Uzoma Uja

Over 20 years of in house experience as Head of Legal, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Compliance officer. Former General Counsel of two Public listed companies in Nigeria and Currently Chief Compliance Officer (Wholesale) in a Bank. Passionate about Compliance, AML, Financial Crimes and Legal.

What makes you a Risky Woman?

l am not afraid to take on new challenges. I am always the first to challenge and lead discussions that advance the course of women in the Corporate space. Passionate, change driver and goal-oriented.

Name your top 3 achievements

1. My family
2. People: I mentor younger women to ensure that they can fly successfully in their careers
3. Successfully lead the teams that concluded two major mergers in the Nigerian Financial services Industry and in the manufacturing industry

What is the biggest risk you’ve taken in your career?

I enjoy challenges and have great faith. I took the decision to raise my two babies as a young single mother starting my career despite pressures to leave my children with my family on the basis that raising the kids would affect my career.

What’s something most people don’t know about you?

I am a travel enthusiast and an avid reader.

What is the best quality for successful leaders in Risk?

Speaking the truth always and leadership.