About
A highly accomplished Regulatory Change Programme Leader with over 15 years of experience, specializing in driving complex regulatory transformation across EMEA financial services. Expertly interprets regulations, leads large-scale remediation programs, and executes business transformation initiatives to deliver innovative, compliant solutions. Passionate about leveraging strategic insights to enhance business resilience and foster a proactive risk management culture within dynamic environments.
Work
Dublin, Ireland, Ireland
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Summary
Leads complex regulatory compliance reviews and strategic change programs for financial institutions, ensuring adherence to frameworks like CBI and UK Consumer Duty.
Highlights
Directed comprehensive regulatory compliance reviews for a buy-side acquisition of an insurance intermediary, producing detailed 'red flags' memoranda and informing financial due diligence on purchase price implications.
Managed a complex regulatory change program for a new Credit Institution establishment under the CBI framework, overseeing the authorization process and ensuring full compliance requirements.
Supported an enterprise-wide customer protection transformation initiative by delivering a Customer Outcomes Dashboard, enhancing regulatory oversight and CBI reporting.
Performed detailed thematic analysis of the UK Consumer Duty regime, reviewing FCA regulatory correspondence and implementation plans (2023-2025) to guide institutional compliance.
Implemented consumer outcomes monitoring and MI reporting capabilities for regulatory oversight and proactive risk management developments, supporting cross-jurisdictional compliance planning for multiple Irish financial institutions.
Dublin, Ireland, Ireland
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Summary
Orchestrated large-scale regulatory compliance and operational resilience programs for global financial institutions, ensuring adherence to critical deadlines and frameworks.
Highlights
Managed a digital operational resilience program at a global Electronic Money Institution, establishing a comprehensive ICT risk management framework aligned with regulatory requirements.
Designed and implemented incident classification and reporting processes, ensuring regulatory compliance across the January 17, 2025 implementation deadline.
Delivered IAF/SEAR compliance across multiple Irish banking institutions, establishing robust governance frameworks for senior executive accountability.
Coordinated with the Single Resolution Board (SRB) for a G-SII compliance program, supporting the design of a comprehensive recovery and resolution planning framework.
Mapped and remediated regulatory obligations across a global Corporate & Investment Bank, implementing centralized compliance monitoring to enhance oversight.
Dublin, Ireland, Ireland
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Summary
Led critical regulatory transformation programs for a major Irish bank, focusing on risk data aggregation, reporting, and enterprise-wide compliance initiatives.
Highlights
Supported an Irish pillar bank's BCBS 239 Risk Data Transformation regulatory program, implementing a comprehensive data governance framework across technology, risk, and finance functions.
Delivered regulatory-compliant risk reporting infrastructure, ensuring strict adherence to Basel Committee standards and supervisory expectations.
Managed IFRS 17 implementation across finance, actuarial, and technology functions, developing new accounting processes and regulatory reporting controls.
Delivered an enterprise-wide GDPR program, including comprehensive PII mapping, data governance frameworks, and organizational training initiatives.
Oversaw a cybersecurity enhancement program, implementing advanced security controls, monitoring capabilities, and organizational change management frameworks.
London, UK, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Reengineered global Cash Equities operational processes and managed technology enhancements to improve efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Highlights
Reengineered Cash Equities operational processes across global trading teams, achieving a 25% efficiency improvement and enhanced regulatory compliance.
Led the development of program methodology and key artifacts, including front-to-back value stream maps, to streamline operations.
Managed technology enhancements across over 20 trading venues, ensuring regulatory adherence and bolstering operational resilience.
Supported the global Internal Control Assessment program, significantly strengthening enterprise risk management frameworks.
Lagos, Nigeria, Nigeria
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Summary
Directed post-merger integration, enterprise risk transformation, and corporate governance enhancement initiatives for financial institutions across multiple countries.
Highlights
Directed post-merger integration between two major commercial banks, delivering operational synergies and ensuring regulatory compliance within an 18-month timeline.
Implemented comprehensive enterprise risk frameworks for investment and microfinance institutions, ensuring regulatory adherence across multiple jurisdictions.
Led a corporate governance upgrade program across a 15-country banking network, establishing robust regulatory compliance architecture and risk management capabilities.
Lagos, Nigeria, Nigeria
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Summary
Supported the implementation of enterprise-wide Risk Management (ERM) frameworks, market strategy development, and client engagement for consulting services.
Highlights
Supported the implementation of enterprise-wide Risk Management (ERM) frameworks, enhancing governance and compliance across client organizations.
Contributed to developing go-to-market strategies, aligning client services with market opportunities and providing actionable insights from needs assessments.
Assisted in reviewing and upgrading client marketing strategies, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory and business environments.
Supported the sale and marketing of risk management solutions (training, consulting services, and software), directly contributing to revenue growth.
Facilitated roadshows, workshops, and market forums, promoting client solutions and strengthening market presence.
Lagos, Nigeria, Nigeria
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Summary
Drove business expansion, operational efficiency, and compliance initiatives through strategic analysis and framework implementation for diverse clients.
Highlights
Conducted business expansion modeling and designed territory management frameworks using a Hub & Spoke model to optimize market penetration strategies.
Coordinated a nationwide customer service audit program across 300+ branches for two major banks, analyzing results to drive service quality improvements.
Designed and implemented a Total Quality Management framework, enhancing operational efficiency across business units.
Developed comprehensive whistleblowing frameworks for leading financial institutions, strengthening compliance and governance structures.
Analyzed and improved end-to-end logistics processes for a multinational telecommunications firm, delivering operational optimization.
Education
Skills
Programme Leadership
Regulatory Change, Business Transformation, Cross-Border Programmes.
Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory Interpretation, Regulatory Inventory Mapping, Remediation, Regulatory Due Diligence, Regulatory Liaison, Consumer Protection, FCA, CBI, Basel Committee, IFRS 17, GDPR, IAF/SEAR, SRB, UK Consumer Duty.
Risk Management
Operational Resilience, ICT Risk Management, Risk & Issue Management, Crisis Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Internal Control Assessment, Operational Risk.
Governance & Strategy
Governance Frameworks, Operating Model Development, Business Transformation, Process Reengineering, Thematic Analysis, Strategic Planning, Corporate Governance.
Stakeholder Management
Stakeholder Engagement, Remote Team Leadership, Training & Communication Strategies.
Project & Financial Management
Budget Management, Quality Assurance, Project Delivery.
Languages
English
Yoruba
Interests
Music Production & Performance
Professional Recording Musician, Songwriter, Singer, Creative Expression, High-Quality Recordings, Live Performances, Composing, Arranging, Recording Music, Cultural Influences, Contemporary Sounds, Audience Engagement, Digital Platforms.
Writing & Social Commentary
Writer, Social Commentator, Thought Pieces, Creative Writing, Societal Topics, Culture, Identity, Governance, Innovation, Published Commentary, Diverse Perspectives, Dialogue, Engagement, Accessible Narratives.
References
References
Available on Request