Daniel Arrieta

Daniel Arrieta, PhD, is an accomplished professional in financial mathematics and quantitative analysis with extensive experience in model validation and risk management. Currently serving as Head of XVA Model Validation at Santander since July 2022, Daniel previously held roles at Credit Suisse as VP Senior Model Validator and at Grupo Santander as Senior Model Validation Quant. Daniel’s career includes a foundational role at Haitong Bank as Assistant Vice President of Risk Management and a decade at Espírito Santo Investment Bank as Senior Front Office Quant. Starting as a Junior Quantitative Analyst at Analistas Financieros Internacionales, Daniel has built a robust expertise in quantitative finance and risk assessment. Daniel holds a PhD in Financial Mathematics from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, along with multiple advanced degrees in mathematics and finance from prestigious institutions.