Melissa Gutierrez Fierro

Melissa Gutierrez Fierro is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in risk management and internal control, currently serving as the Gerente Control Interno and Directora de AML & Control Interno Retail at Scotiabank Colpatria since May 2017. Responsibilities include leading compliance efforts related to audit findings, managing operational risk appetite, and ensuring effective risk identification and mitigation strategies. Prior roles include Analista Auditoria II at COLSUBSIDIO, where Melissa structured risk management methodologies, and Analista Tesoreria at Cencosud S.A., focusing on accounts receivable and commission verification. Melissa holds a Specialist degree in High Management from Universidad Militar Nueva Granada and a Diploma in Risk Management from Universidad de La Sabana, complementing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Universidad Militar Nueva Granada.