Marco Polizzi

Marco Polizzi serves as the Head of Risk at BVNK since January 2024, overseeing the Risk function in Malta and ensuring adherence to the global risk management frameworks and local compliance regulations. Previously, Marco was a Risk Manager at Transact Payments, where responsibilities included designing and implementing risk management processes. Prior experience includes a Senior Manager position at the Malta Financial Services Authority, focusing on banking supervision and team management. With a solid foundation in finance and banking, Marco's career also includes roles at the European Central Bank, Intesa Sanpaolo Life, and BNY Mellon, showcasing expertise in supervisory review and evaluation processes. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Finance and multiple degrees in economics and finance from the University of Messina.