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Directors & Management

SIFL is guided by an experienced leadership team comprising senior banking professionals, former Bank CEOs and financial markets specialists.

The institute’s academic framework is built on practical banking experience, regulatory insight, and structured training methodologies. Programs are delivered through classroom sessions, institutional workshops, and open enrollment formats, supported by updated study materials and market-relevant modules.

Governance & Leadership

The Architect of

Institutional Authority

Founder & Director

Mr. Kupple Dev Lamba

Mr. K. D. Lamba brings over four decades of international banking leadership experience across treasury, retail banking, wealth management and global operations.

  • He has served as:
  • Managing Director – Hinduja Bank
  • Chief Executive Officer – Bank of Baroda, New York
  • Chief Executive Officer – Bank of Baroda, London

He is currently Director at Nishtha Advisory, a banking and financial consultancy firm.

Under his leadership, SIFL has developed structured programs in treasury operations, financial markets, and banking specialization, combining global exposure with practical application.

Director

Mr. Ajai Kumar

Mr. Ajai Kumar is a senior career banker with over 40 years of leadership experience in Indian and international banking.

  • His previous roles include:
  • Chief Executive – Bank of Baroda, New York
  • General Manager (Head – Retail Banking), Bank of Baroda
  • Executive Director – UCO Bank
  • Chairman & Managing Director – Corporation Bank

He currently serves on the boards of multiple financial and corporate institutions, contributing governance and strategic insight.

Director

Mr. P. V. Rao

Mr. P. V. Rao is the former Chief Executive of SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd. and a veteran banker with deep expertise in retail banking, treasury operations, and financial markets.

He has been actively associated with professional training initiatives, including ACI Dealing Certificate programs and faculty engagements at:

  • National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM), Pune
  • Gitam University, Visakhapatnam
  • MCX Exchange
  • Bank of India Training College
  • Canara Bank Training College

His experience strengthens SIFL’s practical and market-aligned training approach.

The Foundation

Our Mission

To strengthen domain expertise in financial markets, treasury, and banking by developing skilled professionals capable of navigating the complexities of a modern financial system.

SIFL is committed to bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical banking execution through structured, market-oriented training and advisory solutions

Why SIFL Exists

As financial systems become increasingly globalized, technology-driven, and regulatory-intensive, the demand for well-trained banking and financial professionals has risen sharply.

Key industry realities include:

  • Globalized capital flows and cross-border market exposure
  • Rapid regulatory evolution and compliance expectations
  • Financial inclusion expansion
  • Technology-driven trading environments
  • Increased risk oversight and governance requirements

 

This has created a widening skill gap between institutional requirements and workforce readiness.

SIFL was established to address this gap.

Our Objective

Build practical treasury
and financial markets expertise

Develop structured certification preparation pathways

Strengthen credit, trade finance, and risk management capabilities

Support institutions through advisory and consultancy services

Our Training Model

SIFL delivers:

  • Classroom-based professional programs
  • Self-learning certification preparation modules
  • Corporate training solutions
  • Institutional capacity-building workshops

 

Programs are designed for banks, NBFCs, corporates, financial institutions, and certification aspirants.

Treasury & Financial Markets Advisory

In addition to training, SIFL provides specialized consultancy services in:

  • Integrated Treasury setup & restructuring
  • Treasury policy drafting & governance documentation
  • Liquidity management frameworks
  • Treasury product development
  • Risk measurement & regulatory alignment
  • Derivatives business setup & structuring support

SIFL operates at the intersection of education, professional certification, and institutional advisory in the financial services ecosystem.