Johanna James
About Johanna James
Johanna James is a Risk and Control Compliance Officer currently working at CIBC in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She has a strong background in commercial law and finance, with a focus on risk, compliance, and regulation.
Current Roles
Johanna James currently serves as the Compliance Manager at MUFG in Japan, a role she has held since November 2016. Simultaneously, she works as the Risk and Control Compliance Officer for CIBC in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, a position she started in 2015. Her dual roles reflect her expertise and versatility in the fields of risk and compliance.
Previous Employment
Before her current positions, Johanna James worked at Visa Europe in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. She served as Risk Assurance Manager, Control Compliance from 2014 to 2015 and as Membership Executive from 2008 to 2014. Her earlier roles include Group Compliance Officer at First Mortgage Services from 2006 to 2008 and Legal Executive at Gubb Mitchell Crawshaw in 2005 and 2006.
Education and Expertise
Johanna James has an extensive educational background. She studied Business Management and Accounting, earning her Bachelor's degree from The University of Auckland between 2000 and 2003. She also pursued studies in Law at the same university in 2002 and 2003. Additionally, she studied Project Management in 2013. She completed her earlier education at Epsom Girls Grammar School, where she studied from 1995 to 1999. Johanna's expertise lies in commercial law, finance, risk, compliance, and regulations.
Background in Compliance and Risk Management
Johanna James has a strong background in commercial law and finance, particularly focusing on risk, compliance, and regulation. Over her career, she has become known for her strong communication skills at all levels and her passion for teamwork and knowledge sharing with key stakeholders. Her roles in different international locations, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Japan, have equipped her with valuable global experience.
Work in Japan
Since November 2016, Johanna James has been working in Japan as the Compliance Manager for MUFG. Her role in Japan has allowed her to gain significant international experience, contributing to her expertise in the field of compliance. This international dimension of her career underscores her adaptability and her broad understanding of global regulatory environments.