Assistant General Manager (Research, Strategic Planning & Business Intelligence) - Special Grade
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Job Description
POST OF ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER (RESEARCH, STRATEGIC PLANNING & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE) - SPECIAL GRADE
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 - Research, Strategic Planning & Business Intelligence.
THE PERSON
- A Bachelor's Degree in Management, Economics, Finance, Statistics or any other discipline relevant to the field, as determined by the Bank, from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka.
- A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Strategic Management, or a related field from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka.
- A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in a financial institution regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) with specific experience in research, strategic planning, business performance analysis, or business intelligence, including at least five years in a managerial capacity.
- Sound knowledge of banking operations, financial analysis, economic trends, business analytics, and the regulatory environment applicable to the banking sector.
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in data analytics, business intelligence tools, and performance measurement techniques will be an added advantage.
- 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 will be an added advantage.
- Should be a Sri Lankan Citizen.
THE JOB
- Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Bank’s corporate strategic plans and business objectives.
- Conduct economic, financial, and market research to identify business opportunities, competitive trends, and strategic risks.
- Strengthen business intelligence, data analytics, forecasting, and management reporting to support evidence-based decision-making.
- Monitor business performance against strategic targets and recommend measures to improve growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.
- Provide strategic insights and identify opportunities for business expansion, product development, and service improvement.
- Coordinate with relevant divisions to align business strategies, resource allocation, and performance targets with the Bank’s overall objectives.
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 [email protected] to reach us on or before 10.11.2026. Applicants are required to clearly indicate the specific Assistant General Manager (AGM) position they are applying for in the subject line of the email.
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.
