Jennifer Gerasimov is a managing director at Deloitte & Touche LLP and the global leader in digital controls within risk advisory.
With over 22 years of experience in auditing and internal controls, particularly in the insurance and gaming industries, she specializes in Sarbanes-Oxley, IT audits, SOC reports, and advisory projects in controls. Gerasimov integrates emerging technologies like AI and machine learning to enhance client solutions.
She holds Certified Information System Auditor and Certified Risk and Information Systems Control certifications, along with degrees in neuroscience and public health. She resides in South Glastonbury with her family.
What have been your biggest professional accomplishments so far?
I am proud to be the innovator of Nexus Digital Nerve Center, an AI-driven suite of services initiated at Deloitte. I helped build the practice from inception, leading a team that developed numerous assets to address complex risks.
Our practice is now globally recognized across the Deloitte organization and has been successfully implemented by clients worldwide.
What’s the next big goal you want to accomplish professionally?
My next big professional goal is to lead a transformative project that helps clients manage risk in emerging technologies, such as AI and machine learning. I aim to help clients as they enhance their brand and reputation by implementing risk management solutions that can deliver measurable value.
What’s one of the biggest professional challenges you’ve overcome?
In client service, my team and I must deliver high-quality services efficiently. I believe this is best achieved through in-person collaboration and planning.
In a post-COVID hybrid work environment, I’ve had to find a way to help my teams to appreciate the value of co-location and purposeful collaboration.
How are you involved in the community?
I am passionate about contributing to the Hartford community through various volunteer activities, including supporting the United Way and Connecticut Forum.
I actively participate in volunteer opportunities with my children and support local universities as a recruiting leader, speaking at events and mentoring aspiring IT and business analytics students.
What are your keys to maintaining business success?
I enjoy problem-solving, developing solutions and thinking outside the box. It energizes me, and it comes through at work.
My sustained success is driven by authenticity and open-mindedness, enabling me to build trust with my clients and teams so I can continue to introduce innovative solutions to help solve problems.