The Company has also been recognized amongst the Best 10 companies in the banking, financial services and insurance sector in 2021 by the Great Place to Work® Sri Lanka.
As a result, Mahindra Ideal Finance has attracted a diverse group of individuals at the top of their game to be a part of the Company’s various teams.
Having embarked on a landmark islandwide network expansion strategy, Mahindra Ideal Finance is also creating new opportunities for aspiring Sri Lankan professionals looking to build solid careers in financial services.
Discussing the expansion strategy and career growth opportunities, Mr. Duminda Weerasekara - Chief Executive Officer said,
“As we are growing our presence around the country through the expansion of our branch network, we are looking for driven and passionate people to reinforce our teams.
As we have been a dedicated, caring and trustworthy employer since our inception, Mahindra Ideal Finance is the ideal platform for dynamic young professionals looking to launch or grow their careers.
Even during the pandemic, we were among the few companies that went above and beyond to ensure job security and health and safety, from more than just a physical health perspective.
Also, we have cultivated an open, performance-driven, meritocratic culture that provides opportunities for growth and also creates a supportive work environment with a “one team” mindset.
Ultimately, we owe our success to our people, and thus they are our most important asset.
It’s this understanding and dynamic that has resulted in us being tipped as a Best 10 best work place in the BFSI sector and a Certified Great Place to Work for three years running.”
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Mahindra IDEAL Finance Limited, a subsidiary of Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Limited, is a non-bank financial institution (NBFI) and licensed finance company (LFC) registered with Central Bank of Sri Lanka, and commenced operations in March 2012 with a clear focus on the rural and semi-urban sectors.
Its lending portfolio consists of gold loans, personal loans, and leasing facilities for motorcars, three-wheelers, agriculture vehicles and commercial vehicles, while also providing depositors with attractive returns on their investments.
Since its affiliation with Mahindra, through an acquisition of a controlling-stake in the Company by Mahindra Finance, Mahindra IDEAL Finance Limited, has been rated AA-(lka) (stable outlook) by Fitch Ratings Lanka.
Photo Caption : MIFL team at the Great Place to work® Awards ceremony for Best 10 companies in the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance industry held at the Hilton Hotel, Colombo.