Sola Aiku
About Sola Aiku
Sola Aiku is a Sales and Service Specialist at CIBC with over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in compliance and fraud analysis.
Sales and Service Specialist at CIBC
Sola Aiku has been working at CIBC as a Sales and Service Specialist in the Toronto, Canada area since 2019. In this role, he focuses on enhancing customer experiences through effective sales strategies and service improvements. He leverages his extensive knowledge in finance and compliance to drive customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Senior Operation & Compliance Officer at Elixir Investment Partners Limited
From 2014 to 2018, Sola Aiku served as the Senior Operation & Compliance Officer at Elixir Investment Partners Limited in Lagos, Nigeria. During his tenure, he was responsible for overseeing compliance functions, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, and implementing operational efficiencies within the firm.
Compliance Roles at UBA Group
Sola Aiku worked at UBA Group in Lagos, Nigeria, in various compliance roles from 2005 to 2013. Initially, he served as a Compliance Officer for three years before advancing to the position of Senior AML/Compliance Officer. He played a key role in AML/KYC compliance, fraud analysis, and ensuring the bank's adherence to regulatory requirements.
MBA in Finance and Financial Management from University of Lagos
Sola Aiku earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and Financial Management Services from the University of Lagos, completing his studies from 2016 to 2018. This advanced degree has equipped him with in-depth knowledge of financial management and strategic business practices.
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from University of Ado Ekiti
Sola Aiku obtained his Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Ado Ekiti, Nigeria, where he studied from 1999 to 2004. This foundation in accounting has underpinned his professional journey in financial services and compliance.
Expertise in Financial Services and Compliance
With over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, Sola Aiku specializes in process evaluation and improvement, AML and KYC compliance, and fraud analysis. He has led multiple projects focused on operational process evaluation, risk analysis, and end-to-end fraud investigations. Sola is skilled in presenting final analysis in a well-thought-out manner and demonstrates a proven ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.