Central Banker · Nepal Rastra Bank

SharadaGurung.

Assistant Director · Nepal Rastra Bank · Kathmandu

A finance professional shaping Nepal's monetary integrity — with expertise in financial sector regulation, FATF compliance, and central banking.

Sharada Gurung
FATF Central Banking AML/CFT Financial Regulation MBA Finance
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About

Safeguarding Nepal's financial integrity.

I'm Sharada Gurung, an Assistant Director at Nepal Rastra Bank — the central monetary authority of Nepal. With a background spanning credit operations, fintech, and central banking, I bring both ground-level financial understanding and high-level regulatory perspective to my work.

My core interest lies at the intersection of financial regulation and global compliance frameworks, particularly the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards. I am deeply engaged in Nepal's efforts to strengthen its AML/CFT regime and align with international norms.

From my early days in commercial banking at Civil Bank and Rastriya Banijya Bank, to fintech at f1soft-eSewapasal, every step has sharpened my understanding of the financial ecosystem that Nepal Rastra Bank is entrusted to govern.

NRB
Nepal Rastra Bank — current
8+
Years in finance & banking
MBA
Accounting & Finance, TU
FATF
Core area of expertise

FATF & AML/CFT Compliance — The Financial Action Task Force sets international standards for combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing. As a central banker, my work involves ensuring Nepal's regulatory framework meets these rigorous global benchmarks, protecting the integrity of Nepal's financial system and its standing in the international community.

Experience

Feb 2023 — Present
3 yrs 3 mos

Assistant Director

Nepal Rastra Bank · Full-time

As Assistant Director at Nepal's central bank, I contribute to monetary policy, financial sector regulation, and supervisory functions. My work involves oversight of commercial banks and financial institutions, supporting FATF-aligned compliance frameworks, and contributing to national policies that promote financial stability and integrity.

Kathmandu, Nepal
Dec 2022 — Feb 2023
3 mos

Assistant Manager

Rastriya Banijya Bank Ltd. · Full-time

Served as Assistant Manager at Nepal's largest government-owned commercial bank. Engaged in banking operations and financial management within a state-owned institution, building a deeper understanding of Nepal's public banking sector.

Full-time
Apr 2019 — Dec 2022
3 yrs 9 mos

Credit Officer

Civil Bank Limited · Full-time

Managed credit analysis, loan appraisal, and portfolio monitoring across a diverse range of clients. Developed strong foundations in credit risk assessment, financial statement analysis, and regulatory compliance within Nepal's private banking sector.

Kathmandu, Nepal
Nov 2018 — Apr 2019
6 mos

Business Development Executive

f1soft-eSewapasal · Full-time

Worked at the intersection of fintech and business strategy at one of Nepal's pioneering digital payment companies. Contributed to expanding financial inclusion through digital services, gaining valuable insight into Nepal's rapidly evolving fintech landscape.

Kathmandu, Nepal
Aug 2017 — Oct 2017
3 mos

Intern

Global IME Capital Limited · Internship

Completed a structured internship at Global IME Capital, gaining foundational exposure to capital markets, investment management, and financial services operations in Nepal.

Kathmandu, Nepal

Education

2016 — 2018

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

School of Management, Tribhuvan University

Specialisation in Accounting and Finance. Tribhuvan University's School of Management is Nepal's premier institution for business education, providing rigorous analytical training and a deep understanding of financial management, corporate strategy, and economic policy.

2011 — 2015

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Shanker Dev Campus

Specialisation in Accounting and Finance. Built comprehensive knowledge of financial accounting, business economics, and management principles at one of Nepal's established campuses under Tribhuvan University.

2009 — 2011

+2 · Business Mathematics & Accounting

Lincoln College

Completed higher secondary education with a focus on business mathematics and accounting — laying the quantitative and analytical groundwork for a career in finance.

1999 — 2009

S.L.C. · Optional Mathematics

Shree Prabhat Shanti Purna Secondary School

School Leaving Certificate with Optional Mathematics, forming the early foundation of a long journey through Nepal's educational system toward a career in finance and central banking.

Areas of Expertise

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FATF Compliance
Deep engagement with Financial Action Task Force recommendations and Nepal's mutual evaluation processes. Focused on AML/CFT framework strengthening and international compliance alignment.
AMLCFTFATF 40 Recs
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Central Banking
Monetary policy, financial stability, and prudential regulation through Nepal Rastra Bank. Oversight of banking institutions and contribution to the nation's financial system governance.
Monetary PolicySupervisionPrudential Regulation
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Credit & Risk Analysis
Nearly four years as a Credit Officer, developing expertise in credit risk assessment, loan portfolio management, and financial statement analysis across diverse sectors.
Credit RiskLoan AppraisalPortfolio Mgmt
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Fintech & Digital Finance
Experience at f1soft-eSewapasal provides unique insight into Nepal's digital payments ecosystem — bridging traditional banking regulation with the realities of modern financial technology.
Digital PaymentsFinTech PolicyInclusion
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Accounting & Financial Management
MBA and BBA both specialised in Accounting and Finance, providing a rigorous academic grounding in financial reporting, corporate finance, and management accounting.
Financial ReportingCorporate FinanceMBA
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Financial Sector Policy
Cross-sector exposure — from government-owned banks to private credit institutions and fintech — informing a holistic perspective on Nepal's financial sector development and regulatory needs.
Regulatory PolicyBanking OversightNepal Finance

Contact

Let's discuss finance.

Whether you're interested in FATF compliance, financial regulation in Nepal, or want to connect professionally — I welcome thoughtful conversations.

grgsharada45@gmail.com

Kathmandu, Nepal

MBA · Tribhuvan University · NRB Assistant Director