THARUNI BANDARA
Colombo,1
Summary
Final-year BSc (Hons) Banking and Insurance undergraduate with hands-on experience in retail banking operations at Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC and People's Bank, and client-facing financial services experience as a Life Insurance Agent with Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation. Skilled in financial data analysis, customer relationship management and confidential information handling, with strong academic grounding in accounting, corporate finance, treasury and risk management. Seeking an entry-level opportunity in accounting, finance or treasury where analytical ability and a genuine commitment to accuracy and client care can add immediate value.
Overview
1
1
Language
17
17
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern - Travels & NRFC Department
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2026 - Current
- Supported daily banking operations in Travels and NRFC Department, facilitating foreign exchange, foreign currency accounts, and remittance services.
- Maintained customer information confidentiality and accuracy, ensuring compliance with banking regulations and data-protection standards.
- Processed customer documentation and streamlined administrative workflows, quickly adapting to new systems and process changes.
Life Insurance Agent
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation
Awissawelle , Sri Lanka
12.2024 - 01.2026
- Advised clients on tailored life insurance and financial protection solutions, fostering loyalty through consultative, trust-based selling.
- Conducted structured needs assessments to recommend policies aligned with clients' financial goals, enhancing cross-selling opportunities and relationship management.
- Helped clients choose the best life insurance plans tailored to their individual financial situations.
- Investigated client requirements by fostering open communication and developing trust-based relationships.
- Educated clients on policy features and benefits to enhance understanding.
Intern
People's Bank
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with senior banking staff to compile and organise financial data, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting for strategic insights.
- Conducted in-depth data collection and analysis for internal research projects, enhancing management decision-making.
- Ensured smooth processing of customer transactions to enhance service quality.
- Supported team in managing daily cash operations and reconciliations.
- Collaborated with staff to enhance customer service experience at branches.
Education
Certificate in Fundamentals of Project Management - Project Management
University of Moratuwa
Colombo , Sri Lanka 06.2026 - 09.2026
BSc (Hons) - Banking and Insurance
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
Belihuloya, Sri Lanka 05.2021 - 09.2026
G.C.E. Advanced Level -
St. Joseph's Girls' School
Colombo , Sri Lanka 06.2018 - 01.2020
G.C.E. Ordinary Level -
St. Joseph's Girls' School
Colombo , Sri Lanka 01.2007 - 01.2017
Skills
- Banking Operations Support
- Financial analysis
- Financial & Management Accounting
- Treasury & Risk Awareness
- Client relationship management
- Negotiation
- Leadership
- Event Management
Accomplishments
- School Prefect, St. Joseph's Girls' School, 08/01/15 - 05/31/16
- Merit Award for G.C.E. Advanced Level Results, School Prize Giving, 12/31/21
Leadership And Extracurricular
- Main Coordinator, BI Champions League, 01/01/24, Led end-to-end planning and delivery of the faculty's flagship sports event.
- Main Event Management Coordinator, "Serata 2024", Finance Collegium, 01/01/24, Coordinated logistics, volunteer teams and stakeholders on behalf of the Students' Association of Finance (SAF), Department of Accountancy and Finance.
- Coordinator & Announcer, "Blood Night 2024", 01/01/24, Helped organise and compere the university blood donation drive, supporting community engagement.
- Student Volunteer, ICMR 2024 (International Conference on Management Research), 11/27/24 - 11/28/24
- Technical Team Member, MURS 2024, 11/29/24, Supporting the smooth running of the research symposium.
Key Degree Modules
- Main Coordinator, BI Champions League, 01/01/24, Led end-to-end planning and delivery of the faculty's flagship sports event.
- Main Event Management Coordinator, "Serata 2024", Finance Collegium, 01/01/24, Coordinated logistics, volunteer teams and stakeholders on behalf of the Students' Association of Finance (SAF), Department of Accountancy and Finance.
- Coordinator & Announcer, "Blood Night 2024", 01/01/24, Helped organise and compere the university blood donation drive, supporting community engagement.
- Student Volunteer, ICMR 2024 (International Conference on Management Research), 11/27/24 - 11/28/24
- Technical Team Member, MURS 2024, 11/29/24, Supporting the smooth running of the research symposium.
Profile
- Main Coordinator, BI Champions League, 01/01/24, Led end-to-end planning and delivery of the faculty's flagship sports event.
- Main Event Management Coordinator, "Serata 2024", Finance Collegium, 01/01/24, Coordinated logistics, volunteer teams and stakeholders on behalf of the Students' Association of Finance (SAF), Department of Accountancy and Finance.
- Coordinator & Announcer, "Blood Night 2024", 01/01/24, Helped organise and compere the university blood donation drive, supporting community engagement.
- Student Volunteer, ICMR 2024 (International Conference on Management Research), 11/27/24 - 11/28/24
- Technical Team Member, MURS 2024, 11/29/24, Supporting the smooth running of the research symposium.
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Certificate in Fundamentals of Project Management - Project Management
University of Moratuwa
06.2026 - 09.2026
Intern - Travels & NRFC Department
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
01.2026 - Current
Life Insurance Agent
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation
12.2024 - 01.2026
Intern
People's Bank
07.2023 - 09.2023
BSc (Hons) - Banking and Insurance
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
05.2021 - 09.2026
G.C.E. Advanced Level -
St. Joseph's Girls' School
06.2018 - 01.2020
G.C.E. Ordinary Level -
St. Joseph's Girls' School
01.2007 - 01.2017