Kimberly Chacko
About Kimberly Chacko
Kimberly Chacko is a Manager of Risk and Compliance at Protiviti, with extensive experience in risk management and regulatory compliance in the financial sector.
Current Title and Role at Protiviti
Kimberly Chacko works as Manager, Risk and Compliance at Protiviti since 2022. She leads key initiatives in managing operational risk and regulatory compliance risk for prominent U.S. banks. Her role involves cross-service line collaboration and specializing in enhancing the risk and compliance frameworks within financial institutions, reflecting her deep expertise in this sector.
Previous Experience at Protiviti
Before becoming Manager, Risk and Compliance, Kimberly served as Senior Consultant, Risk and Compliance at Protiviti from 2021 to 2022. Based in New York, she focused on delivering comprehensive risk management solutions. Her work here laid the foundation for her current managerial role, leveraging her consulting experience to drive strategic risk initiatives.
Professional Background at Jefferies
Kimberly Chacko worked at Jefferies from 2019 to 2021 as a Corporate Controllers Analyst in New York. During her tenure, she was responsible for various accounting and compliance tasks. Her role demanded rigorous financial analysis and management, which broadened her understanding of corporate financial controls and compliance procedures.
Early Career at Systemax
Kimberly’s career began at Systemax, where she initially served as an Accounting Intern from 2017 to 2018 in Port Washington, New York. Following this, she took on the role of Staff Accountant from 2018 to 2019. Her early responsibilities included basic accounting functions, which built her foundational expertise in accounting and finance.
Academic Background
Kimberly Chacko obtained her Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Enterprise Risk Management from St. John's University, The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, from 2019 to 2022. Prior to this, she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Queens College from 2015 to 2018. She also attended City University of New York-Brooklyn College for a year and completed her high school education at St. Francis Preparatory School from 2009 to 2013.
Advisory Board Involvement
Kimberly serves as an Advisory Board Member at the Center for Excellence in Enterprise Risk Management at St. John’s University. In this role, she provides strategic guidance to advance the center's mission of promoting risk management education and practices.