Three senior mentors are available for one-on-one career counselling on this site. Read each profile below and choose the counsellor whose expertise best matches your goals when you place your booking.
Amit Kumar Nigam
Director, National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)
“Guiding aspiring professionals toward successful careers in banking, cooperative financing, rural development, and project finance with 13+ years of hands-on expertise.”
Experience: 13+ years
Expertise areas:
- Banking & Finance Careers (SBI, NCDC experience)
- Cooperative Sector & Rural Development Pathways (FPOs, SHGs, Cooperative Banks)
- Project Appraisals, Credit Analysis & Funding Guidance
- MSME Financing, Government Schemes & Entrepreneurship
- Operations Management, Compliance & Leadership Development
Qualifications & credentials:
- MBA (Finance & Operations), University of Hyderabad
- B.E. (Information Technology), RGTU Bhopal
- JAIIB & CAIIB (IIBF)
- Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA, UK)
- Pursuing CGMA (CIMA UK) & Masters in Commerce (IGNOU)
- Multiple IIBF & NISM Certifications (Trade Finance, AML KYC, Investment Advisor, Derivatives, Mutual Funds, etc.)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Agriculture Extension Management (MANAGE)
- Director, NCDC (Dehradun Regional Office); Former Deputy Manager, State Bank of India
With over 13 years in banking and cooperative development, including key roles at State Bank of India and currently as Director at NCDC, I specialise in guiding students and young professionals toward careers in finance, banking operations, credit management, cooperative societies, rural entrepreneurship, and project funding. I have led teams in appraising and disbursing loans to cooperatives, FPOs, SHGs, and banks; mentored financial-statement preparation and business planning; and implemented large-scale projects like the Rs 3,340 Crore State Integrated Cooperative Development Project in Uttarakhand.
Shri Narayanan (Balaji Sir)
CA, CMA, CGMA — Senior Finance & Accounting Mentor
“Guiding students for a successful career in Financial and Management Accounting / Reporting for over 20 years.”
Experience: 20+ years
Expertise areas:
- Strategic Financial Management
- Portfolio Management
- Management Accounting
- Direct Taxation
- CA / CMA / CIMA / ACCA / Institute of Management Accountants Mentorship
Qualifications & credentials:
- Chartered Accountant (CA)
- Cost & Management Accountant (CMA)
- Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
- MBA (Finance)
Experience in guiding students through CA / CMA exams in their earliest attempt. Provides mentorship for theoretical subjects and teaching/coaching assistance to core papers like financial accounting, management accounting, taxation and financial management. 20+ years across various Government Organisations.
Dr. Shiv Kumar
Former General Manager, NABARD
“Empowering students and professionals with insights into finance, banking careers, and personal development for over 15 years.”
Experience: 40+ years
Expertise areas:
- Banking & Finance Career Guidance
- Rural Development and Financial Inclusion Pathways
- Motivational Speaking & Leadership Development
- HR, Marketing, and Administrative Career Planning
- Guest Lectures on Law, Management, and Professional Growth
Qualifications & credentials:
- LL.B (Labour Law), Lucknow University, 1976 (First Division)
- MBA (Finance), Madurai Kamaraj University, 2009
- Retired General Manager, NABARD (extensive experience in corporate planning, supervision, and administration)
- Consultant and Guest Faculty at Lucknow University, Institute of Cooperative Management (Dehradun), NCDC, and others
With over 40 years of distinguished service in NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development), including roles up to General Manager, I bring deep expertise in finance, banking laws, rural development, and organisational planning. Since 2015, I have served as a consultant and guest speaker at various educational and training institutions, delivering lectures on finance, banking, HR, marketing, law, motivation, and career development.
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