Mathiyalagan Murugesu
Colombo,ON
Summary
Dynamic banking professional with 25+ years of progressive leadership experience at People’s Bank, Sri Lanka, currently serving at regional leadership level. Proven expertise in credit risk management, loan recoveries, retail banking, and multi-branch operations, with a strong track record of improving portfolio quality and operational performance. Combines deep financial acumen with disciplined leadership, shaped by a strong academic foundation and early career in academia. Recognized for driving recovery strategies, strengthening governance, and leading high-performing teams in complex banking environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Manager
People’s Bank, Sri Lanka
02.2025 - Current
- Regional Manager | Feb 2025 – Present
Assistant Regional Manager
People’s Bank, Sri Lanka
10.2021 - 02.2025
- Assistant Regional Manager | Oct 2021 – Feb 2025
Senior Manager
People’s Bank, Sri Lanka
04.2021 - 07.2024
- Senior Manager | Apr 2021 – Jul 2024
Manager – Retail Banking (Retail Loans)
People’s Bank, Sri Lanka
01.2016 - 04.2021
- Manager – Retail Banking (Retail Loans) | Jan 2016 – Apr 2021
Deputy Manager – Recoveries Department
People’s Bank, Sri Lanka
12.2012 - 01.2016
- Deputy Manager – Recoveries Department | Dec 2012 – Jan 2016
Assistant Manager – Internal Audit Department
People’s Bank, Sri Lanka
12.2007 - 12.2012
- Assistant Manager – Internal Audit Department | Dec 2007 – Dec 2012
Staff Assistant (Valaichchenai & Kattankudy Branches)
People’s Bank, Sri Lanka
08.2000 - 12.2007
- Staff Assistant - Aug 2000 – Dec 2007
Education
MBA Business Administration And Management
Cardiff Metropolitan University
04-2016
Diploma - Banking & Finance
The Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka
01-2014
Postgraduate Diploma - Banking, Corporate, Finance & Securities Law
The Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka
01-2013
Diploma - Accounting & Business Management
Institute of Certified Management Accountants (CMA), Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka01-2002
CIMA – Stage 1 - undefined
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
01-1998
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
Eastern University, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka01-1998
Certificate - Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Open University of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka1993
Advanced Level
St. Michael's College National School, Batticaloa
Batticaloa08-1991
Skills
- Regional & Branch Network Leadership
- Credit Risk & Loan Portfolio Management
- Non-Performing Loan (NPL) Recovery
- Retail & Commercial Banking Operations
- Internal Audit, Compliance & Governance
- Financial Analysis & Risk Evaluation
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Team Leadership & Performance Management
Languages
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Sinhala
Full Professional
Certification
- Exposure Visit Program on Rural and Agricultural Finance from APRACA and BAAC (2026)
- Associateship (AIB Sri Lanka) – Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (2015)
- Managing Non-Performing Advances (NPA) & Recovery through Litigation – Central Bank of Sri Lanka (2013)
- Managing NPA & Loan Recovery Excellence – Quest MasterClass (2014)
- Commercial Credit Risk Analysis & Evaluation – Bank Consult (2005)
- Microsoft Applications – E-WIS Career Training Centre (2004)
Timeline
Regional Manager
People’s Bank, Sri Lanka
02.2025 - Current
Assistant Regional Manager
People’s Bank, Sri Lanka
10.2021 - 02.2025
Senior Manager
People’s Bank, Sri Lanka
04.2021 - 07.2024
Manager – Retail Banking (Retail Loans)
People’s Bank, Sri Lanka
01.2016 - 04.2021
Deputy Manager – Recoveries Department
People’s Bank, Sri Lanka
12.2012 - 01.2016
Assistant Manager – Internal Audit Department
People’s Bank, Sri Lanka
12.2007 - 12.2012
Staff Assistant (Valaichchenai & Kattankudy Branches)
People’s Bank, Sri Lanka
08.2000 - 12.2007
Postgraduate Diploma - Banking, Corporate, Finance & Securities Law
The Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka
CIMA – Stage 1 - undefined
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
MBA Business Administration And Management
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Diploma - Banking & Finance
The Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka
Diploma - Accounting & Business Management
Institute of Certified Management Accountants (CMA), Sri Lanka
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
Eastern University, Sri Lanka
Certificate - Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Open University of Sri Lanka
Advanced Level
St. Michael's College National School, Batticaloa