Job Description
National Savings Bank (NSB), a leading Licensed Specialized Bank in Sri Lanka, has been serving the nation since 1972, with a strong commitment to promoting savings, financial security, and customer service excellence. The Bank invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Assistant General Manager-Compliance-Special Grade.
POST OF ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER (COMPLIANCE)
SPECIAL GRADE
THE PERSON
- A Bachelor's Degree in Law, Banking, Finance, Management or any other relevant discipline from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka or Attorneys at Law at Supreme Court of Sri Lanka or Associate Membership of the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (IBSL) / Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka / Chartered Institute of Management Accountants of the United Kingdom.
- A Master's Degree in Law, Banking, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka.
- A minimum of 15 years of experience in a financial institution regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), including at least 10 years of managerial experience in Compliance.
- Sound knowledge of banking laws and regulations, regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), countering the financing of terrorism (CFT), sanctions compliance, and applicable CBSL directions.
- Strong analytical, leadership, decision-making, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Should be a Sri Lankan Citizen
THE JOB
- Develop, implement, and monitor the Bank's compliance framework, policies, and procedures in line with applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory directions.
- Monitor compliance with CBSL requirements, banking laws, AML/CFT obligations, sanctions requirements, and other applicable regulatory standards.
- Identify, assess, and monitor compliance risks and recommend appropriate corrective measures to address regulatory gaps.
- Coordinate regulatory examinations, inspections, reporting, and the timely implementation of regulatory directives.
- Strengthen compliance monitoring, internal reporting, and control mechanisms to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements across the Bank.
- Provide guidance to relevant divisions on regulatory developments and promote a strong compliance culture through staff awareness and training.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
This position will be on permanent basis subject to a probationary period of one year.
REMUNERATION
An attractive monthly remuneration package exceeding Rs. 600,000/- will be offered to the selected candidates for the position of Assistant General Manager.
In addition, the package includes:
- A guaranteed annual bonus equivalent to two months' gross salary.
- A performance-based bonus.
- A medical assistance scheme covering immediate family members.
- Housing and other staff loans at concessionary interest rates.
- A superannuation scheme with both Provident Fund and ETF benefits.
- A non-contributory pension scheme, with eligibility contingent upon a minimum of 10 years' service in the Bank
- Reimbursement of professional membership fees
Please forward your complete resume, with names and addresses of two non-related referees, to careers@nsb.lk, with the subject line Application for the Post of AGM (Compliance), to reach us on or before 10.11.2026.
By applying to this post, the applicant consents us collecting and processing personal data for recruitment purposes in line with the Personal Data Protection Act No. 9 of 2022.
Any candidate who submits false, incorrect, or misleading information, or fails to meet the required eligibility criteria, shall be disqualified at any stage of the recruitment process without prior notice.
Any form of canvassing shall be an immediate disqualification, and the Bank reserves the right to call only the short-listed candidates.
The post is open for both internal and external candidates.
The Bank reserves the right to postpone or cancel the recruitment.
General Manager/CEO
National Savings Bank
Head Office
Colombo 3.