Company Secretary

Company Secretary

• Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

• Company Name: HDFC Bank of Sri Lanka

About the Bank

This is an ideal opportunity to advance your banking career with an institution that has served the nation for over four decades. HDFC Bank provides housing finance and diversified financial solutions to fulfill the aspirations of Sri Lankans, including the local business community. We are looking for a competent, dynamic, and result-oriented professional with a proven track record to fill the role of Company Secretary.

Job Profile

• Board Governance: Act as the Company Secretary of the bank, taking charge of convening Board and Board subcommittee meetings, and ensuring the timely preparation and distribution of agendas, minutes, and meeting board packs.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including those mandated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).

• Liaison Officer: Serve as the primary liaison officer with key regulatory bodies, including the CBSL, CSE, and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC).

• Shareholder Meetings: Coordinate Annual General Meetings (AGMs), Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs), and other strategic meetings in strict adherence to statutory timelines.

• Reporting & Dividends: Supervise the coordination of annual report preparation and oversee dividend-related operational workflows.

• Audit & Examination Support: Facilitate CBSL onsite examinations and ensure the timely, accurate submission of required corporate documents.

• Corporate Administration: Manage accurate record-keeping and strict confidentiality of corporate governance information. Assist the Board and the GM/CEO in obtaining regulatory approvals for Key Management Personnel appointments, resignations, and retirements, including the submission of Fitness and Proprietary Affidavits.

• Assessments: Oversee annual corporate governance assessments for directors.

Candidate’s Prerequisites

• Professional Qualifications: Associate/Fellow member of the Chartered Corporate Secretaries or Chartered Governance Institute, and/or an Attorney-at-Law. Must be a registered Company Secretary with the Registrar of Companies.

• Experience: More than 6 years of Executive experience, with at least 3 years at a Senior Managerial level within a bank or financial institution.

• Competencies: Proven experience in board advisory functions and the ability to manage Board and subcommittee meetings independently.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Thorough understanding of CBSL directions (particularly Corporate Governance requirements) and CSE compliance rules.

• Skills: Strong command of written and verbal English. High proficiency in MS Office, digital communication tools, and BoardPAC software.

• Interpersonal Attributes: Excellent coordination, documentation, and interpersonal skills, combined with sharp attention to detail and high professional integrity.

• Age Limit: Between 40 and 55 years of age as of the application closing date.

What We Offer

• An attractive and competitive remuneration package tailored to the right candidate’s expertise.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should email their applications, along with contact details for two non-related referees (with at least one being from previous employment), to careers@hdfc.lk on or before 24th May 2026.

Please state the position title in the subject line of the email.

Important Notes:

• Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements or arrive after the deadline will be rejected without notice.

• Candidates must present original documents at the interview stage to be eligible for appointment.

• Any form of canvassing will result in immediate disqualification. HDFC Bank reserves the right to postpone or cancel the recruitment process.

Manager – (TD & HR) and Head of HR and Admin (Cover up)

HDFC Bank of Sri Lanka P.O. Box 2085,Sir Chittampalam A. Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 02.Telephone: 0112356800 | www.hdfc.lk

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