Olu Ayeni
About Olu Ayeni
Olu Ayeni is a Manager of Third Party Risk Management at Sallie Mae, with over 13 years of experience in the banking and finance industry, specializing in risk management. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Delaware State University and has studied Lean Management at Villanova University.
Current Role at Sallie Mae
Olu Ayeni serves as the Manager of Third Party Risk Management at Sallie Mae, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing risk management processes related to third-party vendors. His expertise includes creating and implementing risk mitigation controls to enhance business operations. Ayeni collaborates with various internal and external stakeholders to identify and resolve operational issues, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Previous Experience at Sallie Mae
Olu Ayeni has held multiple positions at Sallie Mae prior to his current role. He worked as a Corporate Compliance Taskforce for Senior Compliance Analyst for three months in 2017. He also served as a Collections Specialist from 2014 to 2015 and as an Ombudsman - Escalation Research Specialist from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he was the Manager of Credit Bureau Management from 2017 to 2021, where he focused on disputes, dispute analytics, and risk mitigation.
Education and Expertise
Olu Ayeni earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Delaware State University. He furthered his education at Villanova University, where he studied Lean Management and Six Sigma, achieving a Green Belt certification. Ayeni also studied Research Methods at Wilmington University. His educational background provides him with a solid understanding of the legal and regulatory implications of risk management in business processes.
Banking and Finance Experience
Olu Ayeni has over 13 years of experience in the banking and finance industry, with a strong focus on risk management. He has worked at Bank of America as a Financial Analyst - Business Support from 2007 to 2011 and at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as a Derivatives Settlement Specialist in 2007. His diverse experience in various roles has equipped him with the skills necessary to lead high-performing teams and maintain team morale in collaborative environments.