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
Robust 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.

📌 Regional Head-Trade (Chennai)
🏢 IDFC FIRST Bank
📍 Chennai