IDB Bank, a New York-based private and commercial bank, has announced the appointment of Christian Rocchio as its new Executive Vice President and Head of New York Private Banking & Wealth Management. In this role, Rocchio will serve as a member of IDB’s senior leadership team and will lead the Bank’s multibillion-dollar wealth portfolio for the greater New York region, empowering strategic growth, client success, and the expansion of IDB’s wealth management capabilities.
Rocchio’s appointment signals a new chapter for IDB Bank’s wealth management business, as the Bank continues to bring forward competitive and next-generation banking and financing solutions paired with deep industry expertise. He will play a pivotal role in driving IDB’s enterprise-wide Wealth Management roadmap, leading portfolio growth for New York Private Banking & Wealth Management, and stewarding the success of IDB Lido Wealth JV.
“With decades of experience in wealth management and private banking, Christian is a dynamic leader who understands how to drive growth and create meaningful value for clients,” said Ziv Biron, IDB Bank President & CEO. “We are excited to welcome Christian to the team as we continue to invest in our wealth management platform and reinforce our commitment to delivering sophisticated financial solutions.”
Rocchio brings over 20 years of experience in private banking and wealth management, having held senior leadership roles with tier-1 financial institutions, including Citizens Bank, HSBC, and JPMorgan Chase. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President, Head of Private Client, Northeast Division at Citizens Bank, where he led private client sales across 300 locations across the East Coast, achieving significant market expansion and investment growth. Prior to that, he was Senior Vice President, Head of Wealth and Premier Banking, Northeast Division at HSBC, where he drove revenue growth across 100 branches and managed a $20 billion deposit and investment portfolio.
About Israel Discount Bank of New York (“IDBNY” or “IDB Bank”)
IDB Bank is a New-York State-chartered commercial bank, a member of the FDIC, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Israel Discount Bank LTD., one of Israel’s leading Banks. In addition to its Manhattan headquarters, IDB Bank operates full-service offices in California, Florida and the tristate area, including branch locations in Brooklyn, N.Y, Staten Island, N.Y and Short Hills, N.J. The Bank provides a complete range of private banking and commercial banking services to U.S and international clients.
