Balaji Nuthalapadi has joined Equitas Small Finance Bank as Executive Director – Technology & Operations. With an illustrious career spanning over 28 years at Citi, Balaji brings deep expertise in operations strategy, digital transformation, and technology leadership across global financial ecosystems. In his new role, he will drive the bank’s tech-enabled operational excellence and innovation agenda.
Over the years, Balaji has held several key leadership positions at Citi, including Managing Director and Head of Citi Solutions Centers, India; and Head of Controls Testing Execution. He also led as Managing Director & Head of Operations & Technology for Citi South Asia and has been instrumental in driving transformation across markets such as India, Singapore, the UK, Europe, and the Philippines. His extensive experience in managing large-scale operations, global delivery centers, and customer-centric technology solutions makes him a valuable asset to Equitas as it strengthens its digital-first approach to banking.