Regional Head-Trade

IDFC FIRST Bank; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

IDFC FIRST Bank is searching for a Regional Head – Trade to spearhead the Trade and Forex business in Chennai District, Tamil Nadu. The role is pivotal in driving business growth, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing customer satisfaction by leading branch teams effectively.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Trade Finance, relevant experience, and a postgraduate degree preferred. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and attention to detail are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Trade Finance and Retail Liabilities.
• Exposure to branch banking operations.
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow the Trade and Forex business across the zone.
• Ensure achievement of TFX business targets.
• Monitor compliance with trade regulations and guidelines.
• Minimize customer attrition by maintaining service standards.

Skills

Trade and Forex products knowledge

Leadership and team management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Performance management

Education

Graduate in any discipline

Postgraduate degree (MBA or PGDM)

Job description

Job Requirements

About the Role

The Regional Head – Trade is responsible for building and scaling the Trade and Forex (TFX) business across a defined zone. This strategic role involves driving business growth, ensuring service excellence, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and internal policies. The incumbent will work closely with teams and other stakeholders to achieve TFX targets, enhance customer satisfaction, and support operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Build and grow the Trade and Forex business across the zone by leveraging branch banking teams
• Ensure achievement of TFX business targets for the region.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with trade regulations, AML, KYC norms, and guidelines.
• Minimize customer attrition by maintaining high service standards and relationship quality.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Support and guide Trade Counsellors and Trade Desk Officers to achieve desired results across their mapped branches.

What We Are Looking For

Education

• Graduate in any discipline (Full time)
• Postgraduate degree preferred (MBA or PGDM).

Experience

• to years of relevant experience in Trade Finance and Retail Liabilities, with exposure to branch banking operations.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong understanding of Trade and Forex products and compliance requirements.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Fluent in English with excellent stakeholder engagement and coordination skills.
• Strategic thinking with a focus on business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to drive performance through structured planning and execution.
• High attention to detail and commitment to regulatory adherence.