Mariel Arraiza

Mariel Arraiza is a renowned financial, technology, and marketing executive recognized among the Top 25 Most Innovative Bankers of FinTech Americas.

With extensive experience in areas such as Digital Banking, Customer Experience, Branding, Credit Risk, Finance, Analytics, Technology, and Operations, Mariel is a dynamic leader known for her strong work ethics and a keen innovation mindset.

She has a proven track record of developing new business models and programs, notably including the Fintech startup of Banco Popular PR, Eloan.com, and Startup Popular to foster entrepreneurship in Puerto Rico.

Mariel has led successful initiatives such as the Echar Pa'lante movement and Finanzas en Tus Manos, a recognized Financial Education Program by the American Banker in 2014.

In 2020, she spearheaded Transformation efforts and received the Public Relations Grand Prix in Cannes for 'The Most Popular Song' in 2012.

Mariel's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Science with a major in Accounting from Boston College Carroll School of Management, as well as certifications in FinTech from Harvard University and Digital Leadership from the University of California, Berkeley.

She has also completed executive education programs in areas like Big Data and Business Analytics from prestigious institutions like Harvard Business School.

Throughout her career, Mariel has held key positions in renowned organizations such as Blue Ocean Solutions as a Digital Banking and Consumer Lending Executive, Popular as the Senior Vice President of Consumer Lending & Transformation, and Eloan - Banco Popular of Puerto Rico as the Managing Director, among other high-ranking roles in the finance and marketing domains.