Company Secretary Trainee (21‑Month Articleship)

About the role

Upstox is seeking a Company Secretary Trainee to join its Secretarial department in Mumbai for a 21‑month articleship. This programme offers hands‑on exposure to corporate governance, statutory compliance, and secretarial practice within a fast‑growing fintech environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in updating and maintaining statutory registers and records as required under the Companies Act, 2013.
• Support preparation and filing of forms, returns, and documents with the Registrar of Companies and other regulatory bodies.
• Help draft notices, agendas, minutes, and related documentation for Board, Committee, and General Meetings.
• Participate in day‑to‑day secretarial tasks, physical record management, and departmental projects as assigned.

Required profile

• Currently pursuing or having cleared at least one group of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) professional programme.
• Eligible for the 21‑month practical training mandated by ICSI.
• Basic understanding of the Companies Act, 2013 and secretarial compliance preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational ability, and willingness to learn.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

What we offer

• Stipend of INR 20,000 per month.
• Practical, on‑the‑job exposure to secretarial functions in a high‑growth fintech.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in the Secretarial and Compliance team.
• Opportunity to fulfil mandatory CS practical training while contributing to real projects.