Treasury Operations Head – Habib Bank Limited

Treasury Operations Head – Habib Bank Limited

Job Overview

Job Title: Head – Treasury Operations
Company: Habib Bank Limited
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Industry: Banking / Treasury / Finance
Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: B.Sc Degree and professional qualification in Treasury
Experience: More than 5 years in Commercial Bank Treasury in a senior role
Application Method: Email Application

About the Company

Habib Bank Limited (HBL Bank – Sri Lanka) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to lead Treasury Operations within its commercial banking division. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced treasury professionals looking to advance their careers in a dynamic and growth-oriented banking environment.

Job Title

Head – Treasury Operations

Job Description

Habib Bank Limited is looking for an experienced treasury professional to oversee treasury operations, money market settlements, foreign exchange transactions, SWIFT operations, and regulatory compliance activities. The selected candidate will play a key role in ensuring smooth treasury processing, operational efficiency, and compliance with banking regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate confirmation and settlement of:
  • Inter-bank Money Market transactions
  • Foreign Exchange (FX) transactions
• Minimize financial and reputational risks by preventing settlement discrepancies.
• Maintain strong technical expertise in:
  • Fixed income securities
  • Foreign exchange products
  • Money market operations
• Verify and authorize treasury deals in treasury systems.
• Monitor generation and release of SWIFT messages to ensure timely settlement.
• Ensure FX and Money Market transactions are processed before CBSL cut-off times.
• Coordinate with LankaClear systems to ensure smooth settlements without delays.
• Remain compliant with operational circulars and regulatory updates issued by:
  • Regulators
  • Head Office
• Process:
  • Cash transactions
  • Internal fund transfers
  • Inward and outward RTGS transactions
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Internal banking policies
  • Operational procedures
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Identify operational gaps and contribute toward:
  • Enhanced controls
  • Automation initiatives
  • Compliance readiness

Required Qualifications and Skills

• B.Sc Degree with professional qualification in Treasury.
• More than 5 years of experience in Commercial Bank Treasury operations in a senior role.
• Strong technical knowledge of:
  • Treasury operations
  • Money market products
  • FX operations
  • SWIFT processing
  • RTGS transactions
• Good interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and operational management capabilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced banking environment.

Preferred Skills

• Treasury settlement operations expertise
• Regulatory compliance knowledge
• Banking risk management understanding
• Process automation and operational improvement experience
• Strong decision-making and leadership abilities

Salary and Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package
• Opportunity to lead treasury operations in an international bank
• Professional and growth-oriented banking environment
• Career advancement opportunities
• Exposure to advanced banking treasury systems

Job Location

📍 Colombo, Sri Lanka

How to Apply

Interested candidates may email their CVs with the subject position name.

Email Address

careers.slk@hbl.com

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.