Risk Management Expert · Banking Executive · Thought Leader

Dr. Olayinka
Odutola

Advancing the science and practice of risk.

A seasoned banking executive and globally recognized enterprise risk management expert with over 30 years of experience across credit risk, governance, and Basel framework implementation. As Director General/CEO of AERMP, he drives innovation and professional excellence in risk management, pioneering impactful concepts such as the Risk Laboratory and CRO Compass. A leading thought leader and author of the first CIBN ERM study pack, he continues to shape the future of risk practice through research, capacity building, and industry leadership.

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Dr. Olayinka Odutola
30+
Years Active
12
Countries
About

A Legacy of Risk Leadership

Dr. Olayinka Odutola is one of Africa’s leading voices in enterprise risk management, widely respected for bridging deep professional expertise with strategic institutional leadership.

With over three decades of experience across banking, governance, credit risk, and Basel framework implementation, his work has shaped both the theory and practice of risk management in Nigeria and beyond. He has trained professionals, contributed to knowledge development in the field, and led innovative ERM initiatives that continue to influence industry standards.

He is the Director General / CEO of the Association of Enterprise Risk Management Professionals, AERMP.

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Research Interests
Enterprise Risk Regulatory Frameworks Financial Risk Operational Risk Risk Governance Emerging Markets
Current
Director General / CEO
AERMP
PhD
Finance
Covenant University
Fellowship
Fellow, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria
Fellow, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Fellow, Association of Enterprise Risk Management Professionals
Research

Latest Publications

Journal Article
Systemic Risk and Regulatory Responses in Sub-Saharan African Financial Markets
Journal of Risk Management · 2024
Book Chapter
Enterprise Risk Governance in Emerging Economies: Frameworks and Failures
Oxford Handbook of Risk · 2023
Peer-Reviewed Article
Operational Risk Culture in Nigerian Banking Institutions: An Empirical Analysis
African Journal of Finance · 2023
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Writing

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Speaking

Upcoming Engagements

Jun
14
2025
Keynote: Risk Governance in the Age of AI
African Risk Forum · Host University
📍 Lagos, Nigeria
Keynote
Sep
22
2025
Panel: Regulatory Reform and Financial Stability
Central Bank Annual Conference
📍 Abuja, Nigeria
Panel
Nov
05
2025
Distinguished Lecture: Rethinking Enterprise Risk
Faculty of Business · University of Ghana
📍 Accra, Ghana
Lecture
Feb
18
2026
Workshop: Advanced Risk Modelling Methods
Institute of Risk Management Africa
📍 Nairobi, Kenya
Workshop
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