Soubhik Sengupta
Cork
Summary
Certified Trade Finance Professional (CTFP™) and FRM Level 1 candidate with nearly 19 years of experience in Banking, International trade, Trade Regulations, AML and Compliance, Risk Management, International payment solutions, Customer service, Channel Management & Team Management. Currently pursuing MSc Finance
(Banking and Risk Management) from University College Cork, Ireland 2023-24
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Head -Trade ,Vice President.
IDFC First Bank Ltd
Kolkata, India
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Leveraged trends in customer industries and marketplaces to shape solutions and approaches.
- Performed regular reviews of operational performance metrics against established benchmarks.
- Provided guidance on strategic planning initiatives aimed at increasing revenue streams in the region.
- Managed day-to-day operations of regional offices by overseeing personnel issues and resolving conflicts as needed.
- Analyzed data from market research studies to identify opportunities for expansion into new markets.
- Directed activities related to budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting within the region.
- Organized regional events such as conferences or trade shows to promote products or services.
- Produced thorough, accurate, and timely reports of project activities.
- Implemented and monitored internal control procedures.
- Managing Eastern India with 11 states out of 28 states in India under span of control.
- Task Involved overall Business development,Compliance, Treasury Functions, Audit and Regulatory Requirements for International Trade Business of the Bank
Assistant Vice President
HDFC Bank Limited
Kolkata, India
12.2010 - 07.2021
- Retail Trade and Foreign Exchange Services, Eastern India, handling 124 Branches.
- One point contact for Trade Compliance and regulations, Business
Development, Treasury position reconciliation. - Created and maintained a positive working environment through effective leadership practices.
- Mitigated business risks through frequent threat assessments and proactive action plans.
- Ensured compliance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Provided guidance, support, and direction to subordinates in order to achieve organizational goals.
- Strategically guided leadership teams through challenging periods by leveraging Industry knowledge and business acumen.
Manager- Foreign Exchange
Thomas Cook India Limited
Kolkata, India
04.2006 - 12.2010
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Overseeing Collaborated customer Services and Treasury dealings
in Foreign Exchange Counters at International Airport and City Offices.
Guest Service Valet
ITC Grand Central Sheraton Hotel
Mumbai, India
11.2004 - 09.2005
- .Engaged in day-to-day operation of 24-hour Coffee Shop.
- Completed opening and closing checklists to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
- Provided exceptional service to a high volume of daily customers.
Education
Master of Science - Banking And Risk Management
University College Cork
Cork,Ireland09-2024
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality And Hotel Administration
Institute of Hotel Management
India05-2004
Skills
- Team Management
- Human Resources Management
- Innovation and Creativity
- Operations Management
- SWIFT Payment
- CRR, CRD, BASEL 3, MIFID
- Python, STATA and GRETL
- Trade Finance
- Treasury Management
- Anti Money Laundering
- FX Derivatives
- Regulatory Reporting
- Commercial Banking
- Cash Management
- Project Management
- Financial Analysis
Languages
English
First Language
Bengali
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
- Certified Trade Finance Professional (CTFP) from the London Institute of Banking and Finance
- Certificate in International Trade Finance from the London Institute of Banking and Finance
- Certificate in Foreign Exchange from Indian Institute of Banking and Finance
Accomplishments
- Currently working as Teaching Assistant in Department Of Economics- University College Cork
- Currently acting as the Student representative of the course at University College Cork.
- The self-initiated project was selected as a part of the Start-Up Lab of University College Cork.
- Multiple Best Employee Awards received from all the organizations worked till date at different stages of career.
- Awarded for the best employee for the month of July 2005 at ITC Grand Central Sheraton Hotel representing top 4 employees across 4 core functions.
- Awarded best Employee in 2008 at Thomas Cook India Limited and presented with ‘’Roll of Honor’’ representing top 10 employees of the organization across various functions.
- Identified as Key Performer in HDFC Bank Ltd since 2012.
- Identified as top performing zone for 2 consecutive years from 2021 to 2023 at IDFC First Bank under my leadership.
Affiliations
- Air Rifle Shooting: Involved in the sports since 2008, participating in club-level competitions and
mentoring new and young shooters. - Mountaineering: Actively involved in mountaineering since 1997. Completed Basic Mountaineering Course in
A Grade (Highest Grade) from Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) in 2012.
Have summited Rathong Peak (6682 m) in 2012 as a part of the course.
Currently preparing for Everest Summit in 2026 by actively sourcing sponsorship for the same. - Rock Climbing : Involved in the sport as an instructor since 2008 for Institute of Exploration in Kolkata, India.
- As a Member of Rotary International and volunteer for the largest Disabled People Organization in the
State since 2018, actively involved in various social causes like Child Education, Health Camps for Elderly
people, distribution of Aid during Flood and Cyclone, awareness drive for disabled person.
Timeline
Regional Head -Trade ,Vice President.
IDFC First Bank Ltd
07.2021 - 09.2023
Assistant Vice President
HDFC Bank Limited
12.2010 - 07.2021
Manager- Foreign Exchange
Thomas Cook India Limited
04.2006 - 12.2010
Guest Service Valet
ITC Grand Central Sheraton Hotel
11.2004 - 09.2005
Master of Science - Banking And Risk Management
University College Cork
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality And Hotel Administration
Institute of Hotel Management
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