Parag Kumar

ED; Head of EMEA Data Analytics for Compliance, Conduct & Operational Risk JPMorgan

With over 25 years in the financial industry and data transformation, Parag Kumar specializes in creating data-intelligent organizations through advanced analytics. He enhances data literacy, simplifies access with low/no-code solutions, and improves user experiences. Currently, Parag leads Data Analytics for EMEA Compliance, Conduct, and Operational Risk, leveraging digital solutions like NLP to reduce risk and boost efficiency, transitioning from descriptive to prescriptive analytics. He has extensive experience with regulatory projects including Basel III / CRD IV, IMA, IMM, Brexit, and CCPs. Passionate about AI and data, Parag drives efficiency and business outcomes while balancing risks and opportunities. His AI adoption strategy involves a phased approach, stakeholder engagement, and a focus on real business problems. Parag's goal is to foster a data-first mindset, empowering data champions to spread best practices. He believes in the virtuous circle of analytics, where actionable insights drive incremental gains and unlock value. Parag emphasizes data storytelling to embed data in daily business decisions and demonstrate clear ROI.