George Philip
About George Philip
George Philip serves as the Vice President of Global Trade & Receivables Financing at HSBC, where he focuses on providing transaction and forex solutions. He has a background in corporate banking and finance, with previous experience at ICICI Bank and Goldman Sachs.
Current Role at HSBC
George Philip serves as Vice President in the Global Trade & Receivables Financing division at HSBC. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the bank's wholesale banking operations in the Greater Bengaluru Area. His role involves providing transaction solutions and forex solutions tailored for the services sector, specifically in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
Previous Experience at ICICI Bank
Prior to joining HSBC, George Philip worked at ICICI Bank in various capacities. He served as a Client Banker in the Wholesale Banking Services Sector Group from 2018 to 2022, and as a Chief Manager I in the Corporate Banking Group for a brief period in 2018. Additionally, he was a Relationship Manager in the Corporate Banking Group from 2013 to 2018. His extensive experience at ICICI Bank spans over nine years, focusing on corporate banking.
Experience at Goldman Sachs
George Philip began his career as an Analyst at Goldman Sachs, where he worked from 2008 to 2011. This role provided him with foundational experience in the finance industry, contributing to his subsequent career advancements in banking and finance.
Education and Expertise
George Philip holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Madras Christian College, which he completed from 2005 to 2008. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the ICICI Business Leadership Programme, specializing in Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law, from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, he studied Accounting and Finance at the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, completing his Ex program in 2021.
Collaboration with Startups and Fintechs
In his current role, George Philip actively collaborates with startups, fintechs, and venture capital firms. He focuses on addressing their banking and growth capital needs, leveraging his expertise in trade and receivables financing to provide innovative solutions tailored to the evolving financial landscape.