A.J. Friedman
About A.J. Friedman
A.J. Friedman is the Chicago Innovation Site Lead at Protiviti, with a background in finance and extensive experience in risk and compliance consulting.
Current Role at Protiviti
A.J. Friedman is the Chicago Innovation Site Lead at Protiviti, a role he has held since 2022. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Friedman is responsible for leading innovation initiatives in the region. His work involves collaborating with teams to integrate new technologies and creative problem-solving methods into Protiviti's existing frameworks, aiming to enhance overall efficiency and client satisfaction.
Manager at Protiviti
In addition to his role as Chicago Innovation Site Lead, A.J. Friedman serves as a Manager at Protiviti. Since 2021, he has been overseeing various projects and coordinating with different departments to ensure the alignment of business strategies. His responsibilities in this role include project management, client engagement, and performance analysis.
Previous Roles at Protiviti
Before ascending to his current positions, A.J. Friedman worked as a Senior Consultant at Protiviti from 2019 to 2021. In this role, he focused on providing strategic consulting services in various areas. Prior to that, he served as a Risk and Compliance Consultant from 2016 to 2019, where he was involved in ensuring clients adhered to regulatory standards and managed risks effectively.
Early Career Experience
A.J. Friedman's career began with an internship at The Next Level Planning Group in 2015. Over the span of two months, he gained practical experience in finance, working on various financial planning projects. This role provided him with foundational knowledge that he would later build upon in his career.
Educational Background in Finance
A.J. Friedman holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Finance from Miami University, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, he spent a portion of his academic career at the Miami University John E. Dolibois Luxembourg Campus. This education has provided him with a strong foundation in financial principles and techniques, which he applies in his current roles.