Tamani Dias
5/30 Sulaiman Terrace, Colombo
Summary
Accomplished banking professional with extensive experience in corporate strategy and risk assessment, currently serving as Head, Local Corporates & Global Subsidiaries at Standard Chartered Bank in Colombo. A key member of the Country Management Team, actively involved in executing bank strategy and championing sustainable finance initiatives. Previously excelled as a Senior Relationship Manager at Citibank N.A., consistently surpassing revenue targets and leading debt capital market origination efforts. Demonstrates strong expertise in credit analysis and has played a pivotal role in high-profile financial projects, including the Government of Sri Lanka International Sovereign Bond. Career goals include further advancing sustainable finance practices within the banking sector.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Head, Local Corporates & Global Subsidiaries
Standard Chartered Bank
Colombo, Sri Lanka
12.2013 - Current
- Member of the Country Management Team (CMT) and involved in executing the Bank Strategy, while directly responsible for corporate strategy and execution.
- Member of the banks’ Asset & Liability Committee (ALCO), Country Risk Committee (CRC), and Country Financial Crime Risk Committee (CFCRC).
- Sustainable Finance Champion for the Bank.
- CIB International Graduate (IG) Sponsor – involved in selecting and hiring IGs, and ensuring continuous monitoring of IG progress.
Senior Relationship Manager - Corporate Bank
Citibank N.A.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
03.2004 - 11.2013
- Marketing of bank products across loans, trade, cash, and FX & derivatives to meet set revenue targets. Successfully exceeded revenue targets set each year.
- Handled credit analysis, credit recommendation, credit monitoring, and remedial management.
- Debt Capital Market Origination (DCM) Coordinator (for all Public Sector and Corporate clients) – Responsible for coordinating with the DCM desk in Hong Kong.
- Was the lead local support on the Government of Sri Lanka International Sovereign Bond in 2013.
Analyst, Capital Market Origination
Citigroup Global Markets Limited
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
03.2010 - 08.2010
Assisted capital markets origination desk in Hong Kong during six-month secondment.
Supported debt and equity capital markets teams in pitch book creation.
Helped with deal pitching and execution processes.
Education
Master of Science - Financial Economics
University of Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
London School of Economics
United Kingdom2003
GCSEs - Primary Education
Ladies College
Colombo, Sri Lanka1999
Skills
- Corporate strategy
- Credit analysis
- Risk assessment
- Sustainable finance
Timeline
Head, Local Corporates & Global Subsidiaries
Standard Chartered Bank
12.2013 - Current
Analyst, Capital Market Origination
Citigroup Global Markets Limited
03.2010 - 08.2010
Senior Relationship Manager - Corporate Bank
Citibank N.A.
03.2004 - 11.2013
Master of Science - Financial Economics
University of Colombo
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
London School of Economics
GCSEs - Primary Education
Ladies College