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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is the apex financial institution of the country, dedicated to maintaining economic and price stability and ensuring the stability of the financial system. The Bank Supervision Department is seeking highly motivated, qualified professionals to join its permanent cadre as Bank Examiner (General).

Position Summary

  • Position: Bank Examiner (General)

  • Department: Bank Supervision Department (BSD)

  • Institution: Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL)

  • Location: Colombo 01, Sri Lanka

  • Employment Type: Permanent Cadre (Staff Class Grade I) subject to a 2-year probation period

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Conduct statutory and specific/spot examinations of licensed banks in terms of the CBSL Act No. 16 of 2023 and Banking Act No. 30 of 1988, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations and timely remediation of risks.

  • Liaise with examiners and continuous supervisors to ensure prompt and accurate implementation of examination recommendations.

  • Review the Banking Act and associated regulations, draft amendments in line with international best practices, and issue regulatory directions.

  • Perform continuous supervision of assigned banks to monitor regulatory adherence and contribute to overall financial system stability.

  • Process regulatory approval requests from stakeholders in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner.

  • Keep abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and Supervisory Technology (Sup-Tech) initiatives to enhance regulatory oversight.

  • Conduct risk-based Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) examinations in terms of the Financial Transactions Reporting Act No. 6 of 2006.

  • Perform ad hoc duties assigned by the management of the Bank Supervision Department.

Qualifications & Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational & Professional Qualifications (Satisfy Route A OR Route B)

  • Route A: A Bachelor's degree (minimum 3 years) specialized in Accounting, Banking, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, or Statistics, with a minimum 2nd Class (Upper Division), minimum 3.5 GPA (out of 4.0), or minimum WAM of 75% from a UGC-recognized university.

    OR

  • Route B: A Bachelor's degree (minimum 3 years) or a postgraduate Master's/higher degree (minimum 1 year) in Accounting, Banking, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or Engineering from a UGC-recognized university, AND holding one of the following professional qualifications:

    • Associate Member of CA Sri Lanka

    • Associate Member of CIMA-UK

    • Associate Member of ACCA

    • Charter Holder of CFA-Institute USA

    • Associate Member of CMA-SL

    • Financial Risk Management (FRM) from GARP

    • Associate Member of IBSL-SL

2. Experience Requirements

  • A minimum of five (05) years of post-qualifying experience in specialized areas such as Accounting, Banking, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, or Statistics. Experience in a financial institution is preferred.

3. Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical skills for accounting and financial statement analysis.

  • Knowledge of financial institution operations, risk assessment (credit, IT, operational, market, treasury), and banking laws/compliance.

  • High computer literacy (proficiency in MS Word and Excel) and excellent communication/presentation skills.

4. Age Limit

  • 35 years or below as of 15.11.2026.

Remuneration & Benefits

  • Attractive salary scale in line with CBSL standards.

  • Provident Fund, Employees' Trust Fund, pension benefits, medical benefits, staff loan facilities, and specialized training opportunities.

Selection Procedure

  • Shortlisted candidates meeting minimum criteria will undergo rigorous evaluations, including technical skill assessments and interviews.

How to Apply

  1. Submit applications exclusively through the official CBSL career portal: https://www.cbsl.gov.lk/en/careers.

  2. Upload mandatory scanned copies of educational/professional certificates and service verification documents.

  • Application Deadline: On or before 15.11.2026.

Director - Human Resources

Central Bank of Sri Lanka, No. 30, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 01, Sri Lanka

Inquiries: Telephone: 011-2477330 | Fax: 011-2477715

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