Compliance Analyst / Associate

Position: Compliance Analyst/ Associate

Location: Bengaluru

About the Team

Sattva’s Corporate Advisory business unit works with corporations spanning multiple industries, geographies and priorities. Given the complexity of their operations i.e. multi-location, multi-budget, multi-thematic focus, different business operations, and higher accountability for adherence to CSR law (Section 135 of India's Companies Act), leadership and CSR teams within these corporations are paying closer attention to governance and compliance. We at Sattva have an immense demand driven opportunity to meet this growing focus with specialised consulting services and a suite of compliance products.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a qualified Company Secretary (CS) to join our team, responsible for advising clients on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) compliance and supporting our internal teams in managing statutory and regulatory compliances, especially around board and general meetings, ROC filings, declarations, and compliance management across group entities.

This is a dual role requiring strong knowledge of the Companies Act, 2013, CSR rules and regulations, governance best practices, and hands-on experience with MCA filings and company secretarial procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Client-Facing – CSR Advisory

• Advise clients on applicability, structuring, and implementation of CSR under the Companies Act, 2013.

• Assist in drafting and reviewing CSR policies, project proposals, implementation strategies, and board reports.

• Monitor client compliance with CSR expenditure thresholds and reporting requirements.

• Stay updated on amendments to CSR Rules, MCA circulars, and relevant regulatory changes.

• Liaise with client and internal teams of clients to ensure end-to-end compliance.

• Support in preparing disclosures and filings related to CSR (e.g., Form CSR-2, Director’s Report, etc.).

Internal – Corporate Compliance Support

• Prepare and maintain documentation for Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, and General Meetings.

• Draft board resolutions, notices, minutes, and maintain statutory registers.

• Manage MCA filings (e.g., DIR-3 KYC, MGT-7, AOC-4, PAS-6, etc.) for group companies.

• Ensure timely compliance with Companies Act and other applicable regulations.

• Monitor and support compliances across group entities including entity-level governance calendars.

• Assist in maintaining internal compliance trackers and ensure adherence to filing timelines.

• Coordinate with external consultants or regulators, as necessary.

• Research on compliance aspects of various laws and the implication of the same on independent and group entities.

Required Qualifications:

• Qualified Company Secretary (ACS)

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Law, or related field (preferred)

• Experience:

• 1–3 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in:

• CSR compliance and advisory

• Corporate secretarial functions for private and/or public limited companies

Key Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of the Companies Act, 2013, especially CSR provisions

• Familiarity withMCA21 portal, e-filing of forms, and ROC procedures

• Excellent drafting and communication skills

• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and record-keeping abilities

• Ability to handle multiple entities and manage parallel compliance calendars

• Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with clients, auditors, and internal teams

Preferred Add-ons

• Exposure to NGO compliance, CSR project assessment, or impact reporting

• Knowledge of FCRA, SEBI LODR (if applicable), or other regulatory framework

• Experience in compliance automation tools or entity management systems