Director - BFS Advisory

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 20 years

Location: Surat

JobType: full-time

As part of regulatory and strategic requirements, we are seeking a seasoned banking professional to join as Director – BFS Advisory on a visiting consultant basis. This role will provide senior-level banking expertise and strategic guidance during the NBFC licensing phase and may evolve post-licensing based on regulatory outcomes and business needs.

Role Scope

Phase 1: Pre-License (Advisory Phase)

• Serve as a visiting Director / Consultant during the NBFC licensing process
• Provide strategic guidance on NBFC structuring, governance, and operational readiness
• Strengthen the RBI license application through deep banking and regulatory expertise
• Act in an advisory capacity with a limited, flexible time commitment

Phase 2: Post-License (If License Is Obtained)

• Potential transition into a more involved advisory or operational role
• Increased participation in day-to-day strategic and governance matters
• Possibility of full-time or expanded engagement based on mutual interest and business requirements

Note: RBI licensing timelines are subject to regulatory discretion. This engagement is designed to remain flexible and may evolve based on licensing outcomes.

Candidate Profile

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 20 years of banking experience
• Regional-level leadership or higher in a nationalised / public sector bank
• Impeccable service record with no vigilance cases, penalties, or adverse findings
• Currently retired or approaching retirement
• Willingness to travel to Surat, Gujarat on a visiting basis

Preferred Experience

• Background in credit, lending, risk management, or compliance
• Strong understanding of RBI regulations and banking operations
• Established professional credibility and network within the banking ecosystem

Engagement & Compensation

• Monthly retainer (to be discussed based on profile and level of involvement)
• Travel and accommodation expenses reimbursed
• Flexible visiting schedule during the initial phase
• Opportunity to play a foundational role in a new financial services venture backed by a strong business group
• Potential for expanded responsibilities as the NBFC scales post-licensing
• Structured regulatory environment supported by leading professional advisors

Engagement Timeline

• Immediate requirement
• Initial engagement: Until RBI license outcome
• Future engagement: Based on business needs and mutual agreement

Why This Role?

• Stay professionally engaged post-retirement with high-impact advisory work
• Leverage decades of banking experience to help build a new institution
• Collaborate with a credible, growth-oriented business group
• Flexible commitment aligned with senior professionals
• Contribute meaningfully to India’s NBFC and financial inclusion ecosystem