Independent Directors

About this opportunity

In order to strengthen the Board of Directors, Pradeshiya Sanwardhana Bank (RDB) is inviting applications from suitably qualified professionals to serve as Independent Non-Executive Directors.
This opportunity is open to professionals committed to serving as Independent Directors and contributing to the advancement of the Pradeshiya Sanwardhana Bank. We invite eligible candidates to express their interest in playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of Sri Lanka's banking sector.

What we’re looking for

• Should be not more than 70 years old and be a Sri Lankan citizen.
• Must hold a Bachelor's or higher educational qualification from a recognized university or an equivalent professional qualification in risk management, audit, financial reporting, credit decision making, corporate finance, treasury operations, human resource and compensation management, strategy and general management, information technology, marketing, economics, law or other fields critical to banking operations. Candidates with IT related qualifications and experience/ exposure will be given preference.
• Should have 15-20 years of progressively senior-level experience working at a large corporate, corporation, bank, public entity, consulting or accounting firm of which not less than 5 years should have been spent in a C- Suite or Partner role.
• Should have served as a member of the Board of Directors (Executive Director, Non-Executive Director or Independent Director) of a large/ medium scale private or public sector entity for at least 3 years or the candidate should demonstrate progressive experience at C-suite or professional level in his / her areas of expertise.

Potential applicants should not be:

• A public servant or government contractor.

An employee, consultant, contractor or a current member of the Board of Directors of any licensed bank in Sri Lanka.

• Having any personal financial interest in or material business relationship with the Bank or any close family members holding Key Management positions in the Bank (RDB).

Potential applicant must:
Have sufficient time to dedicate to a Bank's Board of Directors and Sub-committees and as a 'fit and proper' person as determined by Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), to be appointed as an Independent Director.

• Meet all the criteria for independence set out in the CBSL Banking Act Direction No.05 of 2024 and CBSL's Guidelines for Governance of State-Owned Banks.