Coordinating Officer (Executive Grade) | Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC (MBSL)

About Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC (MBSL)

Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC (MBSL) is a subsidiary of the Bank of Ceylon. The company delivers financial solutions while holding itself to standards of corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

MBSL is hiring a Coordinating Officer, Executive Grade, to support the Chief Operating Officer’s (COO) office. The role works closely with senior management and coordinates business activities across departments.

Key responsibilities

• Provide executive and administrative support to the COO in daily administration, coordination, and governance activities
• Liaise with department heads and stakeholders to ensure timely submission of reports and papers
• Organise and coordinate Management Committee, Board Committee, and other executive meetings
• Monitor and follow up on reports, submissions, action items, and management requests
• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, presentations, and official communications
• Coordinate Board and Committee paper submissions and ensure compliance with deadlines
• Maintain confidential records and support governance and administrative processes

Who MBSL is looking for

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Management, Secretarial Practice, Office Administration, or a related field
• A professional qualification in Secretarial Practice, Office Management, Business Communication, or Administration is an added advantage
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in an executive secretarial, coordination, administrative, or personal assistant role supporting senior management
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and document management systems
• Strong communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, and meeting minutes
• High level of confidentiality, professionalism, discretion, and integrity
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Age limit: 35 years

How to apply

Apply online by scanning the QR code on the advertisement or through the MBSL careers portal, or apply by email to careers.mbsl@mbslbank.com, clearly stating the position applied for in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Selection is based strictly on merit; any attempt to influence the recruitment process results in disqualification. Application deadline: 25th September 2026.