Area Head-Government Banking

Idfc First Bank Limited; India; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

IDFC FIRST Bank Limited is seeking an Area Head – Government Banking to lead business development and relationship management across government bodies and autonomous institutions. The role focuses on expanding the bank’s government banking footprint while ensuring portfolio health and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee a high-performing team, build strategic partnerships, and drive revenue through tailored banking solutions, KYC rigor, and proactive risk management across key government

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in Government Banking.
• MBA in Finance preferred.
• Graduate in any discipline is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development and relationship management across government bodies and state departments.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and risk controls within RBI guidelines.
• Drive campaigns to diversify revenue and improve client penetration.
• Oversee onboarding, KYC, and portfolio health with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor and manage a high-performing team to deliver service excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Client servicing

Government and institutional banking

Credit and risk assessment

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Graduate in any discipline

MBA in Finance

Job description

Job Description:

Job Requirements

About the Role

As an Area Head – Government Banking , you will lead business development and relationship management efforts across government bodies, autonomous institutions, and state departments. You will drive strategic initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead a high-performing team to deliver exceptional client service and business outcomes. This role is pivotal in expanding the bank’s government banking footprint while maintaining portfolio health and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure seamless client onboarding and deliver best-in-class service standards.
• Spearhead business generation within regulatory and risk frameworks.
• Build strategic partnerships with financial institutions to unlock synergies and revenue opportunities.
• Understand client needs and sector dynamics to structure customized banking solutions.
• Oversee accurate and timely KYC compliance and risk categorization.
• Lead acquisition of high-value accounts through thorough due diligence.
• Ideate and execute campaigns to diversify revenue and increase customer penetration.
• Analyze financial reports to identify early warning signs and mitigate risks.
• Monitor client portfolios and maintain regular engagement to ensure portfolio health.
• Conduct credit analysis in line with RBI guidelines.
• Leverage market intelligence to adopt best practices and stay competitive.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams (Branch Banking, Treasury, Risk, Compliance, Legal) to achieve business goals efficiently.
• Design and implement mechanisms to monitor customer satisfaction and improve service delivery.
• Review and resolve customer complaints to enhance service quality and grow treasury business.

Managerial & Leadership Responsibilities

• Champion IDFC FIRST Bank’s customer-first culture and drive service excellence across the team.
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent for key roles.
• Monitor employee productivity, hiring quality, and attrition, and implement improvements.

What We Are Looking For

Education

• Graduate in any discipline
• MBA in Finance (preferred)

Experience

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in Government Banking

Skills and Attributes

• Proven leadership and team management capabilities
• Strong relationship-building and client servicing skills
• Deep understanding of government and institutional banking
• Analytical mindset with credit and risk assessment expertise
• Strategic thinking with a focus on revenue growth and compliance
• Fluent in English with excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Key Success Metrics: CASA Book, TD Book, Revenue, Client Servicing, Compliance, New Customer Acquisition, Portfolio Health

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