Chennai: Axis Bank has collaborated with Adda Education to launch a structured Hire Train Deploy programme aimed at building a distinctive cadre of Relationship Managers (RMs) for its Commercial Banking Group (CBG).
The Hire Train Deploy programme is designed to strengthen the Bank’s rapidly growing Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) franchise, identified as one of its key strategic priority areas.
The Hire Train Deploy programme introduces a structured Hire-Train-Deploy (HTD) model that focuses on building role-ready capabilities tailored to the nuanced requirements of SME clients.
Through this Hire Train Deploy programme, Axis Bank seeks to address the gap between hiring and real-world readiness by equipping Relationship Managers with application-led training and practical exposure aligned with Commercial Banking needs.
Launched at a time when the Union Budget 2026 places strong emphasis on skilling and service-sector employment, the Hire Train Deploy programme ensures that new Relationship Managers are deployment-ready and effective from day one.
The structured framework of the Hire Train Deploy programme bridges conventional training gaps by integrating industry-relevant learning modules with business-specific requirements of Axis Bank’s Commercial Banking Group.
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Hire Train Deploy Programme: Key Features
The Hire Train Deploy programme incorporates several structured elements, including:
- 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
By embedding these components, the Hire Train Deploy programme aims to create a consistent and high-quality pipeline of Relationship Managers equipped to manage SME client relationships effectively within Axis Bank’s Commercial Banking framework.
Commenting on the Hire Train Deploy programme, 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.”
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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.”
Through the Hire Train Deploy programme, Axis Bank continues to strengthen its talent strategy by building differentiated Relationship Manager capability in SME banking.
The Hire Train Deploy programme also aligns with broader national skilling priorities by creating a structured pathway for service-sector employment while supporting business growth in Commercial Banking.
