SBIL Kolkata - Strategic Training Unit

Shri Rishi Deo Ray, a Probationary Officer joined in 2001, has held various assignments in the Bank viz., Branch Head in Corporate Credit Group vertical, Credit Policy and Procedures Department in Corporate Centre and many other Credit/Branch assignments in RB&O.

He has various educational qualifications in his kitty; Diploma in Electrical Engineering from IAF, PG Diploma in Translation (English to Hindi and Hindi to English) from SBIOA, Chennai, PG Diploma in Book Publishing from IGNOU, Post Graduation in Hindi and Public Personal Management from Osmania University, Post Graduation in Education and MBA (Banking & Finance) from IGNOU. He is a Certified Associate of IIBF and also holds Moody’s CICC (Certification in Commercial Credit).

Mr. Vikash Lama joined the bank in 1998 as  Probationary Officer and carries more than 25 years of experience in our bank. He brings deep expertise in branch banking, high value credit and employee development. Throughout his career, he has led teams, successfully managed diverse portfolios, enhanced customer relationships & delivered consistent growth while upholding the highest standards of  compliance & governance.

He has also served on an overseas assignment at our bank’s offshore banking unit in Bahrain (Middle East) where he has gained invaluable international exposure and managed high value operations. Equally significant has been his contribution as a Skilled Trainer and as Head of bank’s training centres where he was responsible for shaping talent development and nurturing future leaders of our organisation.

He is passionate about Music, Sports and travelling, reflecting a well rounded and dynamic personality.

Saurabh Jaiswal is an experienced banking executive who currently serves with SBIL Kolkata, bringing nearly two decades of diverse expertise to the institution as of August 2024.

His career is distinguished by a comprehensive foundation in critical banking functions, seamlessly blending operational leadership with academics. Mr. Jaiswal's professional breadth is further enhanced by an international assignment in Frankfurt, Germany, where he handled Back Office and Investment Operations, giving him valuable global perspectives in financial markets.

A professional with an MBA in Marketing and a Commerce degree, he began his journey as a Probationary Officer in 2002. His robust experience profile encompasses functioning in branch leadership, compliance, credit and back office & investment roles.

Beyond his executive roles, Mr. Jaiswal has demonstrated a commitment to nurturing future talent by serving as a faculty member at the State Bank Staff College, Hyderabad focusing on organizational excellence and professional development.

Dedicated to discipline and continuous improvement, he maintains an active personal life, centred on fitness, badminton, and reading.

Shri Madhuker Gupta had joined the Bank as a Probationary Officer in 2001. In his career of 20 years he has had experience of Branch Management, Customer Service, Credit, IT and Marketing. He has also been a faculty at SBILD Raipur for 4 years during which he was trained as a Behavioural Science trainer.

Shri Gupta joined SBIL Kolkata in September 2021 as AGM & Faculty. In his current role he is responsible for designing and taking sessions on Organisational Behaviour related subjects conducted for internal as well as external participants.

He is a graduate in Civil engineering and PGDBA in marketing. He is passionate about travelling and puzzle solving.

Dr. Neenet Baby Manjaly is Faculty – Leadership at the State Bank Institute of Leadership (SBIL), State Bank of India, with over 12 years of experience in academia, leadership development, and behavioural training. She holds a PhD in Management from CUSAT and is a UJRF awardee with a fellowship. Her academic qualifications include B.Tech (ECE), MBA (HR & Finance), PGDM, and M.Com. She has also completed the Train-the-Trainer Programme at IIM Indore and the Leadership Assessment Centre & Design Programme at NIBM, Pune.

Her research has been published in reputable national and international journals, focusing on employee engagement, women’s leadership, Banking 5.0, and emerging workforce behaviours. She previously served as External Faculty at the Union Bank Leadership Academy and has been associated with leading academic institutions, including Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Kochi) and ASIET B-School under APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University. A reviewer for reputed academic journals, she continues to design and deliver high-impact leadership and behavioural programmes for banking professionals across the country.

Shri Samir Nandedkar is a graduate in Commerce from Amravati University and has also completed CAIIB. His other professional qualifications include certificates in KYC, AML & CFT, International Trade Finance, MSME Finance for Bankers, and Retail Credit. He has 31 years of experience in the Bank with operational experience in Branch Management, Retail Credit, SME Credit & Agriculture Credit, Trade Finance and Vigilance.

Shri Nandedkar is also an experienced trainer, who worked as a member of faculty at SBILD, Panaji, Goa for more than 4 years. He was also trained as Behavioural Science Trainer. He joined SBIL, Kolkata in August 2022. In his current role, he is responsible for designing and taking sessions leadership and on Organisational Behaviour related subjects conducted for internal as well as external participants.

Shri Amit Daga  is an MBA in Marketing  from University of Pune and has also completed CAIIB. His other professional qualifications include certificates in KYC, AML & CFT, International Trade Finance and  MSME Finance for Bankers. He has 12 years of experience in the Bank with operational experience in Branch Management, Retail Credit, SME Credit & Agriculture Credit.

He joined SBIL, Kolkata in August 2023. In his current role, he is responsible for designing and taking sessions on leadership and on Organisational Behaviour related subjects conducted for internal as well as external participants.

Shri Mretunjay Kumar, a graduate in economics and diploma in Journalism, has more than 24 years of experience in various areas of banking as Relationship Manager (NRI Business), Relationship Manager (SME), Branch Manager and Regional Manager. A Moody’s CICC (Certification in Commercial Credit) holder, he has worked as Chief Manager (Credit) in International Banking, looking after Southeast Asia and Middle East Operations and Credit Lines from Export Credit Agencies (ECA). He has also held overseas assignment as Vice President (Credit), at Shanghai, China. Shri Mretunjay Kumar is currently extending his services as AGM & Faculty at SBIL since August 2022.