Dilini Wijayathilaka
@diliniwijayathilaka
Senior compliance leader driving risk-based AML, regulatory reporting, and governance to protect trust and growth.
Sri LankaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a compliance professional specializing in regulatory compliance, corporate governance, risk management, and Anti-Money Laundering (AML/CFT) in the financial services sector. I build and maintain compliance frameworks aligned with the requirements of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). I develop and review compliance policies and procedures, monitor regulatory developments, and oversee regulatory communications and timely statutory reporting.
I strengthen AML systems by enhancing sanctions screening, customer risk profiling, and transaction monitoring processes, while supporting board approval through internal policy development and review. I also lead compliance awareness initiatives by creating training materials, delivering staff training programmes, and fostering a strong culture of compliance that safeguards reputation and builds stakeholder trust.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Oversee regulatory compliance and AML/CFT requirements, including compliance monitoring, policy development/review, and regulatory reporting aligned with CBSL, FIU, and CSE expectations. Lead compliance awareness and support improvements to AML systems such as sanctions screening, customer risk profiling, and transaction monitoring.
Support compliance governance through compliance monitoring, conducting compliance reviews, and preparing regulatory and corporate governance reporting. Coordinate regulatory communications and support AML enhancements including sanctions screening, customer risk profiling, and transaction monitoring.
Manage compliance processes including developing/reviewing compliance policies and procedures, monitoring regulatory developments, and supporting compliance reviews. Contribute to regulatory communications and ensure timely statutory reporting.
Perform compliance officer duties supporting regulatory compliance, including compliance monitoring activities, policy/procedure review support, and preparation of regulatory/corporate governance reports. Assist with statutory reporting and regulatory engagement coordination.
Management Trainee
Apr 2010 - Apr 2012 (2 years)
Completed management trainee experience at EYTAS, supporting professional services work within the Transaction Advisory domain. Responsibilities are not specified in the provided information.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka - IBSL
Associate Member
2015
Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka - IBSL
Diploma in Banking & Finance (DABF)
University of Colombo
Master of Business Administration, Specialized in Finance
2014 - 2017
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
ACMA, CGMA
University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka
Bachelor of Commerce (Special)
2006 - 2010
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Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Sri LankaAuthorized to work in
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