As the Technology & Cyber Business Risk & Controls Executive at First Citizens Bank, Shola leads the first line of defense risk function responsible for safeguarding the organization鈥檚 technology, operations and cyber landscape.听Shola partners closely with senior executives to shape and execute risk strategies aligned to corporate objectives and regulatory expectations, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, and managed proactively across all technology, operations and cyber domains. 听 His role includes advising on risk considerations for business initiatives, managing regulatory engagements, and presenting complex risk issues and mitigation strategies to executive and board-level stakeholders.
Key leadership contributions:
- Shaping enterprise-wide technology and cyber risk strategy
- Overseeing development of comprehensive risk reporting for executive and board audiences
- Leading risk assessments, control testing, and issue remediation
- Managing regulatory examinations, audits, and compliance reporting
- Building and developing high-performing risk management teams
- Driving strategic change and fostering a culture of risk awareness and ownership
Shola has more than 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He holds certifications in Lean Six Sigma, Third Party Risk and Certified Information Systems Security Professional.听Shola graduated from Boston College with a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Policy & Governance in 2019 and had previously taught at Brown University and currently teaches at Boston College Law School. In addition to working at First Citizens Bank and teaching at 91滴滴 Law,听Shola is a member of the President鈥檚 Advisory Council at Mentor Rhode Island.
