Ajay Verma is a seasoned Banking and Finance academician and corporate trainer with over 20 years of diverse experience spanning academia, retail banking, corporate training, and financial services operations. A Ph.D. With specialisation in FinTech and Retail Banking Transformation, he brings a unique blend of industry expertise and academic excellence to the classroom. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor in Banking and Insurance, Dr Verma has taught a wide range of subjects, including Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Banking & Insurance Management, International Banking, Trade Finance, Wealth Management, Financial Planning, and Financial Risk Management. His teaching approach integrates case studies, simulations, industry engagement, and technology-enabled learning to bridge the gap between campus and corporate. Before transitioning into academia, he held leadership roles with leading financial institutions, training over 1,800+ students and professionals, earning high feedback ratings for his practical, engaging, and outcome-driven sessions. Ajay is also an active researcher and published author with multiple journal publications and conference presentations. His professional mission is to develop future-ready finance professionals equipped with strong conceptual foundations, ethical values, and practical competence.