Associate Manager-Acquisition Current Account

IDFC FIRST Bank; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

IDFC FIRST Bank in India is seeking an Associate Manager – Acquisition (Current Account) to drive new-to-bank current accounts, deepen relationships, and support channel activation. You will work with the Sales Manager on catchment analysis and identify opportunities to meet monthly acquisition targets.

Ideal candidates have 0–4 years in BFSI sales, English proficiency, and a customer-centric mindset, with integrity and collaborative approach to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline (Full-time).
• 0–4 years of sales experience in BFSI preferred.
• Proficient in English with strong business communication skills.
• Knowledge of current account products and transaction banking.
• High integrity and compliance orientation.
• Customer-focused with ability to identify and convert opportunities.
• Collaborative and cross-team working ability.
• Self-motivated and target-driven.

Responsibilities

• Acquire NTB current account customers from the identified segment and catchment area.
• Achieve monthly acquisition targets by addressing customers' transaction banking needs.
• Register and activate customers on digital and direct banking channels.
• Support Sales Manager in catchment mapping and opportunity identification.
• Provide feedback on customer needs and market trends.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain quality sourcing aligned with acquisition standards.
• Collaborate with branches and other departments to offer complete product/service offerings.

Skills

Customer-focused

Opportunity identification

Transaction banking knowledge

Integrity/compliance

Collaboration

Target-driven

English communication

Education

Graduate in any discipline (Full-time)

Job description

Job Description:

Job Requirements

About the Role

The Associate Manager – Acquisition (Current Account) is responsible for acquiring new-to-bank (NTB) current account customers for a designated branch. This role involves direct customer interaction, understanding banking needs, and offering tailored solutions. The incumbent will also support the Sales Manager in catchment mapping, gathering customer feedback, and identifying potential business opportunities. The role is critical in driving client acquisition, deepening customer relationships, and maximizing lifetime value to achieve broader organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Acquire NTB current account customers from the identified segment and catchment area.
• Ensure high-quality acquisitions in terms of product mix, customer segments, and account constitution.
• Proactively register and activate acquired customers on digital and direct banking channels.
• Meet and exceed monthly acquisition targets by analysing and addressing customers’ transaction banking needs.
• Assist the Sales Manager in catchment mapping and opportunity identification.
• Provide regular feedback to Sales Managers/Relationship Managers on customer needs and market trends.
• Adhere to the organization’s selling norms and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure strict compliance with internal policies and external regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain quality sourcing in line with the bank’s acquisition standards.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Maintain strong market awareness and a deep understanding of customer needs.
• Collaborate with other departments and functions within the branch to deliver comprehensive product and service offerings, ensuring a customer-centric approach.

What We Are Looking For

Education

• Graduate in any discipline (Full-time).

Experience

• 0–4 years of experience in sales, preferably within the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) sector.

Skills And Attributes

• Customer-focused approach with a passion for service excellence.
• Ability to identify and convert business opportunities.
• Knowledge of current account products and transaction banking.
• High level of integrity and compliance orientation.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work across teams.
• Self-motivated with a drive to achieve targets.
• Fluent in English with strong business communication skills