Equitas Small Finance Bank has appointed Balaji Nuthalapadi as Executive Director – Technology and Operations, marking a strategic move to strengthen its digital and operational capabilities. With decades of leadership experience in global financial institutions, Balaji is known for his expertise in technology-driven banking solutions, governance, and risk management.
He joins Equitas from Citi, where he served as Managing Director and Head – Citi Solutions Centers, India, and Head – Controls Testing Execution. In this role, he led technology-driven banking solutions and built one of the industry’s largest global controls testing teams. His previous leadership experience in scaling Citi’s operations across India and South Asia underscores his expertise in financial technology, governance, and risk management.
At Equitas, he will play a key role in enhancing digital capabilities, optimizing banking operations, and driving customer-first innovations. With a proven track record in building scalable platforms and implementing strategic technology solutions, his leadership is set to accelerate Equitas’ digital transformation journey.