Represented Richard Pieris Group in high-level meetings and events, providing treasury perspectives for strategic initiatives and social gatherings.Reported directly to the Group Chairman.Raised funds for Richard Pieris Finance Company and made final borrowing decisions.Fund Manager for Arpico Employee Provident Fund.Member of the Investment Committee for Arpico Employee Provident Fund and Arpico Insurance PLC.Signatory for Richard Pieris & Company PLC with cheque signing authority.

Decision Making: Managed working capital, foreign currency, and cash flow management under the supervision of the Group CFO.Collaboration: Worked with finance controllers of strategic business units to meet their funding needs for working capital, project financing, and foreign currency management.Bank Negotiations: Handled negotiations with banks to secure group funding requirements and structure facilities. Developed strategies to ensure optimal borrowing rates, repricing, and yield enhancement.Fund Manager: Managed the Arpico Employee Provident Fund, making investment decisions to secure the best returns.Investment Committee Member: Served on the investment committee for the Arpico Employee Provident Fund, providing strategic investment insights.

Foreign Currency Analysis:As a Senior Treasury Analyst at Richard Pieris Group, I manage foreign currency risk across the group using hedging strategies. I handle currency conversion rates and forecast exchange rates for four major currencies: USD, SGD, EUR, and GBP. This involves overseeing an annual turnover of approximately 10 billion Sri Lankan Rupees, ensuring necessary steps are taken for the group's best interest.Cash Flow Management and Working Capital Analysis:I manage group-wide cash flow to meet working capital requirements through notional pooling arrangements. This ensures sufficient funds are available for strategic business units without delay, focusing on funding costs.Fund Manager: Arpico Employee Provident Fund:I make investment decisions and present proposals to the investment committee of the Arpico Employee Provident Fund. My goal is to secure the best possible investment returns within the fund’s stated parameters.Budgeting and Interest Expense Analysis and Management:I participate in the group budget preparation process to ensure strategic business units' funding requirements are met. I also manage interest expense analysis for financial reporting through the Group Chief Financial Officer.Annual Report Assignment:I prepare the chairman’s review, group financial review, and group risk review for the annual report. These are then presented to senior management for their review and approval.

• Managed private wealth for clients, creating tailored wealth architecture based on risk profiles.• Conducted market analysis, security selection, and tax planning to optimize client portfolios.• Provided investment advising and negotiated deals to maximize client returns.

Dealer and Broker for Listed Corporate Bonds (Debentures):Facilitate transactions between buyers and sellers of listed corporate bonds.Monitor bond market trends and analyze performance.Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain accurate records.Investment Decision-Making:Make informed investment decisions for Money Market and Gilt-edged Funds.Conduct financial market analysis to maximize fund performance.Collaborate with the investment team to develop and implement strategies.Unit Trust Fund Launches:Launch and manage new unit trust funds.Conduct market research to identify investment opportunities.Develop and execute marketing strategies for fund promotion.Bank and Borrower Dealings:Engage with banks and potential borrowers to identify lending opportunities.Negotiate terms and conditions of loans and agreements.Maintain strong relationships with financial institutions.Financial Analysis and Reporting:Conduct financial analysis to support investment decisions.Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management and clients.Monitor and assess the performance of investments.Risk Management:Identify and mitigate risks associated with investments.Develop and implement risk management strategies.Ensure adherence to risk management policies.Client Communication:Provide updates on fund performance and strategies.Address client inquiries and concerns promptly.Build and maintain strong client relationships.Regulatory Compliance:Ensure all investment activities comply with regulations.Stay updated on financial regulations and adjust strategies.Prepare and submit required regulatory filings.

Financial Statement Analysis Structuring and placement of listed debentures,securitationBusiness valuations Corporate funding

Data sourcing, summarizing and analyzingKYC clearing Due deligence bankingCash flow reporting