If God Was a Banker

If God Was a Banker by Ravi Subramanian is a fast‑paced corporate novel set inside the high‑pressure world of an international bank operating in India. The story follows two management trainees who join the bank at the same time but choose very different paths: one is ruthlessly ambitious and willing to bend rules to get ahead, while the other tries to grow his career without compromising on ethics. Through their contrasting journeys, the book explores how talent, luck, choices, and organisational culture intersect to shape success in modern corporate life. ​

The narrative dives deep into office politics, performance pressure, sales targets, and the subtle ways in which shortcuts and compromises become normalised in competitive environments. Promotions, appraisals, favouritism, and interpersonal relationships are shown as both tools and traps, revealing how easily professionals can rationalise unethical decisions when rewards seem immediate and risks appear distant. At the same time, the novel highlights the quieter, slower path of those who stick to their principles, portraying integrity as a form of long‑term strategy rather than naive idealism. ​

Stylistically, the book reads like a thriller, with twists, career-defining events, and moral dilemmas that keep the plot moving quickly. It gives readers an insider‑like view of life in multinational banks—client meetings, internal rivalries, compliance issues, and the constant chase for bigger numbers. Beneath the drama, however, the core theme remains clear: corporate success without ethics can be dangerously hollow, and every seemingly small compromise contributes to the kind of professional—and person—you ultimately become.