Diego Escalera Ayala - M.a

Diego Escalera Ayala, M.A., M.S., is a seasoned professional in finance and economics, currently serving as a Senior Treasury Investment Officer and former Quantitative Analyst at Popular since March 2019. In this role, Diego oversees model risk monitoring, evaluates model inputs, assumptions, and conducts conceptual soundness reviews. Prior experience includes positions as an Economist and Junior Economist at Inteligencia Económica, Inc., where studies and forecasting models were developed to support business decisions. Diego's foundational experience includes an internship as a Data Analyst at INDUNIV, focusing on industry surveys, and as an Intern Economist at the Government Development Bank for Puerto Rico, where research centered on the labor market. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Analytics from the Georgia Institute of Technology, a Master's in Specialized Economic Analysis from the Barcelona School of Economics, and a Bachelor's in Economics and Applied Statistics from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras.