Subuola Abraham
About Subuola Abraham
Subuola Abraham serves as the Head of Legal and Compliance at NALA and is a member of the ICA Global Practitioner Advisory Board. With extensive experience in compliance roles at major banks and dual legal qualifications, he is recognized for his multicultural approach and ability to resolve complex challenges.
Current Role at NALA
Subuola Abraham serves as the Head of Legal and Compliance at NALA since 2022. In this role, she oversees legal frameworks and compliance strategies, ensuring that the organization adheres to regulatory requirements. Her responsibilities include developing policies and procedures that align with best practices in the industry. She leverages her extensive experience in compliance to guide the organization in navigating complex legal landscapes.
Previous Experience in Compliance
Before joining NALA, Subuola Abraham held several significant positions in compliance across various financial institutions. She worked at GTBank as the Group Chief Compliance Officer from 2014 to 2021, where she focused on compliance strategies in Lagos, Nigeria. Prior to that, she served as the Group Chief Compliance Officer and MLRO at UBA Group from 2008 to 2014. Her earlier experience includes a role as Compliance Officer/MLRO at Citi from 1994 to 2001 and as Assistant Director AML Advisory at ABN AMRO Bank N.V. from 2006 to 2008.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Subuola Abraham has a strong educational background in law. She studied at Birmingham City University, earning a B.A (HONS) in Law from 1984 to 1987. She furthered her legal education at BPP Law School, where she achieved the status of Solicitor of England and Wales in 1988. Additionally, she completed her legal training at the Nigerian Law School, obtaining her B.L. She holds dual legal qualifications as a Qualified Solicitor of England and Wales and a Barrister at Law of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
Professional Affiliations and Contributions
Subuola Abraham is a member of the ICA Global Practitioner Advisory Board at the International Compliance Association, a position she has held since 2021. In this capacity, she contributes to discussions on compliance best practices and regulatory developments. She is known for her ability to bring cross-functional teams together to develop new frameworks and processes, showcasing her leadership in the compliance field.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to her corporate roles, Subuola Abraham founded Subuola Abraham Consulting (SAC), which focuses on guiding entrepreneurs and boards toward achieving their visionary goals. This venture reflects her commitment to fostering compliance and strategic growth within organizations, leveraging her extensive experience in the legal and compliance sectors.