UK-based NatWest Group plans to increase its workforce in Bengaluru significantly. The company will hire about 4,000 employees over the next two years. This hiring spree follows the recent expansion of its Bengaluru operations.
To accommodate its growing team, NatWest Group has leased a new office space in Bengaluru’s Bagmane Constellation Business Park. This new office spans 370,000 square feet across eleven floors. The company aims to establish a robust engineering and innovation hub in the city.
“The new site follows our announcement last year that NatWest Group was looking to recruit 3,000 new software engineers in India by 2026. The seating capacity in the new office will be three times that of the current office, with the opportunity to increase this further,” NatWest group said in a statement on Wednesday.
With this expansion, NatWest Group expects to have 6,000 employees in Bengaluru by 2026. Currently, the company employs around 2,000 people in Bengaluru and 17,000 across India, including offices in Gurugram and Chennai. India is the second-largest employment hub for NatWest Group outside of the UK.
The UK banking group said it wants to build deep engineering and data capabilities and hire niche domain specialists at the new Bengaluru facility, which will serve as a hub for pioneering technology solutions and cutting-edge developments to help the bank “work in simpler and smarter ways to better serve our customers,” it added.
“Our new Bengaluru office is not just an expansion of physical space but a strategic investment in our future. With a modern office design to enhance productivity and create an inspiring environment for our employees it reflects our commitment to the vast potential of India’s talent and technology ecosystem,” said Punit Sood, head of India, NatWest Group.
Scott Marcar, group chief information officer at the group, said, “Bengaluru is known for its vibrant technology sector and skilled talent pool, so this new office marks a significant chapter in our growth journey across India. Strengthening our global operations further positions us at the forefront of innovation as we continue to prioritize improving the customer and colleague experience.”
