Nazareth Castelino
Senior Manager Talent Acquisition @IDFC FIRST Bank
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Manager Talent Acquisition @IDFC FIRST Bank
Mumbai, IN
Lead nationwide technical recruitment across 7 strategic verticals including Digital Engineering, Core Banking, Infrastructure, and Wholesale BankingScaled the technology workforce from 450 to 1,800+ employees in under 3 yearsDeveloped and executed hiring strategies for 300+ open roles, with a strong focus on senior and niche technology talentActed as Interim Technology TA Head, overseeing pan-India hiring strategy, workforce planning, budgeting, and executionMentor a team of 8 TA professionals; align team goals with organizational hiring objectivesInterface directly with CXOs and business heads to influence talent decisions and ensure timely closuresRecognized with 2x ‘Ace Awards’ and consistently rated among top performers
EDUCATION
M.M.K College of Commerce & Economics
Bachelor's degree, Commerce
SKILLS
ABOUT NAZARETH CASTELINO
Dynamic and accomplished Senior Talent Acquisition Leader with over 15 years of success in strategic recruitment, workforce planning, and scaling tech and leadership teams across top-tier IT and BFSI organizations. Currently leading critical tech hiring initiatives at IDFC FIRST Bank, I specialize in full-cycle recruitment, stakeholder collaboration, and building high-performing teams. My approach blends innovation with data-driven hiring practices and a people-first mindset. Recognized for my ability to hire at scale while maintaining quality and improving key hiring metrics like time-to-hire and quality-of-hire. Award-winning leader committed to continuous improvement and inclusive hiring practices.My focus lies in implementing innovative recruitment strategies aimed at attracting the best talent for senior leadership, CXO, and strategic-level roles. Beyond strategic planning, I prioritize a people-centric approach by implementing talent engagement programs and cutting-edge training modules.
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