Pawning Associate | Pawning Officer

Pawning Associate | Pawning Officer – Seylan Bank PLC Mullaitivu

Job Overview

Seylan Bank PLC is seeking suitable candidates for the positions of Pawning Associate / Pawning Officer for its Mullaitivu Branch.

The selected candidate will be responsible for pawning operations, including assessing pawned articles, handling redemptions and payments, monitoring pawning-related non-performing advances, maintaining financial records, conducting physical verifications, supporting promotional activities, and contributing towards branch pawning targets.

Job Title: Pawning Associate / Pawning Officer
Company: Seylan Bank PLC
Job Location: Mullaitivu, Sri Lanka
Work Location: Mullaitivu Branch
Industry: Banking and Financial Services
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Details

• Position: Pawning Associate / Pawning Officer
• Branch: Mullaitivu
• Job Location: Mullaitivu, Sri Lanka
• Department: Pawning Unit
• Industry: Banking and Financial Services
• Job Categories: Banking & Insurance, Private Jobs

Company Overview

Seylan Bank PLC is a Sri Lankan licensed commercial bank providing a range of banking and financial services through its branch network across the country. The bank focuses on customer service, responsible banking practices, and supporting business and community development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in Banking or Finance.
• Out of the above experience, 2–3 years of experience in pawning is required.
• Full or partial professional qualification in banking is preferred.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and special projects supporting the Pawning Unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Assay pawned articles using densimeter / touchstone methods without exposing the Bank to unnecessary risks or losses.
• Handle all pawning redemptions, interest payments, and part payments through the pawning system.
• Monitor pawning NPA (Non-Performing Advances), overdue accounts, and recovery activities.
• Maintain overdue levels below 1% of the base and NPA below 0.5% of the base at any given time.
• Balance all General Ledger accounts related to pawning on a daily basis.
• Balance the pawning in/out register daily and at month-end.
• Ensure physical verification of all pawned articles is conducted monthly according to existing guidelines.
• Initiate and participate in branch promotional activities to enhance pawning growth and achieve targets.
• Handle auctions and auction-related activities promptly and efficiently according to circular instructions.
• Achieve assigned targets and support branch efforts to grow the advances portfolio.
• Assist with multiple tasks and special projects related to the Pawning Unit.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of pawning operations.
• Ability to assess pawned articles using appropriate methods.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of pawning recoveries, redemptions, interest payments, and part payments.
• Ability to monitor NPA and overdue portfolios.
• Good understanding of financial records and General Ledger balancing.
• Ability to maintain accurate registers and operational records.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong customer service and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to work towards branch and pawning targets.

Salary & Benefits

• Opportunity to develop a career within the banking and financial services sector.
• Professional working environment.
• Exposure to pawning operations, portfolio management, recovery, and branch business development.
• Opportunities to contribute to branch growth and performance.

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the required criteria should email their CV along with a recently taken photograph within 7 days of the advertisement.

Email: careers@seylan.lk

Important Notes

• The position is based at the Mullaitivu Branch.
• Minimum 2–5 years of Banking or Finance experience is required.
• Candidates should have 2–3 years of experience specifically in pawning.
• Full or partial professional banking qualifications are preferred.
• Applicants should include a recently taken photograph with their CV.
• Applications must be submitted within 7 days of the advertisement.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Seylan HR.