Metropolitan Commercial Bank, a full-service commercial bank based in New York City, announced the appointment of Emma Krentz as AI Scientist in its newly established Office of Artificial Intelligence. Krentz joins MCB with a proven track record of designing and deploying AI and machine learning solutions for the financial services industry.

Krentz has extensive experience in the banking industry and technological innovation, including her work with TD Bank's Advanced Analytics division. Her career began as a data scientist on TD Canada’s investment team, where she honed her skills in quantitative analysis and financial modeling.

In her new role at MCB, Krentz will help design, build, and deploy enterprise-grade AI and machine learning solutions that advance the Bank’s strategic priorities. She will play a key role in developing models, pipelines, and tools to support risk management, automation, and client intelligence initiatives across the bank. Working closely with the business, technology, and risk teams, Emma will help translate business needs into secure, explainable and production-ready AI capabilities that drive efficiency, insight and responsible innovation on a scale.

“Emma’s blend of analytical rigor, creative problem-solving, and hands-on AI experience makes her a strong addition to our Artificial Intelligence team,” said Mark R. DeFazio, Founder, President and CEO of Metropolitan Commercial Bank. “Her expertise will help us develop new opportunities to better serve our clients and partners.”

Emma Krentz holds a degree in Mathematics & Statistics from McMaster University. She joins the Bank during a period of pivotal technological investment aimed at enhancing client experience and operational performance.