Regional Head-Trade

IDFC FIRST Bank; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

IDFC FIRST Bank is seeking a Regional Head – Trade based in Delhi, India. The role focuses on driving growth in the Trade and Forex business while ensuring regulatory compliance and service excellence. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in Trade Finance and Retail Liabilities, along with strong leadership and engagement skills.

The position demands a strategic mindset, with a commitment to customer satisfaction and operational efficiency, supported by a graduate degree and ideally an MBA or PGDM.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline (Full time).
• Postgraduate degree preferred (MBA or PGDM).
• 2+ years of relevant experience in Trade Finance and Retail Liabilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow the Trade and Forex business across the zone.
• Ensure achievement of TFX business targets for the region.
• Monitor compliance with trade regulations, AML, and KYC norms.
• Minimize customer attrition through high service standards.

Skills

Trade and Forex product knowledge

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate in any discipline

Postgraduate degree (MBA or PGDM) preferred

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.