Nnenna Ike
About Nnenna Ike
Nnenna Ike serves as Legal and Regulatory Counsel at The Colony Group, bringing extensive experience in compliance and risk management from previous roles at firms such as State Street Global Advisors and Goldman Sachs.
Current Role at The Colony Group
Nnenna Ike serves as Legal and Regulatory Counsel at The Colony Group, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on legal matters and regulatory compliance, leveraging her extensive background in financial services. Her responsibilities include ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations, which is critical for the firm's operations.
Education and Legal Expertise
Nnenna Ike earned her Doctor of Law (JD) from Boston College Law School, where she studied from 2009 to 2012. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Human Geography at Dartmouth College from 2003 to 2007. Her education has provided her with a strong foundation in law and regulatory matters, essential for her current role.
Professional Experience in Financial Services
Before joining The Colony Group, Nnenna Ike held several significant positions in the financial services sector. She worked as Assistant Vice President at State Street Global Advisors from 2014 to 2018, and as a Compliance Consultant at Goldman Sachs from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she served as Manager at Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership from 2018 to 2021, where she developed expertise in compliance and risk management.
Research and Internships
Nnenna Ike has experience in academic research and legal internships. She worked as a Research Assistant at Boston College Law School in 2010 and 2011, contributing to legal scholarship. Additionally, she interned at The Law Office of Kevin Patrick Seaver in 2011, gaining practical experience in legal processes and client interactions.
Skills in Compliance and Risk Management
Nnenna Ike possesses a strong skill set in compliance and risk management, with specific expertise in Anti-Money Laundering and Volcker Compliance. Her background includes a solid foundation in Controls and Testing, essential for ensuring regulatory compliance in financial services. She also has experience in SOC engagements and Third Party Due Diligence.