Shri Bhatia is a Whole Time Member, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) since June 01, 2022. In SEBI, Shri Bhatia handles the Department of Debt and Hybrid Securities (DDHS), Corporation, Finance Investigation Department (CFID), Corporation finance Department (CFD), General Services Department (GSD), Regional Offices/Local offices (ROs/LOs), PQ Cell, RTI Cell, Board Cell and NISM division.

Prior to his joining SEBI, Shri Bhatia held the position of Managing Director, State Bank of India wherein he had spent over three and a half decades.  Before becoming Managing Director in State Bank of India, Shri Bhatia served as MD & CEO, SBI Funds Management Pvt. Limited.  He has wide experience in Treasury Operations, Retail Banking, Credit, Investment Banking and Asset Management.

Shri Bhatia completed his schooling from Air Force School, Subroto Park, Delhi and did his Graduation in Physics and Mathematics from Dayalbagh University, Agra.  He is an MBA from Podar Institute of Management, Jaipur.