Mariam Adeola Ogunbambi
About Mariam Adeola Ogunbambi
Mariam Adeola Ogunbambi serves as the Head of Card Payments at Starling Bank, where she has worked since 2019. She has a diverse background in operational risk management, consulting, and market research, and has received multiple awards for her contributions to the financial services and technology sectors.
Current Role at Starling Bank
Mariam Adeola Ogunbambi serves as the Head of Card Payments at Starling Bank. In this role, she leads the card operations team, focusing on innovative payment solutions. She has been in this position since 2019, contributing to the development and enhancement of card payment systems within the bank.
Previous Experience at Starling Bank
Before her current role, Ogunbambi held multiple positions at Starling Bank. She worked as a Programme Manager from 2016 to 2018, overseeing various projects. Prior to that, she served as a Senior Operational Risk Manager for eight months in 2018, where she managed operational risks within the bank.
Education and Expertise
Ogunbambi studied at the University of Manchester, specifically at the Manchester Business School, where she achieved a Master of Business (MBus) in Global Business Analysis with Distinction. This educational background has equipped her with the analytical skills necessary for her roles in the financial services sector.
Career Background
Ogunbambi has a diverse career history. She began as a Business Development Assistant at Crown Agents from 2008 to 2009. She then worked as a Market Research Interviewer at Kantar in 2012. Following this, she spent three years at IBM as a Business Consultant and later worked at Clarasys as a Senior Consultant from 2015 to 2016.
Awards and Recognition
Ogunbambi has received notable recognition for her contributions to the financial services sector. She was honored with the FSOT Award and received the TechWomen50 award, which acknowledges her as a leading woman in technology.