Bukola began her banking career in 1993 with FSB International Bank Plc where she worked in the Funds Transfer; International Trade; Treasury and Private Banking departments.

She joined Fidelity Bank in 2000, becoming Divisional Head of Treasury and Institutional Banking in 2004. In 2006, she then joined FCMB and has worked in various capacities as Divisional Head, Group Internal Audit; Divisional Head, Investment Banking & Financial Markets; Group Head, Treasury & Financial Institution and Regional Head, Lagos. Bukola is currently Executive Director of Business Development at First City Monument Bank Ltd.

She holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Lagos. Associate of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (1998) and Chartered Institute of Pension Management (2005).