Saminda Peiris Email & Phone Number

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

• As AGM IT & Digital Transformation I am responsible to contribute towards the overall IT & Digital Transformation Strategy of the organisation by conceptualizing, developing and delivering digital solutions. In the.
• Leading the IT & DT Team to plan, implement, support & collaborate across Business Units
• Designing and implement the FinTech road map of the company
• Leading the Business Intelligence unit to convert data into actionable insights
• Managing the alternative payment channels& Digital Banking unit of the organisation
• Responsible for the regulatory compliance framework relating to Payments and Settlements

Singer Finance (Lanka) PLC

• Research market trends to introduce new strategic initiatives and improve efficiency
• Design and implement the FinTech road map of the company
• Lead the Business Intelligence unit to convert data into actionable insights
• Drive the Digital Transformation Team to enhance the digital capabilities
• Enhance the customer experience with digital products
• Project Manager role in implementing new products to increase the digital footprint

Card Centre

• Overlook projects for all Cards and Payment related products
• Overlook all functions of Operations team, Reconciliation teams and Call Centre
• Ensure compliance with CBSL guidelines on Payments and Settlements and FIU requirements
• Maintain MIS and prepare financial analyses as required to support business decisions
• Implementation of policies and procedures of all day to day functions and periodical reviewing
• Single point of contact for Visa/CBSL Reporting/System Vendors & Suppliers

Card Centre - Operations

• Implementation of policies and procedures of all day to day functions in the card centre
• Complaint & Dispute management through internal tools
• Fraud monitoring & control and Risk mitigating in payment cards
• Functions of submitting of monthly and quarterly returns to the Central Bank
• Settlement and Reconciliation of GL accounts and reconciliation of settlement bank account
• Carrying out UAT for developments in CMS to keep the system updated to industry standards

Digital Banking Centre

• Processing of Inward and Outward SLIPS
• Processing of Paymaster files
• Handling functions related to SLIPS recalls

Retail Banking – Mirigama Branch

• Responsibilities related to Operations and Cash Department (Sep 2012 – Jan 2013)
• Handle transactions related to Cash/Cheque clearing operations
• Carry out transactions related to Account maintenanceResponsibilities related to Credit Department (Feb 2013 – Jun 2014)
• Functions related to Personal Loans, Housing Loans, Leasing facilities & Gold Loans
• Functions related to Loan/Overdraft Facilities – Individual and SME

Card Centre – Reconciliation And Risk Management Unit

• Responsibilities related to payment networks (MasterCard, Visa, Diners Club & Union Pay)
• Incoming/Outgoing transaction processing and settlements
• Functions relating to acquirer transactions/adjustments
• Functions with regard to VISA Edit PackageResponsibilities related to Card Dispute Handling and Risk Management
• Card related dispute management
• Fraudulent transaction monitoring (both acquirer and issuer)

Reading For Master Of Science (Msc) In Project Management, Project Management

Diploma In Information And Communication Technology

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