangalore, India


What We Offer

At VNV, we believe in creating an environment where purpose meets growth. Here’s what you can expect:


  • Meaningful Impact: Work on projects that drive climate resilience and empower millions of vulnerable communities.
  • Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values openness, teamwork, and shared learning. We celebrate diversity and encourage cross-functional collaboration.
  • Professional Development: Access to continuous learning opportunities, mentorship programs, and exposure to global best practices in climate and sustainability.
  • Global Exposure: Engage with international stakeholders, NGOs, and policymakers across South Asia and beyond.
  • Competitive Compensation & Benefits:
  • Attractive salary packages
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Paid time off and leave policies
  • Inclusive & Supportive Environment: A workplace that prioritizes equity, inclusion, and psychological safety.
  • Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission that combines environmental impact with social transformation


About VNV – Value Network Ventures

Value Network Ventures (VNV) is a leading global project developer mobilizing carbon finance to drive community-rooted climate adaptation at scale. VNV’s work enables climate action by mobilizing economic resources and mitigating environmental damage to build the resilience of local populations and Indigenous communities—reaching more than 7 million households and restoring over 5 million hectares across 17+ countries to date. 


With a team of nearly 200 experts and over 4,000 feet on the ground, VNV operates at the forefront of climate technology—designing and implementing scalable nature-based projects across blue carbon, regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, and household energy projects. To date, VNV has mobilized over 180 emission reduction and removal projects across South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. 

 

Since 2007, VNV has been a trusted partner and advisor to governments, public sector organizations, and leading businesses on their decarbonization journeys. VNV serves more than 200 clients worldwide, and its global team of experts has helped numerous Fortune 500 companies integrate comprehensive sustainability strategies into their supply chains—delivering measurable climate impact while building climate-resilient communities

 

Learn more at https://vnv.earth