Job Overview
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is seeking highly motivated professionals for the position of Bank Examiner (General) in its Bank Supervision Department. Successful candidates will be considered for recruitment to the Staff Class Grade I in the permanent cadre of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, subject to a probation period of two (02) years. Applications close on 15 November 2026.
Position Details
- Job Title: Bank Examiner (General)
- Department: Bank Supervision Department
- Company: Central Bank of Sri Lanka
- Location: Colombo 01
- Employment: Permanent cadre, Staff Class Grade I (two-year probation)
- Age Limit: 35 years or below as at 15.11.2026
- Closing Date: 15 November 2026
Organization Overview
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is the country’s central bank, responsible among other functions for the supervision of licensed banks under the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023 and the Banking Act, No. 30 of 1988.
Qualifications & Experience
Educational / Professional Qualifications (either of the following)
- A Bachelor’s degree (minimum of three years) specialized in Accounting, Banking, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or Statistics, with a minimum of 2nd Class (Upper Division) or a minimum 3.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) out of a maximum of 4.0 points or a minimum Weighted Average Marks (WAM) of 75%, obtained from a local or foreign university recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka
- A Bachelor’s degree (minimum of three years) or a postgraduate degree at Master’s or higher level (minimum of one year) in Accounting, Banking, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics or Engineering, obtained from a local or foreign university recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka, with one of the following professional qualifications: Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka); Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants of UK (CIMA – UK); Associate Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA); Charter Holder of the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute of USA (CFA – USA); Associate Member of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA – SL); Financial Risk Management (FRM) obtained from the Global Association of Risk Professionals; Associate Member of the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (IBSL-SL)
Experience
- A minimum of five (05) years of post-qualifying experience in any of the specialized areas of Accounting, Banking, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or Statistics
- Experience in a position at a financial institution is preferred
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct statutory examinations of licensed banks in terms of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act (CBSL Act), No. 16 of 2023 and Banking Act (BA), No. 30 of 1988, as amended, make recommendations and arrange timely remedial measures to ensure that licensed banks are operated in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations
- Liaise with examiners and continuous supervisors of licensed banks on the implementation of recommendations made at statutory examinations to ensure such recommendations are implemented promptly and accurately
- Conduct specific/spot examinations of assigned banks to ensure that licensed banks are operated in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations and to promptly address any identified irregularities or emerging risks
- Review the Banking Act No. 30 of 1988, as amended, and associated regulations, draft amendments as necessary in line with the international best practices and local market developments, and issue relevant directions to strengthen the legislative framework and enhance the resilience of the banking industry
- Conduct continuous supervision of assigned licensed banks to ensure their adherence to regulatory requirements and contribute to overall financial system stability
- Process regulatory approval requests from assigned banks and stakeholders to ensure all submissions are addressed in a timely, accurate and compliant manner
- Keep abreast with changes in regulatory guidelines, industry trends and financial market conditions to enhance examination techniques and adapt to evolving risks
- Contribute to the implementation of evolving Supervisory Technology (Sup-Tech) initiatives within the department to enhance regulatory oversight, improve efficiency and ensure compliance
- Contribute to capacity building and development of staff members to enhance their subject knowledge
- Conduct risk-based Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) examinations, spot examinations, and on-site/off-site follow-up examinations on banks in terms of Section 22 of the Financial Transactions Reporting Act, No. 6 of 2006 (FTRA) on money laundering and related matters
Required Skills
- Analytical skills for accounting and financial statements analysis
- Knowledge in operations of financial institutions and related systems in financial institutions
- Knowledge in risk assessment including credit, IT, operational, market and treasury
- Proper understanding of banking laws and best practices and compliance relating to banking operations and supervision
- Computer literacy (especially Microsoft Word and Excel)
- Verbal and written communication/presentation skills
Salary & Benefits
An attractive salary in line with applicable salary scales of the CBSL, benefits of Provident Fund and Employees’ Trust Fund, medical benefits, staff loan facilities, pension benefits and training opportunities.
How to Apply
Citizens of Sri Lanka who possess the required qualifications and experience should submit their applications only through the online application link on the CBSL careers page on or before 15 November 2026. Applicants must adhere to the terms and conditions stipulated on the application page and upload scanned copies of the educational/professional qualifications and documents to verify service experience. The selection procedure may include technical skill assessments and one or more interviews, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Important Notes
- Closing date: 15 November 2026
- Only Sri Lankan citizens may apply
- Applications that do not meet the required qualifications and experience as at the closing date, or are received after the deadline or not in the prescribed format, will be rejected without notice
- Candidates who fail to provide originals of relevant documents at the certificate verification will not be considered eligible
- Any form of canvassing will be a disqualification
- CBSL has the discretion to determine the number of positions to be filled or postpone or cancel the recruitment