I was born in Kanpur, which is a city in North India, but I didn’t spend a great deal of time there. My early years were in Kita, Rajasthan, and I went to school in Nainital and New Delhi. My college years were spent in Punjab and Haryana before I moved to Mumbai. So I suppose you could say that I know India pretty well!

I wish I could say that I’ve always wanted to be a banker, but the truth is that since I was a kid I wanted to be a professional cricketer. I played for my school and college but I’m sorry to say that I soon realized my limitations as a sportsman, so decided to pursue management as a career. I still try and play when I can, but these days I’m a bit more realistic about my expectations!

I studied chemical engineering at Punjab University, and then went on to complete an MBA in Finance and Marketing from the Management Development Institute in 2005. The program helped me develop my analytical skills, taught me how to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, manage my time and multi-task.

I joined Deutsche Bank in April 2005 as part of the Analyst Training Program. My first role was as a member of the project team to set up the Private & Business Clients business in India. I was part of the Assets Product team for a year, and worked on projects like preparing the product papers for mortgages, personal loans and overdraft products. My role included designing product features, syndicating with Tax, Compliance, Global Markets, Controlling, Operations and Credit Risk Management for approvals, finalizing the products, preparing application forms and agreements, and the overall launch of products.

I’m Project Manager for the Private & Business Clients (PBC) division, and work in the Asset Liability Management (ALM) group. This acts as the link between Global Banking and PBC. ALM has a global structure, and employs 20 people worldwide.

I set up the Asset Liability Management group that supports PBC in India and now manage the operation in the country, so I’ve got a lot of responsibility – these include managing PBC’s funding and fund transfer requirements for private and business clients.

The Bank provides me with a platform to challenge myself, and in the future I think I’ll be able to achieve great things. But I don’t just have a career here – you make real friends at Deutsche Bank, people who will stick by you through thick and thin, both at the office and in the wider world.

I love the fact that it’s a flat organization. There’s always someone to go to if you need an answer to a difficult question, and there’s a strong sense that you’re part of a team. Skills are acknowledged, opportunities are provided, and the rewards are great!

I love movies, reading, visiting museums and exploring historical sites, but my real passion is cricket, especially when India are playing – and winning! I’ve been a huge fan of Sachin Tendulkar since I was a child. As I said earlier, I was a member of my school and college cricket team, and still try to find time to play. The thrill of a last ball finish after a grueling 100 overs, or watching Sachin Tendulkar hook Shoaib Akhtar out of the park for a six is unparalleled!

I’ve so many goals, both personal and in my career, but if I had to choose one it would be to travel to London and visit Lords cricket ground to watch India play. That would be a dream come true for me!