Rahul Sen
About Rahul Sen
Rahul Sen serves as the Vice President of GTRF Sales at HSBC Commercial Banking, where he has worked since 2019 in Mumbai, India. He specializes in trade product solutions and manages a significant trade finance sales portfolio.
Work at HSBC
Rahul Sen currently holds the position of Vice President GTRF Sales at HSBC Commercial Banking, a role he has occupied since 2019. Based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, he manages a trade finance sales portfolio with a total asset size of USD 50 million and generates revenue of USD 1.5 million. His responsibilities include advising clients on comprehensive trade product solutions, such as letters of credit (LC), standby letters of credit (SBLC), export loans, foreign currency (FCY) loans, import loans, and forex flows. He focuses on enhancing client balance sheets through working capital solutions, including receivable finance and off-balance sheet products.
Previous Experience
Before his current role, Rahul Sen served as Associate Vice President at HSBC Commercial Banking from 2014 to 2019. His earlier career includes a position as Assistant Manager in Banking and IT Operations at Corporation Bank from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he completed a summer internship at Metro Cash & Carry India Private Limited in 2013. His diverse experience in banking and finance has contributed to his expertise in trade finance and client advisory.
Education and Expertise
Rahul Sen earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Science from BIT Durg, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from the National Institute of Industrial Engineering, completing the program from 2012 to 2014. His educational background supports his expertise in trade finance, banking operations, and client advisory services.
Client Engagement and Strategy
In his role at HSBC, Rahul Sen focuses on increasing the e-penetration of clients by leveraging digital platforms such as Digi Trade and Swift for corporate transactions. He covers mid-market clients with turnovers ranging from USD 50 million to USD 146 million, particularly in sectors like pharmaceuticals, commodities, and specialty chemicals. His strategic approach includes engaging in asset distribution by selling in the secondary market to enhance returns and manage portfolio risk.