Deidra Olds

Deidra Olds has a diverse work experience in various financial institutions and consulting firms. Deidra currently holds the role of VP - Acquiring Merchants - Compliance Manager at Metropolitan Commercial Bank, where they review and approves third-party merchant agreements and conducts compliance risk assessments. Prior to this, they worked at Olds Consulting Group as a Project Manager and Business Strategist, handling business development, consulting, and vendor selection. Deidra also served as Vice President of Merchant Risk and Underwriting at Esquire Bank, managing underwriting and risk management processes. Deidra briefly worked at American Express as a Finance Manager and Regional Risk Officer, focusing on credit risk and negotiation strategies for large merchants. Deidra started their career at First Data Corporation as a Regional Risk Officer and Portfolio Risk Analyst, and earlier at Olympus America, Inc. as a Credit Administrator and Collections Analyst.

Deidra Olds holds a Certificate in Project Management from New York University, which they obtained in 2014. Deidra also has an MBA in Corporate Finance from Dowling College, which they earned from 2006 to 2008. Earlier, they completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics, Economics & Society at State University of NY at Old Westbury from 2000 to 2004. Deidra has additional certification in Project Management from New York University as well.