Pawning Officer (Island Wide) – Seylan Bank PLC

Pawning Officer (Island Wide) – Seylan Bank PLC

Job Listing Details

• Company: Seylan Bank PLC

• Vacancy: Pawning Officer

• Job Sector: Banking / Finance / Private Sector

• Location: Multiple Regions (East, Central, Northern), Sri Lanka

• Closing Date: Within 7 days of the advertisement

• Application Method: Email

Job Description

Pawning Officer – Seylan Bank PLC

Seylan Bank, one of the most progressive banks in the country, is seeking a competent and forward-thinking individual to join their dynamic team as a Pawning Officer. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career goals within a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assaying of pawned articles by Densimeter / Touchstone without exposing the Bank to risks or losses.

• Handling all pawning redemptions, interest payments, and part payments within the pawning system.

• Monitoring pawning NPA (Non-Performing Advances) / overdue accounts and handling recovery management.

• Ensuring the overdue is kept at less than 1% of the base and NPA at less than 0.5% of the base at any given time.

• Balancing all General Ledger accounts related to pawning on a daily basis.

• Balancing the pawning in/out register daily and at the month-end.

• Ensuring physical verification of all articles is done monthly as per existing guidelines.

• Initiating and engaging in all promotional activities of the branch to enhance pawning growth and drive towards targets.

• Handling auctions and auction-related work promptly and efficiently as per circular instructions.

• Achieving the given target and supporting branch efforts in growing the advances portfolio.

The Person (Requirements):

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Banking, out of which 3 years must be in pawning.

• Full or partial professional qualification in banking is highly preferred.

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage special projects to support the Pawning Unit.

Placement Locations: Selected candidates will be assigned to the following branches:

• East Region: Kalawanchikudy, Kalmunai, Samanthurai

• Central Region: Hatton

• Northern Region: Jaffna, Nelliady, Vavuniya, Kilinochchi, Chavakachcheri, Mullaitivu, Mannar

How to Apply:

If you fulfill the above criteria, you are invited to apply within 7 days of this advertisement.

1. Required Documents: Prepare your updated CV along with a recently taken photograph.

2. Email Address: Send your application to careers@seylan.lk.

(Note: Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Seylan HR.)