Head, Governance & Compliance
Osegbemi Johnson Dare is a seasoned Compliance and Corporate Governance professional with over a decade of hands-on experience across the Nigerian capital market
His career spans reputable institutions in asset management, stockbroking, securities trading, and investment advisory, where he has consistently delivered value in the areas of regulatory compliance, internal control, and business integrity.
He currently serves as the Compliance Officer at Blue Marina Asset Management Limited, where he provides strategic compliance advisory, ensures timely regulatory filings, oversees operational compliance, and drives initiatives to maintain 100% adherence to KYC, CDD, and EDD requirements. His role also includes organizing training sessions across Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT), Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC), ESG, data privacy, and whistleblowing protocols.
Prior to this, he held a dual role as Compliance Officer and Internal Control lead at GTI Assets Management and Trust Limited, where he was instrumental in implementing sound corporate governance practices, strengthening internal control systems, and developing training programs that enhanced regulatory awareness among staff.
His longest tenure was at Hephzibah Capital & Trust Limited, where he rose to the position of Manager, overseeing operations and compliance. There, he pioneered several company-wide initiatives, including the establishment of a whistleblowing framework, regular compliance reporting to management, and rigorous governance reviews aligned with international best practices. His early experience at Golden Securities Limited, where he held progressively senior roles, provided a strong foundation in compliance monitoring, client onboarding, suspicious transaction analysis, and group-wide audit implementation.
Dare holds an MBA from Lagos State University and a B.Sc./B.Ed. from Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti. He has also undergone several certifications and trainings in ESG reporting, AML/CFT compliance, risk management, and portfolio strategy. Known for his attention to detail, integrity, and strategic thinking, Dare combines deep regulatory insight with a practical approach to corporate governance and risk mitigation.