After working in the quantitative services department at Moody's Analytics (previously Amba Research) for 9 years, I was keen on securing the right opportunity to join the local equity market. In April 2016 I got that opening at Asia Securities to join their research team to cover the non-bank finance sector and macroeconomics. With no prior experience in the local market in terms of company coverage, I was prepared for a steep learning curve. The support of my team members was the key in adjusting to the local equities market where my responsibilities went beyond publishing reports but, also presenting to potential clients on both macroeconomics and the NBFI sector. The two main highlights so far in my tenure have been winning silver in the Best Research report category and gold in the best research team category at the CFA Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards and presenting my macroeconomic forecasts alongside Ms. Eteri Kvintradze, IMF representative for Sri Lanka at one of our "Insidetrack" events.

I have been motivated by the professionalism displayed by my colleagues and senior management at Asia Securities. Their level of integrity and depth of insight into specialized areas have not only helped me learn beyond my coverage sectors, but also challenged me to speed up my learning curve at a short span of time. I look forward to not only contributing my best towards the company but also to expand my personal knowledge through my colleague's expertise.

Lakshini Fernando, Research

I joined Asia Securities Wealth Management team as an Assistant Vice President- Portfolio Operations in 2018 at the inception of the firm. This gave me the opportunity to leverage my experience in handling unit trusts into private wealth management allowing me to widen my knowledge base. I took a lead role in setting up the operations function and was responsible to set up the operations for private wealth management clients. Taking up this role meant a very challenging time for me but, a very rewarding experience.

The open door culture, approachable top management and the flat hierarchy makes it enjoyable to work at Asia Securities Wealth Management. What I admire the most is the top management’s approach of identifying the employee’s strengths, trusting the employee and giving challenging tasks that really pushes the employee to expand his/her capabilities.

I look forward for new challenges.

Vinuri Chandrasekera, Wealth Management

When I was searching for my first role since returning to Sri Lanka after over a decade, Asia Securities immediately stood out. After working in Investment Banking in the US for several years, Asia Securities’ Investment Banking team proved to be a very natural fit, providing me with the opportunity to work with intelligent, like-minded individuals with in-depth knowledge of the Sri Lankan market. The biggest challenged I faced was mastering the ins and outs of the local market landscape, and aptly applying my international experience to the domestic market. However, the team’s support and market insights have been invaluable in making my transition as seamless as possible, and I continue to rely on them every day as I work towards bettering my contribution to the firm. Asia Securities’ employee-led culture has made it an extremely fun and rewarding place to work!

Seyanga De Silva, 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