Company Secretary | HDFC Bank of Sri Lanka | Colombo 02

About HDFC Bank of Sri Lanka

HDFC Bank of Sri Lanka – “The Bank for your Home” – is a premier financial institution that has served the nation for over four decades. The bank provides shelter and support in fulfilling the aspirations of Sri Lankans including the business community through diversified financial solutions. HDFC Bank is committed to advancing home ownership and financial inclusion across Sri Lanka, and seeks competent, dynamic, and result-oriented individuals with a proven track record to join their senior leadership team.

Role Overview

HDFC Bank of Sri Lanka is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Company Secretary to fill a critical governance and compliance role within the bank. This is a senior-level position requiring a deep understanding of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and board management within the Sri Lankan banking sector. An attractive remuneration package awaits the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the company secretary of the bank and be in charge of convening Board meetings and Board subcommittee meetings, ensuring timely preparation and distribution of agenda, minutes, and meeting documents
• Ensure full compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements including those of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and Colombo Stock Exchange
• Act as the primary liaison officer with regulatory bodies including the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Colombo Stock Exchange, and Securities Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka
• Coordinate Annual General Meetings (AGMs), Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs), and other strategic meetings ensuring adherence to statutory timelines
• Coordination of annual report preparation and coordinate dividends related works
• Facilitate CBSL onsite examinations and ensure timely submission of relevant documents
• Ensure accurate record keeping and strict confidentiality of all sensitive and corporate governance-related information
• Support the Board of Directors and GM/CEO in obtaining CBSL approval for appointments, submissions of resignations, retirements, and re-designations of Key Management Personnel
• Submission of Fitness and Proprietary Affidavits to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
• Manage annual corporate governance assessments for directors

Candidate Prerequisites

• Associate / Fellow member of Chartered Corporate Secretaries or Chartered Governance Institute and/or Attorney-at-Law
• More than 06 years’ Executive experience, of which more than 03 years should be at Senior Managerial level in a Bank or financial institution
• A registered Company Secretary of the Registrar of Companies
• Proven experience in board advisory functions
• Proven ability to manage Board meetings and subcommittee meetings independently
• Thorough understanding of CBSL directions, particularly on Corporate Governance requirements and compliance, and thorough knowledge of the requirements of the Colombo Stock Exchange
• Strong command of English (both written and verbal), high proficiency in MS office, digital communication tools, and Board PAC
• Excellent interpersonal, coordination, and documentation skills with high attention to detail and professional integrity
• Age should be between 40 and 55 years as at the closing date