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NEW YORK - Metropolitan Commercial Bank (NYSE:MCB), a $736 million market cap financial institution whose stock has gained over 23% year-to-date, announced Monday the appointment of Emma Krentz as AI Scientist in its Office of Artificial Intelligence. According to InvestingPro data, the bank has demonstrated strong financial performance with a 10.3% revenue growth in the last twelve months.
Krentz joins the bank with experience in designing and deploying AI and machine learning solutions for the financial services industry. She previously worked with TD Bank’s Advanced Analytics division, beginning her career as a data scientist on TD Canada’s investment team.
In her new role at Metropolitan Commercial Bank, Krentz will help design and deploy AI and machine learning solutions supporting the bank’s strategic priorities. Her responsibilities will include developing models and tools for risk management, automation, and client intelligence initiatives.
"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.
Krentz holds a degree in Mathematics & Statistics from McMaster University. Her appointment comes during what the bank describes as a period of technological investment aimed at enhancing client experience and operational performance.
Metropolitan Commercial Bank is a New York City-based full-service commercial bank that provides business, commercial and personal banking products to individuals, small businesses, corporate enterprises, municipalities and local government entities.
The information in this article is based on a press release statement from Metropolitan Commercial Bank.
In other recent news, Metropolitan Bank Holding reported its third-quarter earnings for 2025, which revealed a significant discrepancy in earnings per share (EPS) compared to market expectations. The bank’s EPS was $0.67, considerably lower than the anticipated $2.08, resulting in a negative surprise of 67.79%. However, the bank’s revenue exceeded expectations, coming in at $79.84 million against the forecasted $78.28 million, indicating a positive revenue surprise of 1.99%. Despite the revenue beat, the market’s reaction to the EPS miss was unfavorable. No updates on mergers or acquisitions were reported. Additionally, there were no recent analyst upgrades or downgrades noted for Metropolitan Bank Holding. These developments are part of the latest updates concerning the company.
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