Dimitri Bianco, FRM

Dimitri Bianco, FRM has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Starting from 2006, Dimitri worked at DJ Mac Music as a Sole Proprietor, organizing and running a successful disc jockey business. In 2006, they also joined Park and Restroom Structures, Inc. as the Finance and Marketing SVP, where they developed financial budgets and performed economic and financial analysis.

Moving on, Dimitri worked at Comerica Bank as a Model Risk Officer, focused on developing and maintaining Pre-Provision Net Revenue (PPNR) risk and financial forecast models for CCAR and DFAST processes. Dimitri also automated data quality control checks and analyzed time series data.

In 2015, Dimitri took on various roles at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), including Expert Adviser in Risk Internal Audit. Here, they conducted internal audits of operational risk models and assisted with the validation of Dual-time-Dynamics (DtD) models. Dimitri also provided recommendations for statistical and process improvements.

Continuing their journey, Dimitri joined Santander Bank, N.A. in 2015 as a Risk Officer II and later as an Associate Director (SVP). In this role, they led teams in validating various models and provided expertise in neural network challenger models, credit scoring, and market risk models.

In 2021, Dimitri became the Director of Model Risk Management at Bank OZK, streamlining risk appetite, leading validation and governance teams, and enhancing governance practices and structure.

Dimitri then transitioned to Agora Data, Inc. in 2022 as the Head of Quantitative Risk and Research, where they currently hold the position.

Additionally, Dimitri has been a YouTuber at YouTube since 2015 and a Professional Speaker at Fancy Quant Nation, starting from the same year.

Overall, Dimitri Bianco, FRM has a diverse and extensive work experience that includes risk management, model validation, financial forecasting, and entrepreneurship.

Dimitri Bianco, FRM has an extensive education history. Dimitri holds a Master's degree in Applied Economics from the University of Michigan. Additionally, they pursued a Master's degree in Financial Engineering, which remains unfinished.

Prior to their time at the University of Michigan, Dimitri Bianco studied Finance at Washington State University, focusing on Business Administration. Dimitri also attended Brigham Young University - Idaho, where they engaged in studies related to Biology, General.

Furthermore, Dimitri Bianco completed their high school education at Gonzaga Preparatory, obtaining a High School Diploma with a focus on General Studies.

In addition to their educational background, Dimitri Bianco has obtained the Financial Risk Manager certification from the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) in March 2016.