Assistant Director

Deadline:- 9th March 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), the apex regulator of the nation’s capital market, is mandated to create, develop, and maintain a fair, orderly, efficient, and transparent securities market, while upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct across the industry.

With investor protection as a core statutory obligation, the SEC is dedicated to safeguarding investor rights and SEC strengthening market confidence in Sri Lanka’s evolving capital-market landscape.

The SEC invites applications from dynamic, ethical, and results oriented professionals with strong leadership qualities to join our team in the following key functional areas: Corporate Affairs, Capital Market Development, EC Market Surveillance, Human Resources, External Relations, Capital Market Education, Finance, Information Technology and Regulatory Affairs.

Successful candidates should demonstrate sound judgment, discretion in handling confidential information, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a collaborative regulatory environment.

Required Qualifications
Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business Administration, Management, Human SEC Resource Management, Economics, Statistics, Information Technology, Mass Communication, Digital Media, Mathematics, English, Data Science, Financial Engineering, Auditing, Quantitative Finance, Commerce, Science, Public Policy, International Relations, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, or any other relevant sector-specific qualification; or Be an Attorney-at-Law, preferably with a Bachelor’s Degree in Law; or Hold a professional qualification from a recognized body.

Additional Requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree with a class, a Master’s Degree, or a Doctorate (PhD) will be considered a definite advantage.
Prior exposure to the capital markets or regulatory environment will be deemed a distinct and significant advantage.
A proven track record with a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience at managerial or senior-managerial level.
Demonstrates analytical and decision-making capabilities, a solid background in research, excellent communication skills in English, Sinhala and/or Tamil, and proficiency in IT applications.
Strong negotiation and presentation skills will be a distinct advantage. SEC St Age: 30 to 50 years.
The upper age limit will not apply to internal applicants or those from government sector institutions.

Remuneration and Benefits
A highly competitive salary
Annual performance-based incentive
Local and overseas training in capital market disciplines
Comprehensive medical insurance
Life insurance coverage of Rs. 10 million
Critical illness cover of Rs. 5 million
Personal accident insurance equivalent to 60 months of basic salary
All-purpose loan facility up to Rs. 2 million
Sponsorship for higher studies

Application Procedure
Applicants should submit their CV along with the names and contact details of two non-related referees.
Applications may be forwarded by registered post or by email to recruitments@sec.gov.lk on or before 9th March 2026.
Please indicate the Position Title on the top left-hand corner of the envelope or as the subject SEC line of the email.

Selection Process
The selection process will consist of two stages, a preliminary interview followed by a final interview, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the preliminary interview.
Canvassing in any form will result in automatic disqualification.
Officer-in-Charge Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka
Level 28 & 29, East Tower, World Trade Centre Echelon Square, Colombo 1 Website: www.sec.gov.lk
Email: recruitment@sec.gov.lk