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Arun Kumar Manickam

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President at Bankers Welfare Association (BWA)
📍 Singapore

Arun Kumar Manickam is a seasoned banker with over 15 years of experience at institutions like State Bank of India and ICICI Bank, specializing in corporate and SME banking. An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad, he is the founder of BankNbfc. com and President of the Bankers Welfare Association.

He has a keen interest in philosophy and personal development, recommending books on Adlerian psychology. He focuses on concepts like achieving happiness and freedom by overcoming the need for external approval, which he enjoys reflecting on and sharing with others.

He holds the unique title of "Chief Happiness Officer" at his company, BankNbfc. com.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
President
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Singapore
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Gold Loan Ecosystem
Organized the "FinX Banking Conclave - Gold Loan 2. 0" to bring together industry stakeholders and shape the future of this specific lending sector.
Fintech Collaboration
Actively creates opportunities for Fintech companies to connect with traditional lenders, as seen in his organization of industry conclaves.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
President
Bankers Welfare Association (BWA)
3-2025
CMD & Chief Happiness Officer
BankNbfc.com
7-2011 - 7-2013
Manager, Small & Medium Enterprises
State Bank of India
2-2009 - 7-2011
Manager - Mid Corporate Group
IDBI Bank
3-2007 - 11-2008
Area Credit Manager
CHOLAMANDALAM INVESTMENT AND FINANCE COMPANY LIMITED
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Education
2018 - 2018
Senior Management Program
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
2002 - 2004
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Bharathiar University
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