Azeezat Atanda

Azeezat Atanda is a seasoned professional in operational risk management with extensive experience in various financial institutions. Currently serving as Vice President of Operational Risk Management at KBC Bank & Verzekering since June 2025, Azeezat previously held roles including Risk Management Officer at Zip Co, Vice President of Operational Risk at Morgan Stanley, and Senior Associate at New York Life Insurance Company. Azeezat's earlier experience includes leadership positions in operational risk and enterprise risk management at Nuveen and TIAA, and contract administration at Beanstalk. Azeezat began a career in the banking sector with roles at Citi, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America, encompassing compliance, operational risk monitoring, and customer service. Azeezat holds an MBA from the University of Maryland Global Campus and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Daemen University.