Nilanshuk Haldar
About Nilanshuk Haldar
Nilanshuk Haldar serves as the Head of Partnerships for Asia at Backbase, where he has been instrumental in developing financial products such as Canopy and Bento. He has extensive experience in the financial sector, having held senior roles at Deutsche Bank, Amazon Web Services, and JPMorgan, and he holds degrees in Electrical Engineering and Business Administration.
Work at Backbase
Nilanshuk Haldar serves as the Head of Partnerships for Asia at Backbase, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Singapore, he focuses on establishing and nurturing partnerships that enhance the company's offerings in the region. His role involves strategic collaboration with various stakeholders to drive growth and innovation in digital banking solutions.
Experience at Amazon Web Services
Before joining Backbase, Nilanshuk Haldar worked at Amazon Web Services as the Head of Financial Services Partnerships for the Asia-Pacific region from 2017 to 2021. In this role, he was responsible for developing partnerships that supported financial services clients in leveraging cloud technology for their operations.
Career at Deutsche Bank
Nilanshuk Haldar spent seven years at Deutsche Bank from 2005 to 2012, where he held various positions including Director, VP, and Associate in Hong Kong and Singapore. During his tenure, he played a significant role in the Asia equity capital markets team, contributing to the bank's achievement of a Top 3 position in South-east Asia league tables.
Educational Background
Nilanshuk Haldar holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Jadavpur University. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his career in finance and technology.
Founding and Advisory Roles
Nilanshuk Haldar was a founding member of Mesitis, a leading fintech startup in Singapore. He also contributed to the launch of Bento, a B2B digital wealth advisor in the Asia region. Throughout his banking career, he advised over 60 clients in Asia on corporate finance and advisory mandates across various industries.