Overview

National Savings Bank (NSB), a licensed specialised bank with a 100% government guarantee, is hiring for seven posts in its Finance and Planning, Compliance and Risk Management divisions. The posts are permanent, with a one-year probation. Internal and external candidates can apply. Applications must reach the Bank by 13 November 2026.

Positions, age limit and pay

  • Manager – Planning (Grade III Class I): age 35 or below, Rs. 254,000 a month.
  • Executive – Finance (Grade III Class III): age 30 or below, Rs. 195,000.
  • Senior Manager – Compliance (Grade II): age 35 to 45, Rs. 293,000.
  • Manager – Compliance (Grade III Class I): age 40 or below, Rs. 254,000.
  • Assistant Manager – Compliance (Grade III Class II): age 35 or below, Rs. 225,000.
  • Junior Executive – Compliance (Grade IV): age 35 or below, Rs. 183,000.
  • Executive – IT Risk Management (Grade III Class III): age 30 or below, Rs. 195,000.

Pay is the approximate initial monthly gross salary. The age limit does not apply to internal applicants. Every applicant must be a Sri Lankan citizen.

Qualifications and duties

Manager – Planning

  • Associate membership of CA Sri Lanka, CIMA UK or ACCA UK. Or a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accountancy, Commerce, Business, Management or Mathematics from a UGC-recognised university, with the Business Level exam of CA Sri Lanka or the Managerial Level exam of CIMA UK, or an equivalent qualification.
  • At least 5 years in the Finance department of a reputed organisation. Internal applicants also need 5 years. Bank or financial institution experience is an added advantage.
  • Sound knowledge of Sri Lanka Financial Reporting Standards, especially for financial instruments. Skills in data analytics, report preparation and presentation. Good understanding of risk management and corporate governance.
  • Duties: support operational and business plans with the operational and business units. Build forecasts, budgets and performance dashboards, including variance analysis and KPI tracking.

Executive – Finance

  • The same degree or professional options as Manager – Planning.
  • At least 2 years in the Finance department of a reputed organisation. Internal applicants also need 2 years. Bank experience is an added advantage.
  • Sound knowledge of Sri Lanka Financial Reporting Standards, and knowledge and experience of reconciliation for cards, ATMs and digital banking operations.
  • Duties: prepare financial reports that meet accounting standards, regulations and internal policy. Reconcile accounts, analyse finances and clear outstanding items on time. Support GL integration system developments.

Senior Manager – Compliance

  • A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Law (LLB), Risk Management or Public Administration from a UGC-recognised university. A Diploma in Banking and Finance and/or in Compliance is an added advantage.
  • At least 10 years in Banking Operations in a bank regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
  • Strong analytical, report-writing and communication skills.
  • Duties: carry out and supervise compliance assessments, report to competent authorities, and train internal staff on regulatory compliance.

Manager – Compliance

  • The same degree options as Senior Manager – Compliance. A Diploma in Banking and Finance is an added advantage.
  • At least 8 years in Banking Operations, Finance or Treasury in a CBSL-regulated bank.
  • Strong report-writing and analytical skills, and the ability to work in a team.
  • Duties: coordinate with the Bank Supervision Department and meet its requirements, draft circulars, and carry out compliance assessments.

Assistant Manager – Compliance

  • The same degree options as Senior Manager – Compliance. A Diploma in Banking and Finance is an added advantage.
  • At least 5 years in Banking Operations in a CBSL-regulated bank.
  • Duties: coordinate with the Bank Supervision Department and meet its requirements, support drafting of circulars, and carry out compliance assessments.

Junior Executive – Compliance

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a UGC-recognised university. A Diploma in Banking and Finance is an added advantage.
  • At least 3 years in Banking Operations in a CBSL-regulated bank.
  • Strong report-writing skills and the ability to interpret data and information.
  • Duties: report to competent authorities.

Executive – IT Risk Management

  • A bachelor’s degree from a UGC-recognised university in Information Technology, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems or a related field the Bank accepts.
  • One of these: ISC2 CISSP, GIAC GISP, ISACA CISM, ISACA CRISC, or a Master’s degree in Information Security or in Computer Science or IT specialising in Information Security.
  • At least 2 years in IT Risk Management, Information Systems Audit, IT Governance or Information Security, preferably in a financial institution.
  • Duties: draft and review IT risk policies and procedures, conduct IT risk assessments, coordinate the RCSA process, monitor IT risks using OKRIs, prepare reports for the BIRMC and the Board of Directors, and monitor compliance with policies and regulations.

Benefits

  • A guaranteed annual bonus equal to two months’ gross salary, and a performance-based bonus.
  • A medical assistance scheme for immediate family members.
  • Housing and other staff loans at concessionary interest rates.
  • A superannuation scheme with Provident Fund and ETF benefits.
  • A non-contributory pension scheme, open after a minimum of 10 years of service.
  • Reimbursement of professional membership fees.

සිංහලෙන්

Planning, Finance, Compliance and IT Risk vacancies at National Savings Bank in Sinhala (රැකියා පුරප්පාඩු)

How to apply

Use the Bank’s standard application form from nsb.lk. Send it by registered cover to reach the Chief Human Resource Officer, National Savings Bank, Colombo 3, on or before 13 November 2026. Write the post applied for on the top left of the envelope. No other channel is accepted.

Attach photocopies of your educational, professional and experience certificates. Applicants who fail to attach them are not called for interviews. False or misleading information, and any form of canvassing, leads to disqualification. The Bank calls only shortlisted candidates and can postpone or cancel the recruitment.