Pubudu Wijeratne, Senior Branch Manager

Pubudu Wijeratne

Senior Branch Manager

Nations trust Bank - Cinnamon Gardens , Colombo 07

Location
Sri Lanka - Moratuwa
Education
Master's degree, Masters of Business Administration
Experience
24 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :24 years, 1 Months

Senior Branch Manager at Nations trust Bank - Cinnamon Gardens , Colombo 07
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 1
  • My current job since August 2016

Analysis market condition, competitors activities and potential business risk to develop mitigation and improvement strategies.

Head of Bancassurance Business - Nations trust Bank at Nations Trust bank PLC
  • Sri Lanka
  • My current job since May 2023

Achievements

The bank has maintained a dominant position in the bancassurance sector, securing a significant market share through our exclusive partnership in the life insurance business.

Exceeding the initial premium target set by the bank consistently since 2020.

In 2022, the bank expanded its involvement to include the General Business segment, leading to an enhancement in overall income for the institution.


Responsibilities
Develop and implement the Bancassurance strategy aligned with the overall goal of the bank.

Cultivate Bank maintains a strong relationship with insurance partnerships.

Overseas the development of insurance products tailored to the bank customer base.

Implement effective sales processes and incentives to drive the sale of insurance products through the bank's distribution channels

Ensure seamless integration and operational support for the bancassurance business.

Prioritize customer service for clients who purchase insurance products through the bank.

Explore opportunities to augment the bank's income through bancassurance.

Assess and manage risks associated with bancassurance activities.

Provide training and development programs for bank staff involved in bancassurance sales.

Branch Manager at Nations Trust Bank - Kottawa Branch, Colombo
  • Sri Lanka
  • January 2014 to August 2016

Working as branch Manager and responsible for the performance of the branch as a separate unit. Which includes term deposits, low cost, lending & Branch profits.

Responsible for the branch Profit target and achievement.

Responsible for the top end client tale in the branch as well as the bank in handling then.

Responsible for the entire branch operations of the branch in the yearly audit review.

Branch service is key factor of the bank which the I am monitoring through my separate representative.

Handling credit facilities with the assistance of my credit assistant Manager.

Eg New credit lines, existing new request, new project lines & branch recoveries.

Assistant Branch Manger - Dehiwela, Colombo at Nations Trust Bank
  • Sri Lanka
  • July 2008 to December 2014

Smooth operations of daily transaction KPI
Sanction of cheques and drafts to the customers
Change the responsibilities of the staff members to boost their powers
Supervise the functioning of entire branch
Conduct regular meeting to keep the operational standards
Monitor operational activities to minimize operational losses
Improve customers service ratings
Some customer complains

Credit officer at Hatton National Bank
  • Sri Lanka - Galle
  • January 2007 to July 2008

Credit evaluation and preparing credit proposals
Increasing SME portfolio at branch level
Following up on recoveries and take immediate action
Year end reconciliation and monthly reports
Trade relation transaction

Senior Banking Assistant at Hatton National Bank
  • Sri Lanka - Moratuwa
  • April 2000 to January 2007

Cash operation and worked as senior cashier
Clearing department
Back office and pawning
Leasing department
Credit and recoveries

Education

Master's degree, Masters of Business Administration
  • at Asian E University - Malaysia
  • October 2016

Grade A - and average marks 75-79

Higher diploma, Certificate in Branch operations for Branch Managers
  • at The institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka
  • February 2016

Certified in Branch Banking

Higher diploma, Certificate in Banking and Finance
  • at Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka and school of Finance incorporated by school of Charter
  • March 2007

Certified

Higher diploma, Diploma in credit Management
  • at Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka
  • November 2006

Certified in Credit Management

Specialties & Skills

Financial Analyst
Training and Development
Credit Risk
Risk Assessment
Client Acquisition
Writing skills
Customer experience
Motivation
Presentation
Communication
Tech savvy

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

Leo Movement
  • Past President
  • March 2005

Hobbies

  • Book collecting