Babatunde Cole
About Babatunde Cole
Babatunde Cole is an Internal Audit Manager with extensive experience in the banking and finance sector, currently employed at Investec in London since 2017. He has held various positions at notable institutions, including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Deutsche Bank, and Royal Bank of Scotland.
Work at Investec
Babatunde Cole has been serving as the Internal Audit Manager at Investec since 2017. His role involves overseeing the internal audit processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. He operates from the London office and has contributed to strengthening the internal audit framework within the organization.
Previous Experience in Internal Audit
Before joining Investec, Babatunde Cole held the position of Internal Audit Manager at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for one year in London from 2015 to 2016. He also worked as an Internal Audit Manager at Natixis for six months in 2017. His extensive background in internal audit includes roles at various financial institutions, enhancing his expertise in risk management and compliance.
Career in Banking and Finance
Babatunde Cole has a diverse career in the banking and finance sector. He worked as Vice President at Deutsche Bank for one year from 2014 to 2015. Prior to that, he served as Audit Manager at the Royal Bank of Scotland for four years, from 2010 to 2014. His experience also includes a managerial role at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation from 2005 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Babatunde Cole holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Finance from the University of Greenwich, which he completed in 2000. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics from the University of Lagos. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in finance and internal audit.
Early Career at Fitch Ratings
Babatunde Cole began his career as a Performance Analyst at Fitch Ratings, where he worked from 2001 to 2005. This role allowed him to develop analytical skills and gain insights into financial performance metrics, which have been beneficial in his subsequent positions in internal audit and banking.