Mrs. Grace Oluwafunke Abioye, FCRM

  • Head of the Risk Management Division Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Grace Oluwafunke Abioye is a seasoned professional with 22 years of experience at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), where she currently serves as Assistant Director and Head of the Risk Management Division. Throughout her tenure, she has held various roles, including stints in the Economic Research and Policy Management Division, Internal Audit, and the Director General's Office. A pioneer staff member of the Risk Management Division, Mrs. Abioye played a crucial role in developing the Commission's risk management framework and architecture. She has consistently pursued ongoing education in risk management, organizing training programs for both SEC staff and external colleagues. A certified risk management expert, Mrs. Abioye was among the first to qualify as a Certified Risk Manager in 2017. She has since become a Fellow of the Chartered Risk Management Institute, demonstrating her commitment to advancing risk management practices in her field. Mrs. Abioye holds a strong academic background in mathematical sciences and financial economics, with degrees from Bayero University and the University of Abuja. Her expertise and dedication have made her a respected figure in the risk management community