Ajay Kumar

About Ajay Kumar

Cyber Risk & Vendor Risk professional specializing in Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), IT Risk, and IT Audit across global financial services and technology environments. Currently serving as Assistant Manager – Risk Advisory at Deloitte, leading vendor security assessments, cloud risk reviews, and regulatory compliance engagements aligned with ISO/IEC 27001, NIST 800-53, SOC 2, and PCI DSS frameworks. Delivered 50+ vendor and application risk assessments, driving 30–40% reduction in third-party risk exposure, strengthening organizational security posture, and improving audit readiness for global clients. Experienced in IT General Controls (ITGC), vendor due diligence, cloud security governance (AWS / Azure), security control assessments, and risk remediation programs. Expanding expertise in AI Governance and Responsible AI Risk Management, focusing on managing risks related to AI systems, model governance, and regulatory compliance for AI-driven technologies. Core Areas of Expertise • Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) • Vendor Risk Management • Cyber Risk & IT Risk Management • IT Audit & ITGC Testing • Cloud Security Governance • AI Governance & Responsible AI • ISO 27001 | NIST 800-53 | SOC 2 | PCI DSS Passionate about building scalable cyber risk and vendor governance frameworks that enable secure innovation while maintaining strong regulatory compliance. Open to connecting with professionals working on Cyber Risk, Vendor Risk, TPRM, AI Governance, and Cloud Security programs.

Experience

1. Assistant Manager

   Deloitte

   May 2024 — Present

   Risk Assessment and Compliance• Risk Strategy Development • Internal Controls• Product Security• Project Management• Client Engagement• Stakeholder Collaboration• Team Leadership and Training

Education

• SRM University

  BCA - Bachelor Of Computer Applications

• Jain (Deemed-to-be University)

  MCA - Master of Computer Applications