Standard Chartered Bank, India, has announced the appointment of Saurabh Jain as its new head of wealth management effective 1st March, said a statement issued today.

Jain will take over from Samrat Khosla, who is moving to a new role within the bank.

He joined Standard Chartered Securities (India) as its CEO in October 2019 and later went on to be the head – deposit products and client acquisition with

Standard Chartered Bank, India, a position he held before this current appointment.

He brings to the role over 20 years of experience in wealth management, private banking and retail banking products and distribution. He has held various senior roles in Citibank India and HDFC Bank as well.

In his new role he will report to Kusal Roy, head – consumer, private and business banking (CPBB) India and Eugene Puar, head – wealth management ASEAN, South Asia, and Singapore.