Ama Owiredu
About Ama Owiredu
Ama Owiredu is a Program Manager, Compliance at Wealthsimple in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Company
Ama Owiredu is currently working at Wealthsimple as Program Manager, Compliance. Wealthsimple, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, focuses on financial technology, providing various financial services including investment management, savings, and tax filing services.
Title
Ama Owiredu holds the position of Program Manager, Compliance at Wealthsimple. In this role, she oversees compliance-related programs, ensuring that the company adheres to regulatory standards and industry practices.
Previous Roles at Wealthsimple
Before her current role, Ama Owiredu served as a Senior Associate, Regulatory R&D - Crypto & Invest at Wealthsimple from 2022 to 2024. During her tenure, she contributed to regulatory research and development in the realms of cryptocurrency and investments.
Past Experience in Compliance and Regulation
Ama Owiredu has significant experience in compliance and regulatory roles. She worked as a Regulatory and Compliance Specialist at Central 1 from 2021 to 2022, and as a Compliance Officer at the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) from 2020 to 2021. These roles involved remote work, allowing her to implement and maintain regulatory standards and ensure compliance.
Early Career and Internships
Ama's professional journey included various roles such as an Operations Analyst at TMX Group (2019 to 2020), Administrator – Mutual Funds at Mackie Research Capital (2018), and Fund Accountant at The Citco Group of Companies (2015 to 2016). Her early career also comprised internships and research roles like a Western International Intern at Western University (2014 to 2015) and a Summer Research Analyst at the Centre For Addiction And Mental Health (2013).
Education and Expertise
Ama Owiredu has an extensive academic background with multiple degrees. She obtained a Master of Financial Innovation and Technology from the Smith School of Business at Queen's University, and a Master's Degree in Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law from City, University of London. Additionally, she holds an Honors Bachelor's degree from Western University.