Umang Thaker
About Umang Thaker
Umang Thaker is a Manager at KPMG India with extensive experience in risk management and advisory across various regions, including the Middle East and West Africa. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communications Engineering and a Post Graduation Diploma in Management, complemented by certifications in financial risk management.
Work at KPMG India
Umang Thaker currently holds the position of Manager at KPMG India. He has been with the organization since 2021. His role involves leading and executing projects that focus on risk advisory, modeling, and regulatory compliance. His experience at KPMG allows him to leverage his background in engineering and management to provide strategic insights and solutions to clients.
Education and Expertise
Umang Thaker possesses a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Electronics and Communications Engineering from NIRMA University, which he completed from 2007 to 2011. He further enhanced his qualifications by obtaining a Post Graduation Diploma in Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he is certified as a Financial Risk Manager (FRM) by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), which underscores his expertise in risk management.
Background
Umang Thaker began his career as a Performance Test Engineer at Infosys, where he worked from 2011 to 2013. He then transitioned to CRISIL Limited as a Senior Consultant from 2015 to 2018. Following this, he worked at Citi in the Model Risk department until 2021. He also briefly served as Executive Assistant to the CEO at InOpen, SINE, IIT Bombay in 2014. His diverse experience spans various roles in engineering, consulting, and risk management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Umang Thaker has led and executed multiple projects that focus on risk advisory, modeling, and regulatory compliance. His unique combination of engineering and management education enhances his analytical and strategic capabilities, contributing to his effectiveness in the field of risk management. His work has involved clients from diverse regions, including the Middle East, West Africa, and South East Asia.