Amar Kumar Kakarlapudi has recently been appointed as Chief Compliance Officer at Airtel Payments Bank, marking a significant career move in the regulatory and compliance landscape. In his new role, Amar will oversee the bank’s compliance framework, ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines and maintaining the highest standards of operational integrity. With years of experience in compliance, risk management, and data protection, Amar brings a deep understanding of both the Indian and global regulatory environment.
Prior to joining Airtel Payments Bank, Amar served as Head of Regulatory Compliance at Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, where he led the bank’s regulatory strategy and compliance initiatives. He was instrumental in managing relationships with regulators and ensuring the bank’s adherence to legal obligations. Before that, he held the position of General Manager and Data Protection Officer at the State Bank of India, where he played a critical role in implementing GDPR compliance and preparing the bank for the Personal Data Protection Bill in India.
Amar’s diverse career also includes leadership roles at J.P. Morgan as Vice President, where he managed asset management compliance, and at Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, where he was Deputy Vice President overseeing AML, KYC, and regulatory reporting. His vast experience in anti-money laundering (AML), data privacy, and risk management makes him a valuable addition to Airtel Payments Bank.
As Amar steps into his new role, his extensive expertise in compliance, data protection, and regulatory affairs positions him to drive impactful compliance strategies at Airtel Payments Bank, ensuring the bank’s growth aligns with regulatory standards
