AISHA OYEBAMIRE
@aishaoyebamire
Strategic risk and compliance leader driving governance and resilience.
What I'm looking for
I am a Strategic Risk and Compliance Leader with 15 years of progressive experience across banking operations, internal control, audit, and compliance. I design and implement enterprise risk frameworks, strengthen internal controls, and lead AML/CFT and regulatory reporting initiatives that improve audit readiness and operational resilience.
My track record includes implementing COSO and robust KYC/AML frameworks, recovering significant fraud losses, and leading cross-functional stakeholder engagement with regulators and senior management. I combine technical proficiency in Finacle, Chainalysis and advanced Excel with a pragmatic, results-focused leadership style to embed a risk-aware culture and support sustainable business growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Team Lead, Compliance & Risk
Zabira Technologies Limited
May 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Developed and executed enterprise-wide compliance and ethics strategies, implemented KYC/AML/CFT frameworks and COSO controls, and reduced policy violations by 30% while ensuring 100% regulatory reporting compliance.
Team Lead, LEA/Internal Control
Opay Digital Services Limited
Mar 2023 - May 2024 (1 year 2 months)
Led quarterly financial process audits and controls testing, partnered with internal audit to remediate control gaps and strengthened AML/CFT programs to meet CBN and regulatory requirements.
Internal Control Officer
Parallex Bank Limited
Jul 2021 - Mar 2023 (1 year 8 months)
Designed and maintained internal controls framework and assessment processes, conducted risk assessments and process redesigns, and ensured timely controls documentation updates and regulatory alignment.
Resident Control Officer
Parallex Microfinance Bank
Aug 2019 - Jul 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Coordinated operational control testing, managed auditor relationships, and reported control deficiencies with escalation and action plans to improve governance and control quality.
Head of Operations
Parallex Microfinance Bank
Aug 2016 - Aug 2019 (3 years)
Managed branch operations, cash and teller units, reconciliations and MIS reporting, improved transaction accuracy and ensured compliance with regulatory policies across the branch.
Acting Head of Operations
Parallex Microfinance Bank
Aug 2014 - Aug 2016 (2 years)
Oversaw branch administrative and operational functions across multiple locations, enforced regulatory policies, maintained control registers and improved staff performance through coaching.
Customer Service Officer
Parallex Microfinance Bank
Dec 2013 - Jul 2014 (7 months)
Resolved customer complaints, processed account openings on core banking, promoted products, and prepared weekly and monthly operational reports to management.
Funds Transfer Officer
Parallex Microfinance Bank
Sep 2013 - Dec 2013 (3 months)
Processed cheques and transfers, reconciled ledgers daily, prepared clearing schedules, and generated transaction reports to support branch operations.
Cash Officer
Parallex Microfinance Bank
May 2012 - Sep 2013 (1 year 4 months)
Managed vault and teller operations, balanced and reconciled daily scroll registers, monitored petty cash and ensured secure cash handling and compliance with controls.
Universal Teller
Parallex Microfinance Bank
Dec 2010 - Apr 2012 (1 year 4 months)
Handled customer deposits and withdrawals, posted transactions to the core system, maintained compliance with policies and performed reconciliations to prevent overages/shortages.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Lagos
Master of Arts, Budgeting & Public Financial Management
Enrolled in Masters in Budgeting & Public Financial Management (program in view).
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Science (Hons), Accounting
Completed a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Accounting, covering core accounting and finance subjects.
Lagos City Computer College
Diploma, Computer Science
Completed a Diploma in Computer Science focusing on foundational computer and IT skills.
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