Ajaya Kumar Sahoo

Ajaya Kumar Sahoo has a diverse work experience in the financial industry. Ajaya Kumar is currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at FincFriends, where they oversee the delivery of financing solutions and loan services to end customers through a fully digital and secure process.

In addition, Sahoo holds the role of Advisor at Balancehero India, where they provide strategic regulatory advisory to True Credits Pvt. Ltd, a non-banking financial company (NBFC).

Sahoo also holds two directorial positions. Ajaya Kumar serves as a Non-Executive Director at REEUDO and as a Director at RupeeRedee.

Prior to their current roles, Sahoo had an extensive career at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) spanning over three decades. During their time at the RBI, they served in various departments and played a key role in granting licenses to various NBFCs and conducting inspections of ARCs, NBFCs, and Banks.

Overall, Ajaya Kumar Sahoo's work experience demonstrates a strong background in financial regulation, strategic advisory, and leadership roles within the financial industry.

Ajaya Kumar Sahoo obtained their Master of Commerce degree in Accounting and Finance from Odisha Jobs between 1976 and 1982. In 1990 to 1992, they attended the Indian Institute of Bankers, where they became a Certified Accountant of the Indian Institute of Bankers, specializing in Accounting and Business/Management. Ajaya Kumar pursued further education in 2016, completing a Mediator certification program at the International Centre for Dispute Resolution under the Ministry of Law and Justice, GOI. In the same year, they also acquired knowledge in the field of Derivatives through a course at the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) called "Basics of Derivatives." Finally, in 2017, Ajaya Kumar Sahoo attended a workshop on combating money laundering at the Deutsche Bundesbank in Frankfurt, Germany.