Chulaka Kumarasinghe

Background

About Chulaka Kumarasinghe

A Treasury professional with 13+ years of experience covering key areas such as Treasury (Fixed income securities, Cash management and FX markets), Foreign exchange services, Portfolio management, Market research and Customer relationship management of high net worth individuals and top SME and Corporate clients in the country. Managed the 3rd largest Fund ($600Mn) in Sri Lanka, heading the Trading Desk with Liquidity management, looking into arbitrage opportunities in the financial market to enhance the yield of the portfolio and trading in Government securities to enhance returns for the investment income. Performance driven, working in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to concurrently direct multiple financial activities. Advanced understanding of daily money market and fixed income market with diligent attention to detail resulting superior market strategies. Being able to demonstrate agility and adaptability in taking over new tasks successfully and meeting strict deadlines under tight pressure is a key performance factor. An economic researcher who has made forecasting and writing economic articles a hobby. A Cricketer, who represented S.Thomas’ College at the “Battle of the Blues”, the second oldest game of cricket which was not interrupted even during World wars. A Distinguished Toastmaster, highest level accomplishment in Toastmasters. Award winner in many Public Speaking competitions and host/Compere of events. Enjoys company of animals, specially dogs where I have been an active member to protect stray dogs in Sri Lanka.