Melissa Richtel

Melissa Richtel is a seasoned compliance professional currently serving as Compliance Director at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) since August 2022. Prior to this role, Melissa held the position of Compliance Officer at Finance of America, where responsibilities included developing and implementing an internal control testing program and overseeing a team focused on conducting control testing across multiple business units. Previous experience at Deutsche Bank involved managing global compliance policies, providing guidance to front office businesses, and assisting with compliance training. Melissa's career also includes a role at M&T Bank, where contributions were made to BSA/AML Compliance and employee training initiatives. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Franklin Pierce University, graduating in 2013.