After nearly 10 years of exposure to international capital markets, I was eager to explore career opportunities in the Sri Lankan capital market.

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, I got an opportunity to join Asia Securities’ Research Team to cover the Sri Lanka Conglomerate and Consumer sectors. With no prior experience in the local market, the key challenge for me was to familiarize myself with my coverage industries and companies as soon as possible.

During the first few months, the experience and support of my colleagues in the research team was invaluable in helping me understand and adjust to the local market landscape.

My day-to-day responsibilities went beyond publishing research reports. I got the opportunity to make presentations to clients regularly, and organise events under the Wealth Insights Series, where I presented research findings and moderated panel discussions featuring prominent industry figures. This no doubt has helped me grow as a person as well as develop my skills and knowledge.

My time so far at Asia Securities has been extremely rewarding. The company has provided me with a platform to showcase my skills and expand my horizons. I look forward to being an integral part of the company’s exciting growth journey.

Hilal Zainudeen, Co head, Equity Research

In 2021, I embarked on a new journey as a Senior Sales Executive with Asia Securities Wealth Management.

Joining this esteemed firm has allowed me to channel my expertise in sales towards private wealth management, expanding my skill set.

From day one, I was captivated by the open and inclusive work culture, where top management recognizes individual strengths and entrusts employees with challenging tasks that foster personal growth.

With an appetite for fresh challenges, I eagerly anticipate the opportunities that lie ahead, as I continue to thrive in this dynamic environment.

Vergini Perera, Senior Sales Executive - Wealth Management

After working in the finance industry for 5 years across Sri Lanka and Singapore, I was seeking to transition into investment banking to pursue my long-term career goals. Asia securities immediately stood out as an exceptional choice, providing me with the opportunity to work with intelligent, professional individuals with in-depth knowledge and experience in the industry. The firm has unlocked the opportunity for me to work across several high-profile local and cross- border transactions, enabling me to enhance my skillset and stay aligned to my career objectives. One of the things that set Asia Securities apart for me is its culture which fosters a supportive, employee-led environment to share ideas and work together to find the best solutions. Working at Asia Securities has been an incredibly enriching experience and I look forward to continuing to learn and contribute to our shared success.

Ruvandi Rupasinghe, Assistant Vice President, Investment Banking

Looking back at how I started my career at Asia Securities as a Documentation Assistant, then joining the retail trading team 10 years ago, and now a part of the institutional trading team covering some of the leading institutions in the country. Asia Securities has really fastened career mobility in a way I never expected. It has been a privilege working for Asia Securities and I look forward to contributing my best to the success of Asia Securities.

Romesh Priyadarshana, Equities