Mumbai : Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, in collaboration
with Adda Education, has launched a structured Hire‑Train‑Deploy (HTD)
programme to build a distinctive cadre of Relationship Managers (RMs)
for its Commercial Banking Group (CBG). The initiative is sharply focused on
strengthening the Bank’s rapidly growing Small and Medium Enterprises (SME)
franchise, one of its key strategic priority areas.
The programme
is designed to build skills differently from conventional industry
models, equipping RMs with role-ready capabilities tailored to the nuanced
needs of SME clients. Launched at a time when the Union Budget 2026 places
strong emphasis on skilling and service‑sector
employment, the HTD model ensures that new RMs are deployment‑ready and
effective from day one, bridging the gap between hiring and real‑world
readiness through structured, application‑led training.
Key features
of the HTD programme include:
·
Co‑curated, role‑specific
curriculum aligned to Commercial Banking RM requirements
·
Practice-led learning through real-life simulations
and customer engagement scenarios
·
Structured exposure to products, processes
and regulatory context
·
Deployment-ready training with clear
alignment to Axis Bank’s CBG roles
Commenting on
the initiative, Rajkamal Vempati, Group Executive & Head of Human
Resources, Axis Bank, said, “As the services sector plays an
increasingly pivotal role in India’s growth, the need for job‑ready, future‑facing talent
has never been greater, especially in a high‑priority
segment like SMEs. The Hire‑Train‑Deploy programme
helps us scale a high‑quality,
deployment‑ready talent
pipeline aligned to the evolving needs of our Commercial Banking business, while
enabling meaningful career growth for our people.”
Mr. Bimaljeet
Bhasin, CEO, Skilling & Higher Education, Adda Education, added, “The
launch of the CBG Relationship Manager Program reflects Axis Bank’s continued
trust in Career247 to build a high-quality talent pipeline for complex,
customer-facing roles. This collaboration marks a natural expansion of our
partnership into Commercial Banking, focused on developing Relationship
Managers who are prepared for real‑world
business challenges and aligned with the Bank’s customer‑centric
growth strategy.”
With this
initiative, Axis Bank continues to strengthen its talent advantage by building
differentiated RM capability in SME banking and scaling a future‑ready skill
ecosystem that supports both business growth and the national
skilling agenda.