Artificial Intelligence Applications in Peru's Financial Sector: Current State and Future Trends

Marco Merino is the Head of FX Trading at Banco de Crédito, the largest FX provider in local currency in Peru. He is responsible for leading the bank's currency trading strategy and spearheading the development of BCP's algorithmic trading capabilities, as well as implementing AI solutions for the markets business.  

With over 15 years of experience in capital markets, Marco has covered institutions across various asset classes and geographies. Prior to joining BCP, he was Executive Director at BBVA Peru, leading the Structuring and Derivatives desk. Before that, Marco worked at Citi in the UK, where he spearheaded the execution of market transactions in the CEEMEA region. He began his career at Citi Peru, where he held various roles in Corporate Finance, Local Debt Capital Markets, and Sales & Structuring. Marco earned an MBA from London Business School and graduated in Economics from Universidad del Pacífico in Peru. He holds the Financial Risk Manager and Financial Data Professional certifications and is a CFA charterholder.

Giovanni is a renowned specialist and international speaker on Integrated Risk and Security Management for Financial Institutions. In his role at ASBANC Peru, he assists financial institutions in developing a shared perspective on business context, regulation, and technological advancements. He also chairs the Cybersecurity and Digital Trust Roundtable at CEPLAN and serves on the Citizen Security Commission and Executive Board of the Lima Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, he is a member of the Expert Committee for Peru’s National Digital Security and Trust Strategy under the Secretariat of Government and Digital Transformation (Presidency of the Council of Ministers). Previously, he served as President (2023–2024) of the Latin American Center for Security Experts (CELAES-FELABAN).