3 Decades in Banking: The Story of an Accidental Banker | Sudesh Upadhyaya | DCEO, NMB Bank | EP 215

Welcome to The Doers Nepal Podcast- Nepal's No.1 Business Podcast, where we bring you inspiring conversations with individuals making a significant impact in their respective fields.

We are thrilled to present a new episode of The Doers Nepal featuring Sudesh Upadhyaya, who currently serves as the Deputy CEO of NMB Bank Ltd. Sudesh Dai embodies the true spirit of a doer, having returned to Nepal after gaining over six years of valuable experience at Standard Chartered and Mashreq in Doha. In our conversation, he shares insights from his nearly three decades in the banking industry, reflecting on the significant changes and evolution he has witnessed over the years.

In this episode, we explore Sudesh Dai's inspiring decision to return to Nepal and contribute to the country's financial sector after working abroad. He talks about his passion for banking and his dedication to bringing positive change to the industry. One of the highlights of our conversation is Sudesh Dai's personal story about why he chose to come back to Nepal, his dedication to maintaining a healthy lifestyle through running, and how this discipline influences his professional life.

This episode is packed with wisdom, motivation, and practical advice from someone who has seen the industry evolve firsthand. Whether you're a banking professional, someone interested in personal growth, or just looking for a dose of inspiration, this conversation with Sudesh Dai is one you won't want to miss.

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Host: Anup Ghimire
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Guest: Sudesh Upadhyaya
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Timestamps

00:00 Highlights
01:34 Welcome to the podcast
02:20 What is a Deputy CEO?
03:40 Pressure For a Deputy CEO of a Top Nepali Bank
05:40 Metrics for Impact of Banking
08:47 When Did Bank Notice the Tech Side of Nepal?
11:26 Bank's View on the Service Industry
13:50 Sudesh Dai's Experience and Being an Accidental Banker
17:32 What Drove Sudesh Dai to Make a Career in Banking?
20:45 Who Will Become Future CEOs of Nepalese Banks?
22:13 How and Why Did Sudesh Dai Explore Banking Abroad?
25:50 The Stories of Doha
29:05 Behind 200/300 Million Dollar Deals and International Banking Practices
34:31 Returning to Nepal and Love For The Nation
42:30 Giving Your Best Anywhere You Go
43:43 Treatment of Brown Workers in Qatar
45:14 “Pay Was Never My Motivation”
47:40 Didn’t The Level of Nepalese Banking Demotivate Sudesh Dai?
49:00 Why Did Sudesh Dai Return?
57:45 Running Habit of Sudesh Dai and Busting Stress of Work
1:00:38 DCEO isn’t a 9-5 Job
1:02:15 FinTechs and Banking
1:10:30 Will Banks Ever Go Branchless?
1:13:10 Bank’s Acquisition of FinTechs?
1:13:50 New Generation’s Approach to Employment and Building Tech Teams
1:16:55 Bank Lacking Innovation For New Revenue Verticals
1:18:34 Fear of Losing out on Customer Data to Competitors
1:20:35 FinTech Brought a Revolution to Banking but They’ll Be Technology Partners to Bank
1:23:50 Banks Treat FinTech Partners as Vendors
1:26:20 Pessimism of the General Public towards Banks
1:36:25 What Makes Sudesh Dai So Positive About Nepal?
1:40:35 Youths are Running Away From Nepal: Its Consequences
1:46:00 Sense of Belonging
1:49:10 Connecting Diaspora’s Fund with Nepalese Entrepreneurs
1:51:36 What does NMB Bank’s DCEO Think of AI?
1:53:00 How do you bring positivity to life?
1:56:00 Takeaways and Connecting With Sudesh Dai
1:59:00 Outro