Senior Manager (Payments & Settlements) – NDB Bank

Job Overview

NDB Bank is seeking a highly experienced banking professional for the role of Senior Manager – Payment & Settlements. The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring the sustainable and efficient execution of payment and settlement operations while supporting business growth and maintaining compliance with regulatory and operational standards.

Job Title

Senior Manager – Payment & Settlements

Company

NDB Bank

Job Category

Banking Operations & Payments

Bullet Category List

• Banking Operations
• Payments & Settlements
• Financial Services
• Risk Management
• Banking Compliance
• Remittance Operations

Job Location

Sri Lanka

Employment Type

Full Time

Industry

Banking & Financial Services

Job Responsibilities

• Understand operational strategies and service level agreements to balance business needs, customer convenience, service quality, accuracy, timeliness, and risk management
• Update and maintain knowledge of international practices related to cross-border transactions
• Identify and implement strategies related to payments and settlement operations
• Recommend improvements to policies, systems, processes, and operational practices
• Provide leadership to teams in complying with applicable regulatory requirements
• Ensure proper documentation and safekeeping of operational activities according to policy and regulatory standards
• Ensure adherence to CBSL exchange control regulations in executing transactions
• Establish and strengthen internal control environments to ensure compliance with applicable policies
• Manage fulfillment, on-hold, and rejection of transactions according to policy and regulatory requirements
• Ensure straight-through processing rates for outward remittances
• Oversee accurate processing of inward and outward remittances and RTGS operations
• Ensure smooth cash operations for branches and off-site ATMs through outsourced service providers
• Manage centralized standing orders, cheque book printing, funds transfers, pay orders, eWindows, CEFT, and SLIPS payment processes
• Support integrated risk management frameworks covering operational, security, compliance, and reputational risks

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Banking, or a related field
• CA, CFA, or Master’s qualifications are preferred
• Minimum 15 years of banking operations experience
• At least 5 years of experience related to Payments & Settlements
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Strong planning and organizational abilities
• Ability to lead operational and compliance-focused banking teams

Required Skills

• Payments & Settlements Operations
• Banking Compliance
• Risk Management
• Remittance Processing
• RTGS Operations
• Team Leadership
• Operational Management
• Communication Skills
• Regulatory Compliance
• Banking Operations Strategy

Why Join NDB Bank?

• Opportunity to work with one of Sri Lanka’s leading banks
• Senior leadership-level career opportunity
• Exposure to advanced banking operations and payment systems
• Professional and performance-driven work environment
• Opportunity to contribute to strategic banking operations and innovation

How to Apply

🌐 Apply online via the careers page:

NDB Bank Careers