Sujeewa Priyankara
Galle,Sri Lanka
Summary
Accomplished Regional Manager - Business Development with extensive experience in portfolio management, collections and recovery management, and credit risk assessment. Proven track record of enhancing regional performance and profitability through strategic initiatives and comprehensive credit risk analyses. Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, fostering organisational success and employee engagement. Notable achievements include multiple awards for outstanding performance in loan product growth and credit quality management. Career goal: to continue driving sustainable growth by aligning processes with organisational goals while cultivating strong customer relationships.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Manager - Business Development
LOLC Finance Philippines Inc
Cabanatuan City, Philippines
07.2022 - Current
- Monitored KPIs, including PAR, collections, provisioning, and portfolio growth, to improve regional performance and profitability.
- Conduct comprehensive credit risk analyses to facilitate informed lending decisions, and enhance portfolio quality.
- Evaluated high-value and high-risk credit applications through financial and background analysis.
- Led strategic initiatives in collections and recovery management.
- Cultivate strong relationships with customers to enhance overall satisfaction and retention.
- Facilitate operational leadership to drive organisational success and employee engagement.
- Facilitated sustainable growth by enhancing processes and fostering teamwork to align with organisational goals.
Branch Manager
LOLC Finance PLC
Morawaka, Sri Lanka
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Achieve and sustain profitability, and growth in the branch.
- Ensure the achievement of targets assigned to the business unit.
- Ensure effective credit evaluation (including review) and approve facilities within the Delegated Authority limits as per the credit policy.
- Initiate suitable methodologies and actions to manage NPL as per the established targets.
- Ensure compliance with all laid-down procedures and controls.
- Support the management in identifying, developing, and implementing best practices that would elevate the organisation to industry best standards.
- Appropriate administration and supervision of the branch.
Senior Marketing Officer
LOLC Finance PLC
Neluwa, Sri Lanka
01.2015 - 05.2019
- Conducted comprehensive credit evaluations for mortgage loan facilities.
- Delivered regional credit training programmes to strengthen team capability and compliance standards.
- Consistently achieved management targets through effective portfolio and performance management.
- Contributed innovative ideas towards product development and process improvement initiatives.
- Multiple award winner for outstanding performance in loan product growth and credit quality management.
Customer Service Assistant
LOLC Finance PLC
Neluwa, Sri Lanka
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Managed gold loan operations with delegated authority, ensuring effective risk control and operational efficiency.
- Managed fixed deposit and savings operations while driving deposit portfolio growth in the branch.
- Managed client relationships by delivering high-quality service while safeguarding the company’s reputation.
Education
Associate Member
Sri Lanka Institute of Credit Management
01-2025
Advance Professional Diploma in Credit
Sri Lanka Institute Of Credit Management
01-2023
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
University of Suffolk
01-2023
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Professional Diploma in International Business
London School of Commers
01-2023
Associate Member
The Institute Of Chartered Professional Managers
01-2023
Skills
- Portfolio management
- Collections and Recovery Management
- Credit Risk Assessment
- Leadership and Team Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Compliance adherence
Timeline
Regional Manager - Business Development
LOLC Finance Philippines Inc
07.2022 - Current
Branch Manager
LOLC Finance PLC
06.2019 - 06.2022
Senior Marketing Officer
LOLC Finance PLC
01.2015 - 05.2019
Customer Service Assistant
LOLC Finance PLC
01.2012 - 01.2015
Associate Member
Sri Lanka Institute of Credit Management
Advance Professional Diploma in Credit
Sri Lanka Institute Of Credit Management
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
University of Suffolk
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Professional Diploma in International Business
London School of Commers
Associate Member
The Institute Of Chartered Professional Managers